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President Obama will host a Google+ hangout following his State of the Union address, demonstrating social media’s role as a political outreach tool. Immediately after the State of the Union, the White House is inviting citizens to submit questions to Obama. He will answer the most popular questions in the Google+ hangout, which allows up [...]
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Facebook, Twitter Tweak Google Search as Antitrust Concerns Mount
January 24th, 2012 
admin Facebook and Twitter engineers tweaked Google’s algorithm, opening search results to social media sites other than Google+, as antitrust scrutiny ramps up against the Internet giant. Earlier this month, Google introduced new search features, collectively called “Search Plus Your World,” which allow users to access information from social network connections in their search results. The [...]
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Tags: Antitrust, Concerns, Facebook, Google, Search, Tweak, Twitter 
No Comments »The Score: Google Spends A Lot, But Working There is Cool
January 21st, 2012 admin Google is spending too much money and investors are nervous, but you can’t beat its offices if you’re looking for a great place to earn a paycheck. The Score is a weekly column scoring controversial events in the mobile industry. Want to get to the point? We’ll break it down and give you the score. [...]
Google, Apple Sued Over "No Poaching" Pact
January 20th, 2012 admin Google, Apple, and other Silicon Valley companies entered into illegal “no poaching” deals, according to the Department of Justice, showing extreme measures technology giants take to keep top talent. The DoJ released evidence from its investigation into the hiring practices of top tech companies, demonstrating non-competitive hiring agreements existed, as the companies prepare for a [...]
Google Spends Profit to Push Google+, Android
January 20th, 2012 admin Google’s high spending offset major gains in revenue and subscriber numbers, casting a shadow as the search giant stakes its reputation on expansive future projects amid legal woes. Google’s revenue increased 29 percent in 2011, and Google+ doubled its membership numbers. The numbers beat earnings reported in last quarter’s successful showing, coming in at over [...]
Google Named Best Place to Work, Aims for Top Talent
January 20th, 2012 admin Google is the number-one company to work for in 2012, according to Fortune magazine, giving the tech giant an advantage in recruiting top talent. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company hired 7,000 people in 2011, and employees who spoke with the magazine raved about the tech giant’s mission, culture and perks, including bocce courts, a bowling [...]
EU Turns Up Heat on Google Over Antitrust Practices
January 20th, 2012 admin The European Commission is increasingly scrutinizing Google over antitrust practices, casting doubt on the Internet giant’s bid to buy Motorola. The March ruling will document the complaints leveled against Google and give the company a chance to defend itself against allegations of unfair business practices. Google’s reputation and potential expansion are on the line, pending [...]
Google Launches Internet Safety Campaign
January 19th, 2012 admin Google launched a campaign to educate the public about Internet safety, as the search engine faces continued scrutiny over privacy concerns. The “Good to Know” campaign features a website devoted to explaining Web terminology, instructional videos on how to change privacy settings online, as well as print ads in newspapers and magazines across the country. [...]
Google Gains Advantage Over Oracle in Patent Battle
January 17th, 2012 admin The presiding judge pushed back the upcoming Google-Oracle trial indefinitely, shifting the advantage to Google in the longstanding patent battle. U.S. District Judge William Alsup, who has presided over the trial for several months, cancelled the upcoming March trial date and refuses to reschedule it until Oracle lowers the amount it seeks in damages. The [...]
Google Releases Android Design Bible to Boost User Experience
January 14th, 2012 admin Google has released guidelines for developers and programmers building apps and software for Android Ice Cream Sandwich, as it attempts to create a better experience for users who adopt the OS. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company will list instructions available on a new website, including advice in areas like style, typography and color palettes. Director [...]
