Less Google+ engagement actually a good thing, Google exec argues
When Spinal Tap’s manager was asked whether the band was less popular because it wasn’t selling out large venues any more, he replied that the …
Google finds almost 10,000 new malicious websites every day
Google’s security blog on Tuesday revealed new details on how the search giant is keeping Internet users safe from malware. The Mountain View-based company protects …
Google accelerating plans to launch Siri competitor for Android devices
The race between Google and Apple has never been more fierce. While Google enjoys a larger share of the smartphone market, the Cupertino-based company’s iPhone …
Google’s Nexus tablet to be unveiled next week
Google chairman Eric Schmidt revealed in December that the company was working on its first own-brand tablet, and the “Nexus 7” slate will finally be …
Government censorship requests on the rise, according to Google
Google on Sunday published its latest Transparency Report, which included data on government takedown requests made between July and December 2011. The Mountain View-based company reports that …
Game makers already pulling titles from Google+
Google recently announced that it would add a gaming element to its Google+ social network. Again following in Facebook’s footsteps, the move was seen as a …
Ice Cream Sandwich named best platform experience by Parsons
Google’s Android operating system has seen many changes throughout the years. When it was first introduced, the platform was bland and the user experience was …
Leaked internal document confirms Sprint’s Google Wallet alternative
Last week it was rumored that Sprint was investing in its own payment platform that would reportedly replace Google’s Wallet service. According to internal documents …
Google to discontinue Meebo services by July 11th
Only days after Google acquired Meebo for a rumored $100 million, the social messaging and advertising company announced that the majority of its services will …
Google’s own-brand Nexus 7 tablet said to launch in June
Google will launch its first own-brand media tablet in collaboration with ASUS later this month, a recent report claims. Google has long been reported to …
Andy Rubin: 900,000 Android devices activated each day
Google’s senior vice president of mobile Andy Rubin confirmed on Sunday that 900,000 Android devices are activated each day, an increase from 850,000 devices in February. …
Google Street View can keep up its Swiss watch, court rules
Anyone familiar with the Swiss knows that they’re a private sort of folk who don’t care much for the meddling of outsiders. This is a …
Sprint investing in own payment platform, may drop Google Wallet
Google’s Wallet service has seen numerous setbacks since its initial launch last May. The platform was rejected by AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, all of which …
Developers still more interested in iOS than Android
Apple and Google are both readying their annual developer conferences that are set to take place later this month. Each company is expected to announce …
IPv6 goes live
Although the average web user won’t notice a difference, Wednesday marks a major milestone in the history of the Internet. Several major ISPs and tech …
Google announces new 3D mapping features, offline maps and more [video]
During its “next dimension” press conference on Wednesday, Google announced a host of new features and improvements for its Google Maps service. The Mountain View-based …
Android growth to end in 2012 as Microsoft begins to steal Google and Apple's thunder
The unprecedented growth rate Google’s Android operating system has enjoyed can’t last forever, and a new report suggests 2012 is the year Android’s share of …
Google acquires Quickoffice
Google on Tuesday announce that it is acquiring Quickoffice. “Today, consumers, businesses and schools use Google Apps to get stuff done from anywhere, with anyone …
Ex-Google employee calls Google+ a 'stupid Facebook clone'
Google’s social network Google+ has been the subject of numerous debates. Despite boasting a large user base, a recent study suggested the service is a …
Ice Cream Sandwich slowly slinks toward double-digit Android adoption
Ice Cream Sandwich may have been billed as Google’s grand unifying version of Android, but so far it is still struggling to crack the 10% …
Android smartphone sales sink in U.S. for fourth consecutive month
Research firm comScore on Friday released its latest U.S. numbers concerning mobile market share, and Asymco’s Horace Dediu noted on Monday that there may be …
Google to acquire ad firm Meebo
Meebo on Monday announce that is has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Google. “For more than seven years we’ve been helping publishers …
Google to introduce 3D maps before Apple at June 6th event
Google on Friday sent out press invites for a Maps event in San Francisco next week. The event will be hosted by Brian McClendon, vice …
Sergey Brin talks Project Glass, hopes for 2013 release [video]
Google co-founder Sergey Brin recently sat down with the Lieutenant Governor of California Gavin Newsom for an hour-long interview. Brin, as he has done in …
Google Nexus tablet confirmed in benchmark tests
Google’s Nexus tablet has seemingly been confirmed by Rightware’s Power Board benchmark test result site. The rumored device recently appeared in the results database and …
Google and Samsung unveil new Chromebook and Chromebox
Google and Samsung on Tuesday announced a new Chromebook and Chromebox computer. Both machines are powered by Google’s cloud-based Chrome OS and are built for …
HP's webOS team may join Google
HP’s open source webOS team, known as Enyo, will reportedly be leaving the company and joining Google, according to The Verge. The computer giant in …
Google Transparency Report details copyright-related takedown requests for first time
In its latest Transparency Report, Google has included information about takedown requests related to copyright infringement for the first time ever. According to the data from this …
Project Glass spotted on more Google employees [video]
Google recently wrapped up its Google+ Photographer’s Conference in San Francisco. During the event, a number of Google employees, including co-founder Sergey Brin, wore the …
Tablets now account for 20% of mobile ad impressions
Millennial Media on Thursday released a new report outlining estimates first-quarter market share across mobile devices and operating systems. The mobile advertising company found that …
