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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...

Google+ predicts that it will have 400 million users by end of 2012

Google+ predicts that it will have 400 million users by end of 2012

They just passed 62 million users by adding 625,000 new users per day. Now, Google+ is predicting that they will...

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...

Who is really using Google+?

Who is really using Google+?

Google+ is the Facebook killer. Google+ is a fad. Google+ will break records. Google+ will fall flat. These and many...

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...

Google+ television ads are pointing people in the wrong direction

Google+ television ads are pointing people in the wrong direction

When I heard that Google had put out their first Google+ television commercial, I was both impressed and a little...

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...

Why negative sentiment towards Google+ is asinine and premature

Why negative sentiment towards Google+ is asinine and premature

According to the LA Times, Google+ interest is fading. According to logic, history, and common sense, Google+ is exactly where...

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...

Sesame Street YouTube Channel Hacked, serves Adult Content

Sesame Street YouTube Channel Hacked, serves Adult Content

For 22 minutes, viewers unexpectedly encountered unauthorized content when they went to the Sesame Street YouTube channel, and certainly not...

You know what’s cool? One billion Google Earth downloads

You know what’s cool? One billion Google Earth downloads

In 6 years, Google Earth has been downloaded one billion times. The desktop client, mobile app, and plug-in combination have...

First Google Store opens in London to minimal fanfare

First Google Store opens in London to minimal fanfare

Google is singing "God Save the Queen" as they launch their first Google store. Sort of. Unlike competitors Apple and...

Google makes the Dead Sea Scrolls accessible to all

Google makes the Dead Sea Scrolls accessible to all

For decades, scholars have debated the validity and inspiration behind what many consider the biggest archeological discovery of the 20th...

With Google Flights, they continue to spread into… everything

With Google Flights, they continue to spread into… everything

In 2007, I did a seminar about data collection. I told a room of people that Google is not in...

With initial developer API released for Google+, FarmVille can’t be too far behind

With initial developer API released for Google+, FarmVille can’t be too far behind

Google's first entry into social gaming wasn't spectacular. By allowing a handful of partners to develop, they were only able...