Google ‘X Phone’ specs reportedly revealed: Quad-core CPU, 4.7-inch HD display, 16MP camera
Google (GOOG) is believed to be working on a high-end smartphone with Motorola, codenamed X Phone, that is expected debut this May. Initial reports claimed …
Google files patent for back-panel smartphone touch controls
Touch displays are obviously terrific, but there are times when it would be great to have an alternative way to navigate on our smartphones, especially …
Hackers fail to crack Chrome OS
Google (GOOG) offered hackers a chance at a big pay day if they could crack its Chrome OS platform. The company held its annual Pwnium …
Google Glass can identify friends by their clothing
Google’s (GOOG) Project Glass is one of the most highly anticipated devices of the year, even though we still don’t know much about it. As we …
Google lays off another 1,200 Motorola workers
The good news for Motorola is that Google (GOOG) has plans for it other than selling it off for parts. The bad news is that …
Microsoft starts ‘Scroogled, Mark II,’ pushes legislation to keep Google Apps out of schools
Microsoft (MSFT), which is seemingly trying to remake itself from a software company into a non-profit privacy advocate on par with the Electronic Frontier Foundation, …
Google’s DROID RAZR Jelly Bean update kills Motoblur bloat
Motorola on Thursday began rolling out an update for the DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX that brings both devices up to Android 4.1.2. Along …
Android accounted for 79% of all mobile malware In 2012
A new study has found that Google’s (GOOG) mobile operating system is targeted by hackers far more than any other mobile platform. Security firm F-Secure …
Google reported Microsoft for violating browser commitments in Europe, leading to $731M fine
Microsoft (MSFT) was hit with a $731 million fine on Wednesday for not displaying a required browser choice screen in Windows 7. The European Commission found …
Google may be prepping next-day shipping service to tackle Amazon Prime
Google (GOOG) has made a name for itself by entering established markets and launching bigger, often better products that ultimately become dominant, and the company …
Google reportedly inks deal with Warner for streaming music service
Rumors surrounding Google’s (GOOG) inevitable entry into the subscription-based streaming music space continue to swirl. Following a report claiming that Google hopes to launch the …
The Internet is a much different place if you are rich
The Internet is widely regarded as a highway of free information that doesn’t discriminate against color, sexuality or religious beliefs. This is a common misconception, …
Jelly Bean keeps gaining ground as Ice Cream Sandwich, Gingerbread start to fade
It’s the first week of the month and you know what that means: The latest Android distribution numbers are in. The most recent version of Google’s …
Google seen soaring as shares continue to rise
A recent analysis pondered whether Google (GOOG) might be the next company to follow Apple’s epic downfall on Wall Street, and now we have another …
YouTube music streaming service will reportedly launch this year
Recent reports have suggested that Google (GOOG) is interested in launching a music streaming service to compete with Pandora (P) and Spotify. According to Fortune, …
China says Google controls too much of its smartphone market
As Google’s (GOOG) volume lead in the global smartphone market continues to grow, rivals keep looking for ways to slow the proliferation of its Android platform. …
Microsoft says its ‘Scroogled’ ad campaign is coming to an end [updated]
Google (GOOG) executives can rest easier at night — Microsoft (MSFT) is calling off its “Scroogled” ad campaign. KQED reported late last week that Microsoft “has …
Former Apple marketing guru brought in to save Motorola as Google’s panic grows
There is no end to the humiliation the old Motorola guard is being forced to endure. Google’s (GOOG) top executives keep making disparaging comments about …
Time Warner Cable executive claims consumers don’t want gigabit Internet
Consumers have lined up for the gigabit speeds of Google’s high-speed Internet service, unfortunately it is only offered in Kansas City. The company has teased …
Google CFO admits Motorola’s phones haven’t had a ‘wow’ factor
A Google (GOOG) executive revealed that Motorola’s current line of devices don’t include anything that would “wow” consumers. Speaking at the Morgan Stanley Technology Conference …
Will Google be the next to fall?
Apple’s (AAPL) tremendous tumble after the stock hit an all-time high of $705.07 last September continues to be one of the biggest stories in tech. …
More than half of UK smartphone owners say they’ve never seen a mobile ad
As companies like Google (GOOG) and Facebook (FB) continue to eye the mobile market as they look to bolster their advertising portfolios, a new report …
Mozilla CEO wants more fragmentation in the smartphone market
Fragmentation is one of those unpleasant topics that no one likes to discuss. That is, unless you are the CEO of Mozilla. Gary Kovacs, the …
Google’s streaming music service would be welcome with open arms by music industry
Recent reports have surfaced that suggest Google (GOOG) is working with record companies to launch a subscription-based streaming music service. According to an executive at …
Google’s Andy Rubin: ‘No plans’ for Google retail stores
After The Wall Street Journal threw its weight being the rumor that Google (GOOG) has plans to open its own retail locations around the country, …
Google exec calls Motorola acquisition an insurance policy against Samsung
Samsung’s (005930) unprecedented success with Android smartphones and tablets has Google (GOOG) shaking in its boots. Company executives are worried Samsung has become so big …
Why every rival tech company should be scared to death of Samsung
One thing has become very clear at this year’s Mobile World Congress: Samsung (005930) is not satisfied with only being the world’s top Android vendor. …
Google looks to cut Apple off at the pass with new streaming music service for Android
Apple’s (AAPL) mythical subscription-based streaming music service as been rumored for years now, but difficulties negotiating with major labels have seemingly kept it from launching. …
Google adds speech recognition API to latest version of Chrome
Google (GOOG) has officially taken the training wheels off the Web Speech application programming interface it first launched as part of a Chrome beta release …
Google I/O registration date set for March 13th
It looks as though Google (GOOG) is almost ready to start taking registration applications for its 2013 Google I/O conference. The company’s official I/O website on Friday …
