Google stories - Page 54
Was buying Motorola a costly mistake for Google, or a clever move?
Thu, 13th Feb 2014
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News that Google is selling Motorola has sparked media commentary that this acquisition was a mistake – but is that really the case?.
Enterprises in for a treat as Google Search Appliance is refreshed
Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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Google upgrades its enterprise-friendly Search Appliance to version 7.2, enhancing document search, data organisation, and productivity tools.
Kiwi consumers warned about Flappy Bird clones...
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Kiwi consumers on alert as 'Flappy Bird' clones, like 'Flappy Bee,' use stolen assets from NZ game 'Bee Leader', misleading fans.
Microsoft beats Google by adding Bitcoin conversion first
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Microsoft has added Bitcoin conversion to its Bing currency conversion tool, which now supports over 50 currencies.
Google exits the smartphone race
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Google sells its smartphone division to Lenovo at a significant loss, exiting the race less than three years after buying Motorola.
Google executive to head up YouTube
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Google executive Susan Wojcicki has been appointed the new head of the company's YouTube video business - according to Reuters.
Why Google sold Motorola Mobility to Lenovo...
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Google has sold Motorola Mobility to Lenovo for $2.91bn, aiming to bolster Android and focus on innovation in the ecosystem.
Westpac eyes up Google Glass app and iBeacon tech...
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Westpac to trial Cash Tank on Google Glass & introduce iBeacon technology in NZ branches. Chief Digital Officer believes 2014 is year of wearable tech.
Microsoft CEO search arrives at Google's door...
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Sundar Pichai, the brains behind Google Chrome, emerges as the top contender for Microsoft's CEO post, potentially eclipsing Satya Nadella.
How will Lenovo/Motorola Mobility deal impact the Channel?
Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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Gartner analyst Hugues de la Vergne shares his views on the impact of Lenovo’s announcement to acquire Motorola Mobility.
Is our Lorde more popular than God?
Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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Pop sensation Lorde outshines even God in Google searches, crowned New Zealand's most Googled and capturing hearts worldwide.
Are Samsung and Google friends again?
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Samsung and Google's relationship shows signs of healing following Lenovo's acquisition of Motorola, promising a more unified Android market.
Toshiba Chromebook arrives in New Zealand...
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Toshiba's first 13.3-inch Chromebook hits New Zealand shores, offering an HD display, long battery life and sleek design for $479 NZD.
Lenovo says 'Hello Moto' to the tune of $3 billion
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Google is on the verge of selling its Motorola Mobility smartphone operations to Lenovo for around USD $2.91 billion if reports are to be believed.
Ban tax avoiding Facebook? Yeah, right
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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New Zealand politics is in uproar as Labour suggests banning tax avoiding multinationals, including Facebook, from the internet.
What does Google's US$3.2bn acquisition mean for IoT?
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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My identifying these concerns wasn’t mean to depress you. But on the road to securing the Internet of Things, I think they bear consideration.
Can you hack Google Chrome for US$2.7m?
Mon, 27th Jan 2014
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Google ups the ante in its Pwnium competition, offering $2.7m for hacking Chrome OS in a bid to bolster security.
NZ Govt demands max tax bills on Apple, Google, Facebook…
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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NZ Finance Minister Bill English demands Apple, Google and Facebook pay their fair share in taxes, amidst criticism of tax dodging.
Google releases revamped Chrome 32...
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Google has today released the latest stable version of its Chrome browser, including many of the features that recently arrived in the beta channel.
Google internship underway for Waikato student
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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University of Waikato student Boris Pfahringer is embracing Googlism as he begins an internship with web-giant Google in New York City.