Archive for the 'Technology' Category
Google To Market Chrome Strategically
Thursday, November 27th, 2008Now that the beta testing period for Google’s browser, Chrome, is due to end early next year, it is obvious that Google will do everything in their power to market their product and make it as popular as Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. If sources are to be believed, Google is planning to forge deals with various computer manufacturing firms, to pre-install Chrome on all their new personal computers, just as is currently being done for Internet explorer. (more…)
Google Starts In-Game Advertising
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008Google has launched their in-game advertising service, through the AdSense platform. The launch was announced only last week, and will remain in beta for the present. Initially it will only be available to game publishers who have a minimum of 500,000 players per day. (more…)
Google Improves Internet Access In Developing Nations
Thursday, September 18th, 2008In keeping with their goal to make information available easily, all over the world, Google has decided to invest in a O3b Networks, an organisation that aims to provide Internet connectivity all over the world, especially to people in developing nations. (more…)
Google Android Phone To Release Shortly
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008After the recent successful launch of their web browser, Google Chrome, the search giant is now getting ready to release another long awaited, but not as surprising new product - the new Android mobile phone, by the last quarter of the year. (more…)
One Week On - User Reviews Of Google Chrome
Friday, September 12th, 2008As first impressions go, most people seem to be satisfied with Google Chrome, the browser launched by the search giant only last week, which they claim now accounts for 3-6% of browser market share. (more…)
Google Launches Map Maker
Thursday, September 4th, 2008Google is trying very hard to improve the data available on Google Maps for various regions of the world. In order to do this, they have launched a new tool called Map Maker, which uses a Wiki-like approach to mapping. (more…)
Mobile Websites Can Include Geolocation Via Google API
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008Google launched a new tool, last week, known as the Gears Geolocation API. This tool will enable mobile and desktop users to detailed information about the area they are in, even if they do not know where they are and their mobiles are not GPS enabled. (more…)
Intel + Yahoo! Innovate With Interactive TV
Thursday, August 21st, 2008There is some good news, for those who cannot decide between watching their favorite TV program and surfing the World Wide Web. Connected TV, from Yahoo! enables users to access the Web on their television sets, while also continuing to watch their favorite TV show. (more…)
Google’s DoubleClick To Provide Ads For Microsoft Silverlight
Thursday, August 7th, 2008DoubleClick has announced that they are now ready with the technology to serve video ads into Microsoft Silverlight 2 video environments. This move will help their clients to better monetise their advertising inventory, by delivering the content directly to online videos, and mobile channels. (more…)
Google Media Server Now Connects With TV
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008Google recently announced the availability of a new gadget called the ‘Google Media Server’ or ‘Google Media Player’. The device will enable customers to watch content stored in the computer memory on their television set. (more…)
Broadband To Be Available On Flights
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008American Airlines has made an arrangement with Aircell, to start providing broadband services during flights. (more…)
Google Sued For Trade Secret Theft
Friday, July 4th, 2008A small company called LimitNone, dealing in the development of software products, has filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging theft of trade secrets. (more…)
UK Teens Misuse Google Earth Technology
Monday, June 23rd, 2008A new craze has caught on among teenagers in U.K. Google Earth, which has high-quality satellite images of most metropolitan areas, is being misused by over-smart teens, to locate houses that have swimming pools and gatecrash to throw pool parties. (more…)
Social Search Launches On Microsoft Live
Monday, June 9th, 2008Microsoft has just launched a new service called Search Together, which will be a free service allowing groups of people to work on Web searches in conjunction with each other. (more…)
Buses To Use Mobile Technology To Become Road Sensors
Friday, May 30th, 2008Buses plying the roads in Berlin will soon be fitted with devices that will enable the buses to act as environmental sensors, cameras and GPS. This could herald a brand new feature for mobile local services. (more…)
Open Mobile Broadband Expected In The USA In 2010
Friday, May 9th, 2008Some well known and forward-looking Internet companies have decided to jointly invest $3.2 billion to buy Clearwire and form a new wireless data network in the U.S. The companies involved in this project are Google, Comcast, Intel Capital, Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks and Trilogy Equity Partners. (more…)
Microsoft Bids USD 44.6 Billion To Acquire Yahoo!
Friday, February 1st, 2008TechCrunch report that Microsoft has made an official bid to acquire Yahoo! The offer of $44.6 Billion values Yahoo! at $31 per share, a 62% premium on Thursday closing price. (more…)
Web Enabled TV From Google and Matsushita
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008The Panasonic Viera PZ850 line of Internet-connected high-definition plasma television sets was unveiled this week at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. CNN Money reports that Google and YouTube have partnered with Japan’s Matsushita Electric Industrial to bring this new line of plasma TVs to the market. (more…)
Nuance Launches GPS-Based Mobile Voice Search Solution
Thursday, August 9th, 2007Nuance have today launched a one-click mobile search and messaging application that is driven entirely by natural voice commands. The subscription-based service can presently be used only with BlackBerry smart phones, which contain the application integrated with the device’s built-in GPS. (more…)
Video Recognition Implies Better Video Search
Wednesday, August 1st, 2007YouTube and Google have been working on a new technology to combat piracy, which they intend to deliver in September. During a hearing in the copyright-infringement lawsuit that Viacom Inc. filed against Google, a Google attorney told the judge Google was working “very intensely” on a video recognition technology. (more…)
