Google criticizes EU charges as `wide of the mark`
Google dismissed European Union charges that it abused its dominant position as Europe`s top search engine, downplaying its role as gatekeeper of the Internet.
Apr 15, 2015, 17:12 PM IST
EU charges Google with market abuse, to probe Android
The EU on Wednesday formally charged US Internet giant Google with abusing its search engine dominance and launched a sensitive probe into its omnipresent Android mobile phone operating system.
Apr 15, 2015, 17:11 PM IST
EU does not want to interfere with Google screen design: Vestager
The European Union wants to help consumers with its case against Google and does not want to interfere with the Internet search giant`s screen design or algorithm, the EU`s competition chief, Margrethe Vestager, said on Wednesday.
Apr 15, 2015, 17:03 PM IST
Google's patent to put an end to TV, film spoilers online
Search giant Google has been granted a patent for a system that would spot and hide spoilers about TV shows, books and movies from a user's social media feeds until they are up to date.
Apr 12, 2015, 16:08 PM IST
Google working to make Android Wear work on Apple iOS
Google has reportedly been working to make its Android Wear smartwatch platform work on Apple's iPhone, a source said.
Apr 10, 2015, 17:51 PM IST
Google anti-trust foes see friend in new EU competition chief
After waiting more than four years for Brussels to resolve his anti-trust complaint against Google while traffic to his website plunged by 80 percent, Michael Weber of German online mapping service Hot-Map.com held out little hope of success. Until now.
Apr 10, 2015, 15:12 PM IST
Court questions Google on patent values in Microsoft case
A US appeals court appeared sceptical on Wednesday toward Google Inc`s bid to charge Microsoft Corp a high royalty rate to use some of the Internet search provider`s Motorola Mobility patents.
Apr 09, 2015, 09:11 AM IST
Google to buy Twitter? Rumours rise again
Rumours have once again started that internet giant Google Inc is likely to acquire social networking site Twitter in a deal, reportedly, worth about USD 50 billion.
Apr 08, 2015, 18:20 PM IST
Android co-founder Andy Rubin's new company raises $48 million
The company started by Andy Rubin, the architect of Google Inc`s Android mobile business, to support and advice device-making tech startups has raised $48 million (298.56 crore rupees) in equity financing, according to a regulatory filing.
Apr 07, 2015, 08:45 AM IST
Consumers withdraw US lawsuit against Google over Android app limits
Plaintiffs in an antitrust lawsuit against Google Inc on Friday withdrew their case accusing the search engine company of harming smartphone buyers by forcing handset makers using Android operating system to make Google`s own applications the default option.
Apr 04, 2015, 09:25 AM IST
Microsoft brings document scanner app to iPhones, Android
Microsoft Corp said on Thursday it is bringing one of its most popular apps, which lets people take photos of a document and turn it into a editable file, to Apple Inc`s iPhone and Google Inc`s Android.
Apr 02, 2015, 22:52 PM IST
Google fails to dismiss privacy lawsuit over Google Wallet
A federal judge has rejected Google Inc`s request to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the technology company of invading the privacy of users of its Google Wallet electronic payment service by sharing their personal information with outside app developers.
Apr 02, 2015, 21:22 PM IST
'EU lays groundwork to file antitrust charges against Google'
The European Commission is asking companies that filed complaints against Google for permission to publish some of the information they submitted confidentially, the Journal said, citing several people familiar with the requests.
Apr 02, 2015, 08:42 AM IST
Google X boss says company should have curbed Glass hype
Google Inc was wrong to let expectations about its Glass wearable gadget get overheated, the head of the Google X research lab said on Tuesday.
Mar 18, 2015, 09:28 AM IST
Google launches cloud service for ''cold data''
Google Inc introduced a cloud storage service for users to store "cold data" and access it much faster than traditional services.
Mar 11, 2015, 23:50 PM IST
Google rolls out Android 5.1 Lollipop with new features
Google Inc has rolled outs its latest operating system, Android 5.1 Lollipop with new features that includes HD voice call and safeguard for stolen phones.
Mar 10, 2015, 22:04 PM IST
Google boss meets EU competition regulator
Eric Schmidt, head of US Internet giant Google, has had a first meeting with the EU`s new top competition regulator to discuss a long-running probe into the company which could lead to a massive fine, officials said Tuesday.
Mar 03, 2015, 23:02 PM IST
Google in talks on phone network in US: Executive
US Internet giant Google says it is in talks with telecom companies about operating its own mobile phone services in the United States.
Mar 03, 2015, 22:36 PM IST
Google Glass shows promising use in plastic surgery
The first plastic surgery procedure performed using Google Glass shows the computerised eyewear holds promise in plastic surgery, scientists say.
Mar 03, 2015, 17:46 PM IST
Apple, Google poaching settlement appears headed for approval
A U.S. judge on Monday seemed satisfied with a proposed $415 million settlement that would end a lawsuit in which tech workers accused Apple Inc , Google Inc and two other Silicon Valley companies of conspiring to hold down salaries.
Mar 03, 2015, 05:08 AM IST
