On Monday, in San Jose, CA, a trial will begin between Apple Inc. and Samsung. Both Apple and Samsung are the world's largest manufacturers of smartphones. However, the world's most used mobile operating systems are iOS and Android. Apple claims that Samsung violated five of its … [Read more...]
Google wants OEMs to improve Android branding
If Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has anything to protect, it has its reputation. Moreover, in today's global marketplace, where you have thousands of competitors, reputation is everything. So, that may explain why Google is tightening its rein around its OEM partners and expecting them to … [Read more...]
One of Google’s most notorious algorithm updates Panda is awarded a patent
Remember when Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) rolled out its Panda search algorithm update back in 2011? It was hated, despised and pretty much feared throughout the entire online community. Panda was Google's first real attempt at using artificial intelligence in a more efficient way than … [Read more...]
Google turns focus towards cloud computing services
In January, Urs Hölzle, senior vice president of technical infrastructure and Google Fellow at Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) sent a memo out to his team regarding their direction for the next few months. Hölzle stated that he wants his group to focus less time on Google Search and Gmail … [Read more...]
New court documents expose Apple and Google illegal wage fixing scheme
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has been known to be in collusion with its arch rival Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) since 2009 to keep wages suppressed by not competing for each others' workers. Today, however, newly revealed court documents show that the illegal wage fixing scheme extended far … [Read more...]
Google still dominates search with 67.5% market share
Despite the efforts of other companies, Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) still has a whopping lead in the search engine world with a 67.5% market share. This was the expected tally as of February. No one seems to have what it takes to upset Google in this space. Online research firm … [Read more...]
Google loses $85m to SimpleAir over patent infringement
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) was ordered by a federal judge to pay SimpleAir $85 million in damages. The dispute was over patent infringement impeded through mobile device notifications. SimpleAir is a technology licensing company that owns intellectual property in wireless content … [Read more...]
Google mobile advertising prices have risen 23% in the U.S
Were you interested in using Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) mobile ads for marketing your business? You had better make that decision quickly because Google's mobile ad prices are on a steep incline. Furthermore, their prices are expected to continue rising. In the past, Google was … [Read more...]
Google improves game content for players and developers
This week, the Game Developers Conference kicks off at San Francisco's Moscone Center. While that is taking place, Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has announced a bevy of positive changes it is making on games for players and developers. This is a move to address issues with varying items … [Read more...]
Google’s legal chief is appointed to board of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts is an American global investment firm that focuses on leveraged buyouts and private equity. They are headquartered in New York. Well, recently it was announced that David C. Drummond, the chief legal officer of Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) and senior vice … [Read more...]
It looks like Google’s flame for the social media platform Wildfire has burnt out
In 2012, Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) purchased social media platform, Wildfire for $350 million. Google wanted a tasty slice of the Facebook advertising pie. Acquiring Wildfire gave them that piece because the company helps clients manage their Facebook pages. Wildfire helped give … [Read more...]
Google encrypts searches as part of a global strategy to stay ahead of hackers
If you have been worrying about your online privacy, then Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) may be taking your concerns to heart. It has been recently discovered that Google has been consistently encrypting Web searches taking place in China and throughout the globe. This might pose a problem … [Read more...]
Google considering brick and mortar storefront in New York SOHO district
It's been a while coming, but Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) is finally eyeing a physical location in New York's SOHO district to sell its wares. In a battle-to-the-end move against Apple, Google's purported digs are just around the corner from the Apple store. If Crain's New York is … [Read more...]
Google distributes huge executive bonuses
Life as a Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) executive isn't just good; it's great! Recently, Google revealed that it will pay its Finance Chief, Patrick Pichette a $3 million bonus. Additionally, it is paying its Chief Business Officer, Nikesh Arora, a $3.5 million bonus. These are both … [Read more...]
Google search makes calculated moves to stay relevant in the app world
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has a $50 billion search engine business that it wants to protect. Unfortunately, that is becoming increasingly difficult with the rise of mobile apps unless Google starts modifying some of its current methodologies. Well, Google is, in fact, doing just that … [Read more...]
Google and LG working on Nexus 6
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) and LG are joining forces (once more) to design the next iteration of the Nexus smartphone. It will be called the Nexus 6, naturally. This future model might even have a curved screen. LG and Google have been working together for years. In fact, LG … [Read more...]
Apple Your Verse vs Google Search On: Who will come out on top
If Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) is still trying to come up with its "apple killer," it might have found it through advertising. As far as advertisement's go, they should be designed to create a sense of urgency around their service or product. Moreover, they should appeal to both the … [Read more...]
Google giving 40 companies $1M to increase the number of female entrepreneurs
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has a program called #40 Forward, which is part of its entrepreneurship arm. The aim is to give 40 companies a total of $1M to increase female participation in their programs by 25% over the next year. There is a salary gap between men and women. For example, … [Read more...]
Find your favorite restaurant specials in Google search
Every year and every several months, Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) tweaks its search results to benefit the user. This has tailored queries to provide results that are fresh and relevant, with quality content and even accompanying videos, images and local options. Now, Google wants to … [Read more...]
Google and Samsung double team Microsoft to prevent acquisition of Nokia
Recently, Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Samsung have expressed their apprehension, to China's Ministry of Commerce, about Microsoft's upcoming $7.5 billion acquisition of Nokia. Both companies conveyed their concerns stating that the purchase could give Microsoft excessive control … [Read more...]
