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Can Larry Page Lead Google's Battle Against Facebook and Apple?

By Torie BoschJan 21st 2011 – 9:15AM

The tech world is still coming to terms with the news that Google co-founder Larry Page will become the new company's new CEO, taking the place of Eric Schmidt. Says TechCrunch, "This is clearly Schmidt being removed from power. And again, it appears to be because things just weren't getting done the way the company...

Larry Page: 5 Facts About Google's Founder and Next CEO

By Mary Phillips-SandyJan 20th 2011 – 6:15PM

Huge news from Google: Co-founder Larry Page will replace CEO Eric Schmidt beginning in April. The unexpected announcement was made in a release detailing Google's fourth-quarter earnings, signaling a major shake-up for the search engine giant. Page ran Google with co-founder Sergey Brin until 2001, when the pair hired...

Holiday Google Logo Decoded

By Steven HofferDec 23rd 2010 – 10:15AM

Google knows you won't be googling on Christmas. So the search engine rolled out its seasonal Google Doodle a few days early this morning for searchers to appreciate before the holiday arrives. The illustrated doodle, which over eight years has become a Google tradition for special and some humorous occasions, features...

Experts: Antitrust Probe May Be Big Trouble for Google

By Mara GayNov 30th 2010 – 3:00PM

(Nov. 30) -- This isn't likely to go away quietly. Google may have done nothing wrong, but experts say the European Union's antitrust investigation into whether the company has abused its dominant position in online search is serious. They also say it could present the most formidable legal challenge to the Internet...

EU Launches Antitrust Probe Into Google Searches

Nov 30th 2010 – 7:13AM

BRUSSELS (Nov. 30) - European Union regulators will investigate whether Google Inc. has abused its dominant position in the online search market - the first major probe into the online giant's business practices. The move announced Tuesday follows complaints from rival search engines that Google put them at a disadvantage...

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Google Shopping to change formats, charge merchants

By Anthony Verrecchio Jun 01st 2012 - 05:21PM

It's just about closing time for Google Shopping's free merchant listings.

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Eric K. Clemons: Does Anyone Need a Facebook Phone? Only If It's Part of a New Facebook Strategy

By Eric K. Clemons Jun 01st 2012 - 04:21PM

Is a Facebook phone a good idea for Facebook?

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Merging Facebook With Search, Microsoft Rolls Out “New Bing” To All Of U.S.

By Sarah Perez Jun 01st 2012 - 01:06PM

Earlier this month, Bing, the other white meat search engine, revealed its big redesign , which put a heavy emphasis on social search.

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Google Promises To Unveil The “Next Dimension Of Google Maps” Next Week

By Frederic Lardinois Jun 01st 2012 - 12:41PM

The invitation also notes that Google will offer attendees "a behind-the-scenes look at Google Maps and share our vision. We'll also demo some of the newest technology and provide a sneak peek at upcoming features that will help people get where they want to go – both physically and virtually."

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Google to flag 'censored' searches for Chinese users (video)

By Daniel Cooper Jun 01st 2012 - 10:52AM

Google is announcing that it's going to place a flag on contentious search terms for users in mainland China.

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