Google stories - Page 67
Microsoft beats Google by adding Bitcoin conversion first
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Microsoft has added Bitcoin conversion to its Bing currency conversion tool, which now supports over 50 currencies.
Google exits the smartphone race
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Google sells its smartphone division to Lenovo at a significant loss, exiting the race less than three years after buying Motorola.
Google executive to head up YouTube
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Google executive Susan Wojcicki has been appointed the new head of the company's YouTube video business - according to Reuters.
Why Google sold Motorola Mobility to Lenovo...
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Google has sold Motorola Mobility to Lenovo for $2.91bn, aiming to bolster Android and focus on innovation in the ecosystem.
Microsoft CEO search arrives at Google's door...
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Sundar Pichai, the brains behind Google Chrome, emerges as the top contender for Microsoft's CEO post, potentially eclipsing Satya Nadella.
How will Lenovo/Motorola Mobility deal impact the Channel?
Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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Gartner analyst Hugues de la Vergne shares his views on the impact of Lenovo's announcement to acquire Motorola Mobility.
Are Samsung and Google friends again?
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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samsung
Samsung and Google's relationship shows signs of healing following Lenovo's acquisition of Motorola, promising a more unified Android market.
Lenovo says 'Hello Moto' to the tune of $3 billion
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Google is on the verge of selling its Motorola Mobility smartphone operations to Lenovo for around USD $2.91 billion if reports are to be believed.
What does Google's US$3.2bn acquisition mean for IoT?
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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nest labs
My identifying these concerns wasn't mean to depress you. But on the road to securing the Internet of Things, I think they bear consideration.
Can you hack Google Chrome for US$2.7m?
Mon, 27th Jan 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Google ups the ante in its Pwnium competition, offering $2.7m for hacking Chrome OS in a bid to bolster security.
Google releases revamped Chrome 32...
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Google has today released the latest stable version of its Chrome browser, including many of the features that recently arrived in the beta channel.
Google internship underway for Waikato student
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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google search
University of Waikato student Boris Pfahringer is embracing Googlism as he begins an internship with web-giant Google in New York City.
AMD and BlueStacks Collaboration Brings Full Android OS Experience to Windows PCs
Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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AMD teams with BlueStacks to integrate full Android OS experience into Windows PCs, offering seamless app usage and enhanced gaming.
Wearable device shipments set for ten-fold market increase
Mon, 6th Jan 2014
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wearables
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google
Juniper Research predicts a ten-fold increase in wearable device shipments by 2018, driven by new product launches and rising consumer awareness.
Wearable tech deluge poses workplace challenges and opportunities
Sat, 28th Dec 2013
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Wearable tech revolution set to reshape UK workplaces, bringing unparalleled challenges and opportunities for security and efficiency.
What to expect in 2014 - Wearable Computing
Tue, 24th Dec 2013
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wearables
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google
Digital health and fitness set to be the hottest sector in wearable computing this year, says research director at Gartner.
Helpouts… a killer app for Video Collaboration?
Tue, 17th Dec 2013
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Google's Helpouts could revolutionise video collaboration, offering real-time advice from professionals on any device, for anyone.
Microsoft reveals anti-Google merchandise line
Thu, 21st Nov 2013
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Microsoft escalates its rivalry with Google, launching a 'Scroogled' merchandise line aimed at critiquing its competitor.
AVG AntiVirus surpasses 100m Android downloads
Thu, 14th Nov 2013
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cybersecurity
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google
AVG AntiVirus hits over 100m downloads on Android, becoming a top security app amidst rising mobile malware threats.
Fortinet claims a hardening stance towards BYOD in the workplace
Sat, 26th Oct 2013
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet exposes a 42% surge in Gen Y workers flouting corporate BYOD rules, heightening cyber risks and data misuse concerns.