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Four IIT-Roorkee students get Rs 1.5-cr offers from Google

Four IIT-Roorkee students get Rs 1.5-cr offers from Google

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The IITs see nearly three times increase in Asian companies on campus this year

One billion Android phones seen in use soon

One billion Android phones seen in use soon

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Google Inc Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt predicts that there will be more than a billion smartphones in use featuring its Android software within the next six to nine months.

Google unveils new Nexus 7, higher price tag

Google unveils new Nexus 7, higher price tag

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

It has much better display and is slimmer than the previous device.

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.

Amazon unveils two powerful tablets

Amazon unveils two powerful tablets

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

It has a feature which instantly brings up a video chat with a tech-support representative who can tell a user how to operate the device.

Facebook's mobile ad revenue doubles in Q4

Facebook's mobile ad revenue doubles in Q4

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Investors want to see evidence that CEO Mark Zuckerberg's 8-year-old company is delivering on promises to develop a full-fledged mobile advertising business.

A look at the sleek and stylish gadgets in 2011

A look at the sleek and stylish gadgets in 2011

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas showcased smartphones, tablets, 3D- and Internet-enabled TVs that are expected to make the biggest splash in 2011.

Microsoft developing 7-inch Surface tablet

Microsoft developing 7-inch Surface tablet

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Microsoft executives feel they needed to keep pace with the growing popularity of smaller tablets like Google Inc's 7-inch Nexus and the 7.9-inch iPad Mini.

Google to sell laptops to schools at $99

Google to sell laptops to schools at $99

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

It will offer steep educational discount on Series 5 Chromebooks from Samsung Electronics Co.

Apple's shares swallow biggest loss in 4 years

Apple's shares swallow biggest loss in 4 years

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Possible higher dividend, capital gains taxes weigh.

Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha steps down

Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha steps down

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Jha, who revived Motorola's Mobile Devices business and led the company through this acquisition, has stepped down as CEO, although he will continue to work with Google to help ensure a smooth transition.

Google acquires Motorola Mobility, CEO Sanjay Jha quits

Google acquires Motorola Mobility, CEO Sanjay Jha quits

Rediff.com22 May 2012

The acquisition will enable Google to supercharge the Android ecosystem and will enhance competition in mobile computing.

Anti-Islam film: HC seeks replies by Centre, others on PIL

Anti-Islam film: HC seeks replies by Centre, others on PIL

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

The Bombay high court on Wedneday issued notices to the Centre, Maharashtra government and others on the petition seeking removal of the controversial anti-Islam film `The Innocence of Muslims' from the Internet.

Vocal cords affected by very rare condition: Google CEO

Vocal cords affected by very rare condition: Google CEO

Rediff.com15 May 2013

His voice is now softer than before, making it difficult to deliver long monologues.

Google Now comes to iPhone, challenging Siri

Google Now comes to iPhone, challenging Siri

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Apple's software is a growing threat to the No. 1 search engine.

New Google Nexus 7 tablet to hit the market by July

New Google Nexus 7 tablet to hit the market by July

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Google is planning to sell the next-generation Nexus 7 tablet from July that will feature Qualcomm Inc's Snapdragon processor. It is expected to retain the aggressive pricing.

Apple's iPad to fall behind Android as tablet war grows

Apple's iPad to fall behind Android as tablet war grows

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

A growing variety of smaller and cheaper Android tablets from Google to Amazon.com Inc will catch on this year with more consumers and chip away at Apple's dominance since the first iPad launched in 2010.

'Apple patent claims not related to android system'

'Apple patent claims not related to android system'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Last Friday, technology giant Apple, in a massive victory in its patent case against Samsung, won more than $1 billion after a jury in California found that the South Korean firm violated Apple's patents related to the software and design of mobile devices.

Internet content censorship from India up 49%: Google

Internet content censorship from India up 49%: Google

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Internet giant Google has reported a sharp rise of 49 per cent in online content censorship from India as it said the trend of blockage were increasing from governments round the world, more surprisingly from Western democracies.

Internet content censorship from India up 49%: Google

Internet content censorship from India up 49%: Google

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

The Internet giant said political comments were a prime target as the number of requests for the company to remove content from the reach of Internet users jumped manifold.

Google to give 10% hike to staff worldwide

Google to give 10% hike to staff worldwide

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

The pay hike comes as Google ramps up its battle with competitors, especially neighbouring Facebook Inc, in a fight to secure talented staff.

Google's Nikesh Arora to get $8 mn in lieu of stock

Google's Nikesh Arora to get $8 mn in lieu of stock

Rediff.com1 May 2012

Arora had received certain Google stock options and stock units in April this year which were scheduled to vest on April 25, 2015.

Motorola Mobilty gets nod for merger with Google

Motorola Mobilty gets nod for merger with Google

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

In August, Google said it will buy Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion -- making it the biggest ever takeover by the Internet giant so far.

Google may pay $22.5 mn for bypassing privacy settings

Google may pay $22.5 mn for bypassing privacy settings

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

According to the daily, the fine is expected to be the largest penalty ever levied on a single company by the US Federal Trade Commission.

Soon, Google to give search results from minute old events!

Soon, Google to give search results from minute old events!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

An Indian born software engineer at Google Inc. has announced that the company will now provide search results from the most recent events and hot topics.

US may challenge Google's buy of ITA Software

US may challenge Google's buy of ITA Software

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Justice Department staff lawyers have begun preparing legal documents for use in a possible court challenge to the $700 million deal for ITA Software, the report said adding that no decision to proceed has been made.

Google nears settlement over online drug ads

Google nears settlement over online drug ads

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Google Inc is close to settling a US criminal investigation into allegations it made money by accepting ads from online pharmacies that break US laws, says a media report.

Google launches Chrome-based notebooks

Google launches Chrome-based notebooks

Rediff.com12 May 2011

"Chromebooks", a Chrome operating system-based notebook PC that will be available online from June 15.

Android co-founder Andy Rubin to leave Google

Android co-founder Andy Rubin to leave Google

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Google Inc said on Thursday that Andy Rubin, co-founder of its Android mobile business and head of its nascent robotics effort is leaving the company.

Google vs government war over Street View

Google vs government war over Street View

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

Bengaluru Police have made it clear that there shall be no collection of images by Google Inc for its street-view services. \\nKarnataka Home Minister R Ashok too has dashed off a letter to the Union government, requesting it not to permit Google to go ahead with this service.

Google may face US probe over data collection

Google may face US probe over data collection

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The search engine giant Google Inc may face probe from German and American US agencies following its disclosure that it had recorded messages sent over unsecured wireless networks.

Google registers huge Q2 profits

Google registers huge Q2 profits

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

The company posted revenues of $9.03 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011, an increase of 32 per cent compared to the same period of 2010.

Google to resume talks with Chinese officials

Google to resume talks with Chinese officials

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

In January, Google had threatened to close down its operations in China after discovering hacking attempts into email accounts of Chinese human rights activists.

Spotted: Orkut founder Buyukkokten

Spotted: Orkut founder Buyukkokten

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

Reader Girish spotted Orkut Buyukkokten Founder of Orkut.com at Google Inc, Mountain View, California in January 2008.

Internet TV: Google ties up with media, web cos

Internet TV: Google ties up with media, web cos

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

In a blog post, Google said it is offering 'a new world of apps available for TV', including NBC's CNBC Real-Time, an application that will allow Google TV users to track stocks.

Google top execs took home $1 as salary in 08

Google top execs took home $1 as salary in 08

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

A latest filing by the company to the US regulator Securities and Exchange Commission stated, "Eric, Larry and Sergey have voluntarily elected to receive only nominal cash compensation. Their primary compensation continues to come from returns on their ownership stakes in Google." Consequently, the company's top executives -- Schmidt, Page and Brin -- do not receive any salary or plan-based bonus other than one dollar per year, proxy statement filed by Google stated.

Google stops censoring search results in China

Google stops censoring search results in China

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

As expected, the Internet search engine giant, Google on Tuesday announced its decision to stop censoring search results on its sites in China charging that Beijing is limiting free speech on the Internet.

Google executive goes missing in Egypt

Google executive goes missing in Egypt

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Wael Ghonim has not been seen since late Thursday evening in central Cairo.

Top 5 fun Android games of 2010

Top 5 fun Android games of 2010

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

The Android OS from Google Inc is fast gaining popularity over other platforms like the Apple's iOS4, Nokia's Symbian, Microsoft's Windows and Samsung's Bada. As more and more developers get weaned away to the Android platform because of the versatility it offers, we present five fun must-have Android games for you in 2010.

Google 'no exception' to law: China

Google 'no exception' to law: China

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

China on Tuesday told Google Inc that it will not make an 'exception' for it and asked the US internet giant to observe Chinese laws and shoulder its 'social responsibilities' if the company had to do business in the world's most populous nation.