Category Archives: Google News

In a matter of months, it will be possible to peruse the Dead Sea Scrolls from the comfort of your computer chair. Because now that Google’s digitized one priceless national treasure, this is the next logical step. The keepers of … Continue reading →

Google describes its new Google TV as a “platform that combines your current TV programming and the open Web into a single, seamless entertainment experience.” But broadcasters don’t necessarily want to see that delicious combination of peanut butter and chocolate … Continue reading →

If you’re reading this, then you’ve probably watched your share of tech demos in your life, possibly on this very blog. Like broccoli, tech demos are good for you. But kids don’t line up for broccoli—just like the majority of … Continue reading →

Google is trying to rid the world of dull tech demo videos by encouraging a bit of healthy competition. The company is asking users to submit video demonstrations of Google products and letting the world vote on the best ones… … Continue reading →

After once managing to somehow wind up at an outdoor concert instead of a restaurant despite following Google Maps, I almost feel guilty for laughing at these lost and confused members of the Google Street View team. (Read more…).

BEIJING — Google vice president John Liu on Tuesday reaffirmed the firm’s commitment to China, the world’s largest web community, after its harsh battle this year with Beijing over censorship and cyberattacks. Liu described China as a “very important market … Continue reading →

Google has added a new item to the sidebar it shows to the left of your search results: your location information. You will now be able to see where Google thinks you are — and easily change your location if … Continue reading →

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–In a world of data-obsessed number-crunching engineers, Google’s John Boyd is the people person. Boyd is responsible for testing user-experience changes to Google Search, the company’s most important product. While Google is famous for obsessing over statistical differences … Continue reading →

Google is quickly becoming known for its cloud-based apps and services among enterprise users. Before Google Apps, however, there was Google Search Appliance (GSA), a search product that allows companies to pull in results from databases or network shares on … Continue reading →

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Shares of Google rose 11% Friday, reaching $600 for the first time in more than nine months, after the company posted solid quarterly earnings that impressed investors. Google’s (GOOG, Fortune 500) stock rose as much as … Continue reading →