Google stories - Page 77
Background revealed for Google-rola deal
Thu, 15th Sep 2011
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technology gifts
Motorola Mobility's CEO's deft negotiation with Google revealed, securing a stellar $12.5bn deal for its takeover.
Google opens cool Finnish data centre
Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
Google launches eco-friendly data centre in Hamina, Finland, leveraging the location's cool climate for energy-efficient operations.
Google acquires restaurant review brand Zagat
Fri, 9th Sep 2011
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open letter
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google maps
Google bolsters its local content strategy by acquiring restaurant review guide Zagat, aiming to enhance its search and maps services.
Shareholder sues Motorola Mobility
Fri, 19th Aug 2011
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patents
Motorola Mobility faces legal challenge from shareholder over insufficient US$12.5 billion Google sale deal, questioning the valuation.
Google adds weather to Google Maps
Fri, 19th Aug 2011
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partners
Google Maps now features live weather updates, including global forecasts and temperatures, in partnership with weather.com and US Naval Research Lab.
InterDigital sale delayed
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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The sale of InterDigital, holder of 8800 patents, is delayed to September after Google's unexpected USD $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility.
Google's US$2.5 bn guarantee
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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federal trade commission
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investigation
In a bold move, Google promises Motorola Mobility a staggering USD $2.5 billion reverse breakup fee if its USD $12.5 billion acquisition falters.
Google to acquire Motorola Mobility - Updated
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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Google snaps up Motorola Mobility for $12.5bn, gaining 24,500 patents and sparking curiosity over its Android partners' future.
Facebook and Google upping their game
Fri, 12th Aug 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Facebook and Google ignite a digital showdown, broadening their rivalry into gaming with feature updates and popular titles.
Google+ comes to iPad
Tue, 9th Aug 2011
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ipad
Google+ boosts its presence by launching on iPad, surpassing Facebook with no native iPad app. With 25m users, it's the fastest-growing network.
Apple and Microsoft crushing innovation: Google - Updated
Sat, 6th Aug 2011
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Google executive criticizes Apple and Microsoft for waging patent war against Android, claiming it stifles innovation.
Newcomers to challenge 'entrenched' players
Fri, 5th Aug 2011
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icloud
New services Google+ and iCloud are set to challenge Facebook's dominance in the mobile space, according to a survey by Appcelerator and IDC.
Google and Facebook confirm 'acquihires'
Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
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social media
Google and Facebook snag startups for talent, not tech, marking a trend in 'acquihires' as they chase skilled hands over flashy gadgets.
Google teams up with OK Go
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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digital entertainment
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chrome
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InterDigital fires patent shot
Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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3g
InterDigital takes legal action against Nokia, Huawei, ZTE, alleging patent infringements amid rumours of Google's interest in the tech firm.
Google backs down over name policy
Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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users
Google amends its Google+ naming policy after backlash for banning users with pseudonyms, offering warnings and clearer guidelines to avoid suspensions.
Google+ purchase to bolster circles
Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
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network infrastructure
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network management
Google has acquired Fridge to enhance Google+ 'circles'. With 20m users, the search giant aims to improve its network management before opening to the public.
Google strikes back
Thu, 21st Jul 2011
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patents
Google readies a counterstrike in the patent wars, eyeing InterDigital's arsenal after a recent consortium setback.
Invites-only system working
Thu, 14th Jul 2011
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social networking
Google+ shows early success with exclusive invites model, drawing over 10 million users in weeks. Analyst Paul Allen predicts numbers could double soon.
Zuckerberg re-valued at US$18 billion
Thu, 30th Jun 2011
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myspace
Mark Zuckerberg surpasses Google founders to become world's third-richest tech tycoon, now valued at US$18 billion.