Video: Google chairman Eric Schmidt shares his predictions for 2014
Mobile, mobile and more mobile. Google’s executive chairman Eric Schmidt might not have a buzzy catchphrase for it like “post PC era,” but he is …
Google asked to remove 235M links to copyright infringing content in 2013
Google received more than 235 million takedown requests this year from copyright holders that wanted links to copyright infringing content to be removed from Google …
Former Google engineer explains how Google Maps determines your ETA
The feature in most navigation apps that offers at estimated time of arrival is a nice add-on that gives drivers a general idea of when …
Exec says Google+ is ‘the next version of Google’
Whether you’re a fan of the ever-expanding Google+ integration or not, as far as Google is concerned, there’s no turning back now. In an interview …
Former interns give us an inside look at what it’s like to work at Google
Google’s internship program is one of the most sought-after and widely discussed in the United States, so it’s no wonder that Hollywood deemed the experience …
Will Android TV be the next big thing for Google?
While some of the biggest cable providers are attempting to shrink the market even further to keep consumers from cutting the cord, television manufacturers are …
Apple and Google spending hundreds of millions on the next big mobile war
There’s no question that smartphone developers believe voice-activated personal assistants are the wave of the future, but in their current state, they have failed to …
Google dethrones Apple to become most talked-about company of 2013
Google had a pretty good year in 2013. The company’s share price exploded to all-time highs, Android now eclipses all other mobile platforms in global …
Google strikes back at Apple and Microsoft’s anti-Android patent consortium
It hasn’t taken long for Google to strike back in the latest patent world war. GigaOM reports that Google this week has filed a lawsuit …
Google already looks poised to dominate the robotics industry
If robots are indeed the future then Google is getting a big head start on the competition. Technology Review notes that robots created by Google-owned …
Why Google scares Microsoft to death
Microsoft has bashed both Samsung and Apple in its ads this year but there is a very good reason why Microsoft fears Google above all …
EU shoots down Google’s settlement proposal in anti-trust case
The European Commission investigating Google in the region has once again rejected the company’s proposals to settle a search-related antitrust case, Reuters reports. This is …
Google slapped with $1.2 million fine for breaking privacy laws
Google is in trouble once again, and this time it’s not for something nearly as subtle as giant, mysterious barges floating in U.S. waters. Reuters …
Google steals star engineer away from Microsoft
Google may be increasing its focus on robots, but it looks like the company still has use for humans as well (even if it only …
The 5 craziest robots in Google’s growing android army
With news breaking late last week that Google has acquired cutting-edge robotics firm Boston Dynamics, we thought it would be a good time to check …
How to replace a cracked Nexus 5 screen yourself
When it comes to smartphones, is there anything worse than the feeling you get as your phone slips out of your hand and plummets towards …
Google kills ‘accidental’ Android feature that kept user data private
Sorry, Android users — Google isn’t going that extra mile to help you keep your data private after all. The Electronic Frontier Foundation, just one …
Why Android is the key to Google’s plan to rule the world
Like a lot of major American companies, Google has had some issues dealing with the Chinese government. In fact, Google hasn’t invested any resources in …
Google already released a new version of the Nexus 5 with redesigned hardware
Slowly but surely, Google is fixing each and every minor problem with the otherwise stellar Nexus 5. According to a user on the XDA Developers …
Google may not skate in antitrust probe after all
Just two months ago, Google looked poised to skate free in the European Union’s antitrust probe into whether the search giant was unfairly favoring its …
Former Google patent chief walks through USPTO revolving door
Here’s something America needs more of: Former high-ranking industry executives taking on crucial positions at key government regulatory agencies. Reuters reports that Michelle Lee, who previously …
Microsoft says Google still isn’t playing fair
Microsoft and other interested parties that have antitrust complaints against Google in Europe are not happy with the concessions the search giant is ready to …
You’ll never guess what type of people use Google+ the most
A new study looks into Google+ usage, a social network that has been labeled as a “ghost town” in the past for not being actually …
Google’s Nexus 5 is finally back in stock… for now
If you want a Nexus 5 in your hands before Christmas, this might very well be your last chance. Google’s new Nexus 5 was one …
What is Android worth?
The mobile operating system market share war is over for the time being. Google won… by a landslide. Google’s land grab strategy has paid off …
Apple fanboy explains why he couldn’t stand using the Nexus 5 for more than 24 hours
When we reviewed Google’s Nexus 5 early last month, we didn’t mince words. In fact, we called it the only smartphone Android fans should care about …
Twitter, Facebook and Google workers are among tech’s happiest
A couple of months ago, a group of current and former Apple employees revealed what it’s like to work in the stressful yet rewarding environment …
Google engineer: Smartphone displays may soon be a relic of the past
A Google engineer seems to be certain that the future will bring us display-free computing devices that rely on voice recognition software to get the job …
Google barge plans run aground
Google’s plan to invade the shores of major American cities with floating retail outlets has hit a snag. CNET has learned that construction of Google’s …
Google Glass might soon be banned for Illinois drivers
As soon as the first Google Glass Explorer was ticketed for driving under the influence of augmented reality, we were primed for the inevitable fallout. According …
