News for 'Microsoft and Google'

Microsoft's bing.com censors 'sex' for Indians!

Microsoft's bing.com censors 'sex' for Indians!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Microsoft's new search engine, bing.com, automatically censors certain sex-related terms when the user's 'country location' is set as India.

By end 2017, Google to have its India Cloud Region in Mumbai

By end 2017, Google to have its India Cloud Region in Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

It will compete with rivals Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure

We are working on an operating system: Google

We are working on an operating system: Google

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

In July, Google announced plans to launch its own operating system for personal computers. The planned open source 'Google Chrome Operating System' is expected to be available in the second half of 2010.

Google buys 5% AOL stake for $1 billion

Google buys 5% AOL stake for $1 billion

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

Search engine Google will invest $1 billion for a 5 per cent stake in Time Warner's AOL Internet unit, strengthening the alliance between the two Internet powerbrokers and creating new hurdles for competitors such as Microsoft.

Nokia shareholders expected to approve Microsoft deal

Nokia shareholders expected to approve Microsoft deal

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Nokia agreed in September to sell its devices and services business and license its patents to Microsoft for 5.44 billion euros after failing to recover from a late start in smartphones.

Indians Dominate TIME 100 AI Titans List

Indians Dominate TIME 100 AI Titans List

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The TIME 100 AI list is an interesting assortment of titans. Indians make up about 20 per cent of the coveted list, which is pretty commendable, notes Sandeep Goyal.

A fresh start: Microsoft's Windows 10 gets positive reviews

A fresh start: Microsoft's Windows 10 gets positive reviews

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Windows 10, which comes almost three years after the launch of the company's last operating system, will be available in 190 countries.

India-born Nadella to head Microsoft; attributes rise to cricket

India-born Nadella to head Microsoft; attributes rise to cricket

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

The company ended a longer-than-expected search for a new leader after Steve Ballmer announced his intention to retire in August.

Google tax: American IT and steel lobbies back action against India

Google tax: American IT and steel lobbies back action against India

Rediff.com3 May 2021

The group has called for a retaliatory tariff action against India, if New Delhi does not roll back the 'unilateral and discriminatory' equalisation levy or Google Tax.

Amul, Cadbury, Google most 'meaningful' brands

Amul, Cadbury, Google most 'meaningful' brands

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Samsung which leads the global list takes the 10th spot in India.

Microsoft aims to be search engine leader

Microsoft aims to be search engine leader

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

Global software behemoth Microsoft on Wednesday said it aims to capture a respectable marketshare in the popular online search engine space currently dominated by Google and Yahoo.

Microsoft launches Nokia X2 for Rs 8,699

Microsoft launches Nokia X2 for Rs 8,699

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

In February this year, Nokia had announced the 'Nokia X' family of affordable smartphones, running Google's Android apps, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Google set to KILL Apple with new Nexus 4, Nexus 10?

Google set to KILL Apple with new Nexus 4, Nexus 10?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Mountain View baed search engine giant launches Google Nexus 4 smartphone, Nexus 10 tablets with price tags that could start a new price war among the likes of Apple, Samsung and Amazon.

Twitter CEO, staff donate $1.5 million to fight Trump visa ban

Twitter CEO, staff donate $1.5 million to fight Trump visa ban

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and about 1,000 of his colleagues have donated over $1.5 million to a leading rights group that has pledged to fight President Donald Trump's temporary ban on refugees and immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries.

Here's how to get Google to hire YOU!

Here's how to get Google to hire YOU!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

There are really three parts to this answer: getting the right experience, creating a good resume, and submitting it the right way.

Google tax: India likely to face US trade action

Google tax: India likely to face US trade action

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The US launched an investigation, focusing on whether the tax in India and other countries discriminated against American companies, were retroactive, and reflected unreasonable tax policy.

Google Android M to replace smartphones in vehicle infotainment

Google Android M to replace smartphones in vehicle infotainment

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Android M would be built directly into cars allowing drivers to enjoy all the benefits of the internet without even plugging in their smartphones.

Delhi court stays proceedings against Facebook, Google

Delhi court stays proceedings against Facebook, Google

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Citing denial of assistance from United States authorities, a Delhi court on Monday said the proceedings against 13 websites, including Facebook and Google, are "stayed" in a complaint case which accused them of promoting class enmity and undermining national integrity.

Larry spends $900mn on his 1st day as Google CEO

Larry spends $900mn on his 1st day as Google CEO

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Google has admitted that it is lagging behind other industry players such as Apple and Microsoft in terms of the number of patents it holds.

Sundar Pichai: The genius who could be Google's next CEO

Sundar Pichai: The genius who could be Google's next CEO

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

If Android One succeeds, it will only cement Pichai's so-called position as the most powerful man in the mobile world.

Foxconn Betting Big on South India

Foxconn Betting Big on South India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Foxconn's business in India has grown to over $10 billion till 2024.

Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in its largest deal

Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in its largest deal

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

The offer of $196 per share represents a premium of 49.5 per cent to LinkedIn's Friday closing price

Google most attractive employer among Asia-Pacific graduates

Google most attractive employer among Asia-Pacific graduates

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Internet giant Google is the most attractive employer for graduates from the Asia-Pacific region in a list of top companies which figures no Indian firm.

Mumbai, Delhi may produce next Google: E&Y

Mumbai, Delhi may produce next Google: E&Y

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Despite regulatory hurdles, India continues to be among the preferred destinations for FDI due to the country's high economic growth, with both Mumbai and Delhi being touted as among the cities likely to produce the next Microsoft or Google, a survey said.

Google faces anti-trust probes in India

Google faces anti-trust probes in India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Internet major Google is facing probes by fair trade regulators in India, Europe and three other jurisdictions for alleged anti-competitive practices.

Legal framework against deepfakes after polls, says IT minister

Legal framework against deepfakes after polls, says IT minister

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The government asked digital platforms to provide technical and business process solutions to prevent and weed out misinformation that can potentially harm society and democracy, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said.

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.'

How Modi govt had once used Facebook, Google for digital push

How Modi govt had once used Facebook, Google for digital push

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

From educating people about the internet, connecting far-flung areas with a high-speed net, promoting entrepreneurship, building start-up incubators, women empowerment, to even running a voter registration campaign, cybersecurity and counter-terrorism, Facebook and Google have done it all for the government.

Investors' desire for buybacks, dividends highest in 9 yrs: BofA

Investors' desire for buybacks, dividends highest in 9 yrs: BofA

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Investors' desire for companies to prioritise returning cash to shareholders through share buybacks, dividends or mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is at the highest level since July 2015, said a survey by BofA Securities (BofA). Nearly 30 per cent of respondents wanted companies to do so. As many as 226 respondents with $572 billion worth of assets under management (AUM) participated in the March fund manager survey (FMS), said BofA.

Jungle Ventures, Google's Anandan may invest in startup firm Appknox

Jungle Ventures, Google's Anandan may invest in startup firm Appknox

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Mobile application vulnerability detection start-up, Appknox is in talks to raise funds from Singapore-based Jungle Ventures, along with a slew of angel investors including Google India head Rajan Anandan.

TAKE OFF anti-social content, court tells Facebook, Google

TAKE OFF anti-social content, court tells Facebook, Google

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

Setting a deadline for 22 social networking websites including Facebook, Google, Yahoo and Microsoft to remove all "anti-religious" or "anti-social" content, a Delhi court on Saturday directed the companies to file compliance reports by February 6.

Apple details government information requests for first time

Apple details government information requests for first time

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Apple, along with other technology companies, is allowed only to report such numbers in increments of 1,000

China grants map licenses; Google,Bing out of race

China grants map licenses; Google,Bing out of race

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

A dozen state-owned local research institute or mapping bureaus, obtained a class-A license from State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping.

Jobless In US, Indian Techies Face Uncertain Future

Jobless In US, Indian Techies Face Uncertain Future

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Those on H-1B visas have to find a new job within 60 days or head back to India.

The woman who is giving Google sleepless nights

The woman who is giving Google sleepless nights

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

In EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, who has kickstarted the long-pending anti-trust investigation into Google, the internet search giant may have finally met its match.

India's New Trilemma

India's New Trilemma

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

...Kids, jobs, emigration, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

Why Larry and Sergey named Sundar Google CEO

Why Larry and Sergey named Sundar Google CEO

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

'Sergey and I have been super excited about his progress and dedication to the company. And it is clear to us and our board that it is time for Sundar to be CEO of Google,' Lary Page said.

Google Duo: Bare-bones app gets the job done

Google Duo: Bare-bones app gets the job done

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

After downloading the app, a text message was all it took to set it up

Google unveils low-cost Android One phones from Rs 6,399

Google unveils low-cost Android One phones from Rs 6,399

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Google Inc on Monday launched the first smartphones powered by its Android One operating system in India, pricing them at around Rs 6,399 ($105) to capture the low-cost segment of the world's fastest growing smartphone market.

Google most attractive employer in India, Sony follows trend

Google most attractive employer in India, Sony follows trend

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Google is the most attracitve employer in India followed by Sony