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Google brings Web to TV

Google brings Web to TV

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Google TV would be accessed through Internet-enabled televisions, which would be manufactured by Sony and Google will provide the software.

Google pre-empts Microsoft over relaunch

Google pre-empts Microsoft over relaunch

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

Google pre-empted Microsoft's plans for a significant relaunch of its internet search service as it revealed on Tuesday changes to its own search results pages that echo some of the moves planned by its arch-rival.

More evil than Google?

More evil than Google?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

Google faces mounting criticism on issues from copyright to click fraud. But the search giant isn't the only player in the industry with a dirty record.

Competition with Google is fun: Bill Gates

Competition with Google is fun: Bill Gates

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, which recently launched its own search platform on Friday described its competition with Google as 'fun competition'.

Google triggers Persian Gulf controversy

Google triggers Persian Gulf controversy

Rediff.com7 May 2012

Iran has lashed out at search engine giant Google for leaving the body of water separating it from the Arabian Peninsula nameless on its online map service.

Why India's fintech, e-com firms fear Google, Facebook

Why India's fintech, e-com firms fear Google, Facebook

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

While Google has market capitalisation of almost $753 billion and Facebook commands one of $515 billion, it is the wealth of user data they have that one fears

Google woos Indian publishers

Google woos Indian publishers

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

Google launches online encyclopaedia

Google launches online encyclopaedia

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Users will be allowed to write articles on their own areas of expertise on the new free service called 'Knol,' which stands for unit of knowledge.

Made-in-India Google Drive to roam Internet

Made-in-India Google Drive to roam Internet

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Google's engineering teams in Bangalore and Hyderabad have built it.

Modi skips discussion on a controversial issue at Google

Modi skips discussion on a controversial issue at Google

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Digital India was the flavour of the PM's recent Silicon Valley visit.

8 ways to make Google love your website

8 ways to make Google love your website

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Here's how you can make Google sit up and take notice of your web site.

Yahoo unveils China search engine

Yahoo unveils China search engine

Rediff.com21 Jun 2004

Indian surrenders domain name to Google

Indian surrenders domain name to Google

Rediff.com28 May 2009

According to the information available with the WIPO, Geneva-based WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center has ordered the transfer of domain name to the US-based search giant after Herit Shah of Gujarat offered to surrender the disputed name to Google. Google had challenged the registering of domain name 'googblog.com' by Shah at WIPO stating that it was confusingly similar to its trademark on which the company has rights.

Inside Google's upcoming London headquarters

Inside Google's upcoming London headquarters

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The search engine giant is now constructing a new headquarters in London that will have a swimming pool, a running track, and all other amenities that adorn its offices worldwide.

Google doodle celebrates Sergei Eisenstein's 120th birthday

Google doodle celebrates Sergei Eisenstein's 120th birthday

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Monday's animated Google doodle sees Sergei developing the film reels.

Google faces lawsuit over 'Wallet'

Google faces lawsuit over 'Wallet'

Rediff.com27 May 2011

E-commerce firm eBay and its online payment unit PayPal has dragged search engine Google to court over the latter's mobile payment system alleging the internet giant used trade secrets to build a rival service.

Google to slash 200 jobs

Google to slash 200 jobs

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

Omid Kordestani, VP, global sales and business development, said Google has created overlapping organisations in some areas, which duplicate effort and complicate the 'decision-making process. That makes our teams less effective and efficient than they should be. In addition, we over-invested in some areas in preparation for the growth trends we were experiencing at the time,' he said. The affected employees would be given the opportunity to find another position in Google.

Amazing perks Google offers to employees

Amazing perks Google offers to employees

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Let's take a look at some amazing perks Google offers to employees.

Soon, visit Bengaluru on Google

Soon, visit Bengaluru on Google

Rediff.com27 May 2011

The search engine company said on Thursday it would capture the city's street view and make it available on Google Maps.

When Google takes on Apple

When Google takes on Apple

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

The Pixel handset comes with all-round improvement, and with some workable niggles here and there, the handset looks poised to take on the rival Apple iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S7, says Himanshu Juneja.

Google aims to store all human knowledge

Google aims to store all human knowledge

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

The search giant is building a system that stores information so that machines as well as people can read it

In India, a lot is at stake for both Google and Facebook

In India, a lot is at stake for both Google and Facebook

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Apart from digital advertising revenue, both companies want to reach out to the 'next billion' Indian customers. After all, around half of the 1.3 billion population is still not on the net and this represents a challenge as well as an opportunity.

Google keen to buy Twitter?

Google keen to buy Twitter?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

Internet giant Google is keen to buy the popular micro-blogging service Twitter.

 China renews Google's Internet license

China renews Google's Internet license

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Google, based in Mountain View, California, does not hold the kind of dominant position in China's search market that it does in the US.

India ranks third in snooping through Google

India ranks third in snooping through Google

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Google, a favourite place to search information on internet, has also emerged as a favoured snooping ground for the government agencies and globally India ranks third in seeking user details from the global internet major.

BJP tops list of political advertisers on Google

BJP tops list of political advertisers on Google

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The Congress was ranked sixth with a total expenditure on advertisement of Rs 54,100 on Google.

Now, read books on Google!

Now, read books on Google!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

Google Glass gets competition from China's Baidu

Google Glass gets competition from China's Baidu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

China's largest search engine is developing prototype digital eyewear similar to Google Glass.

Google shares mapping technology

Google shares mapping technology

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

Google Chromebooks in India from Oct 17

Google Chromebooks in India from Oct 17

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Search giant Google on Thursday said Chromebooks will be available in India from next week, more than two-years after they were launched globally.

Today's Google doodle: Who is Mahadevi Varma?

Today's Google doodle: Who is Mahadevi Varma?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

On this date, April 27, in 1982, the Hindi poet received the Jnanpith Award for her outstanding contribution to Indian literature.

Google denies 'exit China' rumour

Google denies 'exit China' rumour

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Google's spokeswoman Marsha Wang told China Daily on Thursday that the company had not ordered its domestic advertising agents to stop doing business.

Google apologises after showing Modi in top criminals' list

Google apologises after showing Modi in top criminals' list

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

On Wednesday, a search for Top 10 criminals in India, yielded an image of PM Modi.

Google intensifies war with Microsoft

Google intensifies war with Microsoft

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Google's Chrome OS will soon challenge the software giant's stranglehold in the operating system market.

Facebook, Twitter apps come to Google Glass

Facebook, Twitter apps come to Google Glass

Rediff.com17 May 2013

Apps from CNN, Elle, Tumblr and Evernote are among half-dozen new apps for Glass unveiled during Google's annual developer conference.

Google to launch sub-$100 smartphone in India

Google to launch sub-$100 smartphone in India

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Google Inc's Android software is coming to cars, televisions and watches this year, as the Internet search giant races against Apple Inc and other tech companies to extend its business into a rapidly broadening field of Internet-connected devices.

Google morphs into Alphabet Inc; investors cheer clarity

Google morphs into Alphabet Inc; investors cheer clarity

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Google Inc announced a surprise overhaul of its operating structure on Monday, creating a holding company called Alphabet to pool its many subsidiaries and separate the core web advertising business from newer ventures like driverless cars.

Soon, Google content in local Indian languages

Soon, Google content in local Indian languages

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The project, called e-basha, is a critical part of the ambitious Digital India programme.

Unlisted Shares Market Is Buzzing

Unlisted Shares Market Is Buzzing

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The dealers operating in the space have jumped nearly three times over the past two years.

Google launches instant messenger

Google launches instant messenger

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005