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Google’s self-driving car user #0000000001

Google’s self-driving car user #0000000001

Steve Mahan is just like everyone else with a car. He likes to hop in the driver's seat on a...

What do Android phones and condoms have in common?

What do Android phones and condoms have in common?

Names. If you tell someone you're running to the store to pick up a "Touch", a "Wildfire", or a "Vitality",...

The Google crackdown on SEO has begun

The Google crackdown on SEO has begun

At SXSW, Matt Cutts discussed many topics in his panel with Danny Sullivan. The most interesting portion was the answer...

Does Google hate their users? The problems with Google Analytics

Does Google hate their users? The problems with Google Analytics

A few months back, website owners got extremely upset because Google Analytics stopped telling companies many of the keywords that...

Will Google join the race to the bottom of tablet pricing?

Will Google join the race to the bottom of tablet pricing?

Google has had limited success with their Nexus-branded smartphones to date but that isn't stopping them from moving the brand...

Google’s search algorithm changes, 1998-2012

Google’s search algorithm changes, 1998-2012

It can be argued that the Google search algorithm is the most used form of mathematical engineering in history. With...

Should LG really be pushing for a future Google Nexus phone?

Should LG really be pushing for a future Google Nexus phone?

The world's third-largest mobile phone maker has seen some recent success, posting their first profit in mobile for the first...

Catlin Seaview Survey will be like Google Street View underwater

Catlin Seaview Survey will be like Google Street View underwater

Climate change has been a hot topic on land and in the air for some time now. We have data...

Google adds “discussions” to get in on the presentation discussion

Google adds “discussions” to get in on the presentation discussion

Microsoft may be trying (and failing) to slow Google's emergence into business productivity with their Google Apps for Business, but...

Google Street View hits Moscow

Google Street View hits Moscow

From Russia with visuals, Google has expanded their Street View product to include Moscow and St. Petersberg. The cities, largest...

Microsoft attempts (and fails) to destroy Google Apps with “Googlighting”

Microsoft attempts (and fails) to destroy Google Apps with “Googlighting”

It may not be the first time Microsoft has tried to use humor and aggressive attacks to go after Google,...

Marketing benefits of the new social aspects of Google News

Marketing benefits of the new social aspects of Google News

With Google aspiring to be a major player in the social media space, it should come as no surprise to...

Google tosses its hat in the political ring with Google Elections

Google tosses its hat in the political ring with Google Elections

With Iowa deciding on their choice for GOP candidate tomorrow, Google's timing is much better this election season to roll...

2011 through the eyes of Google (and therefore, the world)

2011 through the eyes of Google (and therefore, the world)

Every year, Google composes a Zeitgeist report that attempts to capture the essence of the year and give a glimpse...

Google has a Siri competitor around the corner

Google has a Siri competitor around the corner

Google's competitor for Apple's Siri is codenamed "Majel" and could be launched before the end of the year according to...

Google top execs offer to save NASA’s Hangar One… to house their private jets

Google top execs offer to save NASA’s Hangar One… to house their private jets

It is said that most acts of kindness are done with ulterior motives in mind. The offer that Google's top...

Google describes the history and evolution of search

Google describes the history and evolution of search

Google has always kept their search algorithms close to the vest, but in recent weeks they've opened up a bit...

Chromebook failed because we’re not ready for total cloud computing

Chromebook failed because we’re not ready for total cloud computing

The future of the internet and computing might be in the cloud, but people are reluctant to give up their...

YouTube expands its exclusive-content drive with 100 new video channels

YouTube expands its exclusive-content drive with 100 new video channels

Original content is the cornerstone of most content channels, but YouTube has been conspicuous over the years as a place...

The best places to work in Silicon Valley

The best places to work in Silicon Valley

Jobs are scarce in most sectors. Silicon Valley is one of those rare areas where the top tech talent is...