Google stories - Page 63

Has social media #ruinedyourlife...?
Wed, 4th Sep 2013
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There are many among us who have ruined their reputations and damaged their careers after posting inappropriate material on social networks...

Android App Review: Virtual Dentist Surgery
Mon, 2nd Sep 2013
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Dive into the peculiar world of virtual dentistry with 'Virtual Dentist Surgery', an app that's raising eyebrows more than it's raising fun.

Google creates HelpOuts
Sun, 1st Sep 2013
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Google's new 'HelpOuts' service in beta lets small businesses and Fortune 500s offer paid expertise through video sessions similar to Hangouts.

Google and Microsoft, we need to talk…
Wed, 21st Aug 2013
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Data Centres need to talk to each other more to avoid the sort of outages that have hit Google and Microsoft in recent weeks.

Android App Review: Death Drive
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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This app is an ugly, broken, thrown-together embarrassment made for the sole purpose of exposing people to ads and gouging out what little cash they can.

Google Street View Trekker takes on the Abel Tasman
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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Google has brought its Trekker camera to New Zealand to capture Street View imagery of the country's Great Walks.

Microsoft: The limits of Google’s openness
Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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Microsoft takes aim at long-time rival Google, questioning the company's decision to once again block the YouTube app for Windows Phone.

Android and Windows grow as iOS slows…
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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Apple's iOS market share dropped in Q2 2013 despite strong shipments, while Android and Windows Phone saw growth. Apple hopes to rebound with new launches.

Ex-Google exec becomes first Facebook CMO
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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Social networking site hires former Motorola Mobility advisor to expand the company brand, becoming the first Chief Marketing Officer at the firm.

Microsoft joins the party… slams NZ Telco bill
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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Microsoft criticises NZ's Telco bill, joining tech titans in warning against threats to privacy and industry growth.

For your thighs only… first Google Glass Porn released
Tue, 30th Jul 2013
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After a ban, 'Tits and Glass' makes a cheeky comeback with the first Google Glass adult film, pushing the boundaries of tech in the bedroom.

Top 10 tips for avoiding app rejection
Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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There can be nothing more frustrating than sweating for hours developing your app for public consumption only to have it rejected by an app store.

Google: Businesses can benefit from mobile Kiwis
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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Half of NZ now smartphone-savvy, yet businesses lag in making sites mobile-friendly, missing vital sales, warns Google.

Google unveils Nexus 7 tablet
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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Google launches the Nexus 7, a 7-inch tablet set to rival Apple's iPad and Amazon's Kindle Fire, unveiled at 'Breakfast with Sundar' event.

Should online porn be blocked by default?
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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PM Cameron urges ISPs to block online porn by default to protect children, claiming the internet's freedom has neglected child safety.

Is Google leading the online TV streaming race?
Thu, 18th Jul 2013
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The internet search engine is reportedly in talks to create a live streaming TV service, meeting with media companies to negotiate deals.

Facebook slams NZ spying law
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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Social networking giant seeks an exemption over government proposals which could see over two million Kiwis spied on by authorities.

Telcos: Compete less, collaborate more
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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Ovum urges telcos to reduce competition and increase collaboration, citing over 3,500 service launches since 2009. Innovation, not rivalry, is key to survival.

Mega CEO: Should ISPs be privacy crusaders?
Mon, 8th Jul 2013
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Vikram Kumar asks do New Zealanders care enough about their privacy to make it worthwhile for an ISP to be a privacy crusader?.

99% of Android mobile phones susceptible to newly found takeover attack
Sat, 6th Jul 2013
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Recent vulnerability means that 99% of all android phones could be exploited to the point where they could be completely overidden.