In yet another bid to manage the raging crisis in the Gulf of Mexico, oil major BP said on Wednesday that it had bought the "oil spill" search string in Google.com. So, the next time when an internet user types "oil spill" in Google.com, the first response in the search results will be a link directing to BP's micro website that is dedicated to disseminating information on how it has handling the crisis on the ground.
With many searching their loved ones after the Nepal earthquake, Google has launched its 'person finder' tool and Facebook has activated its 'safety check' feature to help locate and report missing persons.
Sundar Pichai, a technology whiz-kid and an IIT-ian, was responsible for the development of the Google browser as the company's vice president of product development.
A top European court has ruled that Google has not infringed rights of entities, including French luxury brand Louis Vuitton, by allowing online advertisers to buy keywords similar to their competitors' trademarks.
Amit Singhal had joined Uber in January as senior vice president of engineering after working for 15 years at Google, where he oversaw the internet giant's search efforts.
Guruji.com offers searching in Hindi on its search engine.
Google has a lot of experience with legal troubles over intellectual property.
Google's doodle has been famous for recreating the search giant's logo to mark an important event or artiste.
Shanghai-based writer Wang Shen, who uses the pseudonym Mian Mian, alleged her copyright on the book, Acid Lover (Yansuan Qingren), was infringed and required a public apology from Google, as well as 61,000 yuan ($8,900) in compensation.
The search engine giant commemorates the achievements of German bacteriologist and inventor of the Petri dish.
Google is learning the ABCs of conglomerate life.
The long-running rivalry between Microsoft Corp and Google Inc is turning into a schoolyard brawl.
Meanwhile, TikTok said it has faith in the Indian judicial system.
The acquisition will enable Google to supercharge the Android ecosystem and will enhance competition in mobile computing.
The search giant scores a point with the touch-screen Android cellphone, but needs to do more.
Reportedly, the two companies have had conversations for several years, but a more serious round of acquisition talks began two months ago.
People are more likely to remember things they think they will not be able to find online and will have a harder time recalling information which they know they can easily access online.
Google, a most-used Internet search engine, will begin selling animated display advertisements that appear on other Web sites, moving beyond the text advertisements currently available through its AdSense program.
During the trip, check your bank account and credit card statements regularly for unauthorised transactions.
In January, Google had threatened to close down its operations in China after discovering hacking attempts into email accounts of Chinese human rights activists.
CCI had initiated investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices by Google.
American search engine Google, which recently accused the Chinese government of blocking its services, has been charged with tax evasion along with three of its affiliate companies.
According to Google, the new range of 'almost anything electrical' household devices would be launched by the end of this year, and wireless technology will help these devices to communicate with tablets, The Daily Telegraph reported.
Sanmay Ved, in a post on LinkedIn, had said he chose his award to be donated to the Art of Living's education programme.
The search giant gives users a free, iTunes-like service. Will it come to the US.?
Promising to bring 'real-world interactions' and 'real-life sharing' online, 'Google Plus' lets users post photos, messages, comments and other content from selected groups of friends.
The doodle is designed by Vidhya Nagarajan.
Google was using Tata Trust's rural network for the same
Besides, other products -- Google mini and Symbian Search App -- would be turned off. These products would be closed in a phased manner and by the end of 2013, Google would shut down these services.
This April Fool's Day you can play your retro Pac-Man game on Google Maps, says Ashish Narsale.
Suchana Seth, the CEO of an AI start-up arrested for allegedly killing her four-year-old son, was quiet throughout her journey from Goa to Karnataka in a taxi, said the driver of the vehicle on Friday.
World's leading search engine Google sees India becoming one of the 10 most 'impactful markets' in the next 3-5 years and is planning to hire locally to drive its brand advertising stream of business.
Search giant Google's social networking foray, Google+, is steadily gathering steam, owing primarily to users in India and the United States.
Google's multi-device plan also helps Android attract many third-party apps. But over 3 billion apps have been downloaded for the iPhone and iPod touch from the App store. So even if Android phones outsell the iPhone, Google will have to do a lot of running to catch up with Apple, which is not sitting idle either.
The search giant celebrates English writer and humorist Douglas Adams' 61st birthday with a doodle.
It's not only about technology, but the reach of Google that attracts the players. Google's online display ads have even evoked the interest of automobile companies, other than telcos and FMCG firms.
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