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Massive jump in Google+ users

Thu, 29th Sep 2011
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Google+ sees massive increase in users after invitation-only restriction is lifted, with 50 million now on the site. Analyst predicts huge growth.
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Fiddling while Facebook burns

Thu, 22nd Sep 2011
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Google declared war when it opened up Google+ this week; what response can we expect from today's f8 developer conference?.
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Google attacked by panel, competitors

Thu, 22nd Sep 2011
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Google chairman Eric Schmidt survives Senate antitrust hearing, but questions linger over search giant's practices.
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Schmidt: we've learned from Microsoft

Thu, 22nd Sep 2011
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Google's boss, Eric Schmidt, dismissed comparisons to Microsoft as he testified in a Senate hearing on anti-trust claims.
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Google liberates Google+

Wed, 21st Sep 2011
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Google has removed the restrictions to its social networking effort, Google+, saying the platform has moved from 'field trial' to 'beta'.
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Is it time to break up Google?

Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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Google's executive chairman, Eric Schmidt, faces a Senate antitrust panel this week as scrutiny mounts over the search giant's dominance.
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Background revealed for Google-rola deal

Thu, 15th Sep 2011
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Motorola Mobility's CEO's deft negotiation with Google revealed, securing a stellar $12.5bn deal for its takeover.
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Google opens cool Finnish data centre

Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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Google launches eco-friendly data centre in Hamina, Finland, leveraging the location's cool climate for energy-efficient operations.
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Google acquires restaurant review brand Zagat

Fri, 9th Sep 2011
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Google bolsters its local content strategy by acquiring restaurant review guide Zagat, aiming to enhance its search and maps services.
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Shareholder sues Motorola Mobility

Fri, 19th Aug 2011
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Motorola Mobility faces legal challenge from shareholder over insufficient US$12.5 billion Google sale deal, questioning the valuation.
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Google adds weather to Google Maps

Fri, 19th Aug 2011
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Google Maps now features live weather updates, including global forecasts and temperatures, in partnership with weather.com and US Naval Research Lab.
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InterDigital sale delayed

Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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The sale of InterDigital, holder of 8800 patents, is delayed to September after Google's unexpected USD $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility.
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Google's US$2.5 bn guarantee

Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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In a bold move, Google promises Motorola Mobility a staggering USD $2.5 billion reverse breakup fee if its USD $12.5 billion acquisition falters.
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Google to acquire Motorola Mobility - Updated

Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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Google snaps up Motorola Mobility for $12.5bn, gaining 24,500 patents and sparking curiosity over its Android partners' future.
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Facebook and Google upping their game

Fri, 12th Aug 2011
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Facebook and Google ignite a digital showdown, broadening their rivalry into gaming with feature updates and popular titles.
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Google+ comes to iPad

Tue, 9th Aug 2011
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Google+ boosts its presence by launching on iPad, surpassing Facebook with no native iPad app. With 25m users, it's the fastest-growing network.
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Apple and Microsoft crushing innovation: Google - Updated

Sat, 6th Aug 2011
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Google executive criticizes Apple and Microsoft for waging patent war against Android, claiming it stifles innovation.
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Newcomers to challenge 'entrenched' players

Fri, 5th Aug 2011
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New services Google+ and iCloud are set to challenge Facebook's dominance in the mobile space, according to a survey by Appcelerator and IDC.
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Google and Facebook confirm 'acquihires'

Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
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Google and Facebook snag startups for talent, not tech, marking a trend in 'acquihires' as they chase skilled hands over flashy gadgets.
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Google teams up with OK Go

Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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