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Google beats Oracle in $9 billion Android trial

Google beats Oracle in $9 billion Android trial

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The trial was closely watched by software developers, who feared an Oracle victory could spur more software copyright lawsuits.

Google buys Wavii for $30 million

Google buys Wavii for $30 million

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Google's successful bid came after Apple Inc had expressed interest in buying Wavii to incorporate the startup's natural language technology into Siri, Apple's voice-activated personal assistant feature, said the person, who declined to be named because the deal has not been publicly announced.

Sebi Tightens Grip Against Fraudulent Messages, Apps

Sebi Tightens Grip Against Fraudulent Messages, Apps

Rediff.com30 May 2024

The directions follow a report by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, which has seen a new pattern of transnational cyber-enabled financial fraud and investment scam, impersonating as stockbrokers and company executives.

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.

Google fined Rs 136 crore for 'search bias' by Competition Commission

Google fined Rs 136 crore for 'search bias' by Competition Commission

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

This is one of the rare cases where Google has been penalised for unfair business ways, even as it has been under probe in several countries.

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.

Google postpones public issue

Google postpones public issue

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

Google tax in line with WTO rules: Govt

Google tax in line with WTO rules: Govt

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The government said that far from targeting any US entity, the purpose was to ensure fairness, healthy competition, and to exercise the ability of governments to tax businesses having a nexus with the Indian market through digital operations.

Rail schedules to be now available on Google Maps

Rail schedules to be now available on Google Maps

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Indian Railways schedules will now be available on Google Transit.

How Google stands to gain from the Flipkart-Walmart mega deal

How Google stands to gain from the Flipkart-Walmart mega deal

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Google will be able to co-relate data from the first click to the final delivery of product. This kind of knowledge is invaluable, something which even Amazon does not have.

 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.

The Legend Returns: Jawa 42 FJ Launch

The Legend Returns: Jawa 42 FJ Launch

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The Jawa 42 FJ 350 cc was launched at a surprising price of 199,142 ex-showroom Delhi, reports a nostalgic Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

My Advice To Youngsters Is...

My Advice To Youngsters Is...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

'To those who have just finished engineering or MCA or BSc, BBA, I will say they should take up whatever internship opportunities they are getting.' 'They should look for opportunities to learn the latest tools.' 'They should think innovative and try to solve problems. Only when you sharpen your skills, you will remain relevant.'

Lenovo, Google join hands to launch new smartphone

Lenovo, Google join hands to launch new smartphone

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Lenovo is also inviting developers to help grow the budding Project Tango app ecosystem.

Google and Samsung announce patent deal

Google and Samsung announce patent deal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

The deal covers patents currently owned by the companies, as well as any filed in the next 10 years.

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

Google to revamp news page

Google to revamp news page

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

The Internet major said it is revamping the Google News homepage with several changes designed to make the news that 'you see more relevant to you'.

Google Pixel 2 vs Pixel 2XL: Which one should you buy?

Google Pixel 2 vs Pixel 2XL: Which one should you buy?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The two new Pixel phones are finally available in India.

Google Music vs Apple Music: What will you tune into?

Google Music vs Apple Music: What will you tune into?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The search giant's music streaming service in India is priced a third lower than the iPhone maker's subscription fee.

Google pays tribute to this India cricket great with special doodle

Google pays tribute to this India cricket great with special doodle

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Sardesai, who was considered India's best batsman against spin bowling, died in Mumbai on June 2, 2007.

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.

Users give Google+ the thumbs up

Users give Google+ the thumbs up

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

With 60 per cent of India's online audience logging on to social networks, according to online audience measurement and analytics platform ViziSense, the introduction of Google's latest social networking site, Google+, has made Facebook and Orkut users sit up and take notice.

Google celebrates Mrinalini Sarabai's 100th birthday

Google celebrates Mrinalini Sarabai's 100th birthday

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Today's doodle, illustrated by Sudeepti Tucker, shows Sarabhai with her signature parasol while her students are dancing on stage.

Sundar Pichai is Google's new head of products

Sundar Pichai is Google's new head of products

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

In major reshuffle, Google CEO Larry Page has transferred leadership of all core Google products over to Pichai

Google gets Bangalored

Google gets Bangalored

Rediff.com14 Oct 2004

Money Courses To Help Earn Up To Rs 2 Cr

Money Courses To Help Earn Up To Rs 2 Cr

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Pratham Barot, CEO and co-founder, Zell Education, explains how specialised courses in finance can help you earn a cushy six-figure salary.

Google now helps you find your Android phone

Google now helps you find your Android phone

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The Android Device Manager will allow users to ring their device.

Google aims to reduce digital gender gap in India

Google aims to reduce digital gender gap in India

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Google was using Tata Trust's rural network for the same

Google shares mapping technology

Google shares mapping technology

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

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 News, solar panels and Dolphin

Google News, solar panels and Dolphin

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Users can now see how voracious news reader they are by earning Google News badges.

Apple, Google settle smartphone patent litigation

Apple, Google settle smartphone patent litigation

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Apple Inc and Google Inc's Motorola Mobility unit have agreed to settle all patent litigation between them over smartphones, ending one of the highest-profile lawsuits in technology.

Indian user data requests declining: Google

Indian user data requests declining: Google

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

In a sign that Internet snooping by enforcement authorities may be declining, India made an average of about 13 requests a day to Google to access personal web details of users during July-December last year.

Google promises faster search with Chrome, Android browser

Google promises faster search with Chrome, Android browser

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The new feature is designed to make Web pages faster.

Google launches instant messenger

Google launches instant messenger

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

Google revamps desktop search

Google revamps desktop search

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Google kicks off Start Searching India campaign

Google kicks off Start Searching India campaign

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The objective of the campaign is to help Indian users save time, by showing how they can get instant and to-the-point answers to their most common queries.

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.

Soon, Google Glass to assist surgeons

Soon, Google Glass to assist surgeons

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Google Glass is worn like conventional glasses, but that combines a computerised central processing unit, touch-pad, display screen, high-definition camera, microphone, bone-conduction transducer, and wireless connectivity.

Trump Tower renamed as 'Dump Tower' on Google Maps

Trump Tower renamed as 'Dump Tower' on Google Maps

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

If one searches for Trump Tower on Google Maps, they will not find that exact name there. Instead, they will find "Dump Tower," WPIX-TV reported.