New stock split gives Brin, Page life-long hold on Google
13 Apr 2012
Google yesterday unveiled a new stock split, effectively giving Larry Page and Sergey Brin life-long control of the company
Google brings seamless, mobile internet on an eyeglass
05 Apr 2012
The system that incorporates a small see-through display screen, cameras and built-in microphones, can be operated through voice commands
Google plans low-priced tablet
30 Mar 2012
Unfazed by a failed bid to market and sell smartphones on its own, Google is planning to sell co-branded tablets directly to consumers through an online store
Google pushing developers to use Google Wallet
10 Mar 2012
EU and US regulators approve Google-Motorola merger
14 Feb 2012
Regulators have warned Google that they would monitor its use of Motorola Mobility’s portfolio of 17,000 patents, particularly those that are deemed standards essential
Apple's value beats sum of Google + Microsoft, overtakes ExxonMobil
13 Feb 2012
Apple Inc last week became the world’s most valuable company, toppling oil giant Exxon Mobil, and a higher market cap than rivals Google and Microsoft combined
Google slapped with ED notice
11 Feb 2012
Google has been slapped a foreign exchange violation notice by the Enforcement Directorate for alleged irregularities in transfer of funds to its foreign entities
Google’s new privacy policy: possibly the most transparent from SEO perspective
09 Feb 2012
From an SEO perspective the new privacy policy may well be the most transparent Google has ever been about utilising click through rate data in its natural search algorithm, says Adam Bunn, SEO director, Greenlight
Pakistan ties up with Google to promote Punjab tourism sites
09 Feb 2012
Pakistan is home to the remnants of the cities of Mohenjo Daro and Harappa from the period of Indus Valley Civilisation, dating back to 2600 BC, among other significant historical landmarks
Google, Facebook comply with court order to remove objectionable content
06 Feb 2012
Google and Facebook filed their compliance report, while Yahoo and Microsoft told the court that no action should be taken against them since there is no cause of action against them in the case
Google is the best place to work in US: Fortune
20 Jan 2012
Besides the generous perks, free food and recreation and sports facilities, the Google campus at Mountain View was also a "must visit" stop for Barack Obama and John McCain during their presidential runs
Delhi High Court warns Facebook, Google over objectionable content
13 Jan 2012
Asking counsel for Facebook and Google India to develop a mechanism to keep tabs on web content, the Delhi high court has warned that India could block ofending websites
Twitter slams Google search changes
12 Jan 2012
Google is facing criticism from Twitter and accusations of fixing its search results and breaking antitrust rules by boosting posts from its Google+ social network in its standard search results
Court orders Facebook, Google, others to remove hurtful content
24 Dec 2011
The magistrate noted that material submitted by the complainant from these websites contained obscene pictures and derogatory articles pertaining to gods from various religions
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