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At Google I/O, developer services hogged the spotlight

Forget Glass, self-driving cars or a smartwatch. Developers, not physical consumer products, were Google's darlings at the company's annual I/O conference this week.

By Zach Miners | 17 May, 2013 23:37

Tags: Internet-based applications and services, Pandora, Google I/O, social networking, mobile, social media, internet, search engines, mobile applications, Apple, Android OS, Spotify, Google, Mobile OSes
Yahoo calls press conference amid Tumblr acquisition rumors

Yahoo has called a mystery press event in New York City on Monday afternoon, hot on the heels of rumors that it plans to buy Tumblr for US$1 billion.

By James Niccolai | 17 May, 2013 22:06

Tags: business issues, Internet-based applications and services, Yahoo, social media, internet, search engines, Mergers and acquisitions
At Google I/O, Glass wearers say 'trust us'

Google is facing some tough questions from Congress over the privacy concerns raised by Glass, its fledgling augmented reality system for recording and receiving information on the fly. But on the ground at the company's I/O conference for developers, attendees are largely enthusiastic about the technology.

By Zach Miners | 17 May, 2013 02:50

Tags: peripherals, Internet-based applications and services, consumer electronics, Google, social networking, internet, search engines, digital cameras
Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr try out social networking apps for Glass

While Google promotes its Glass head-mounted display as a new way for people to receive and document information on the fly, several social networking companies including Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr now want a piece of the action, by offering social applications on the device.

By Zach Miners | 16 May, 2013 19:25

Tags: Internet-based applications and services, Tumblr, Google I/O, social networking, mobile, Path, social media, internet, search engines, Facebook, mobile applications, consumer electronics, Google, twitter
German online copyright law to take effect in August

A German online copyright law that will give publishers the exclusive right to the commercial use of their publications on the Internet will come into effect on Aug. 1.

By Loek Essers | 16 May, 2013 09:43

Tags: Google, legal, government, internet, search engines

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Tech Tip: Advanced Google search functions

Searching Google is a quick way to find information, but more advanced functions can help users find more helpful information faster.

By Nick Barber | 15 May, 2013 17:10

Tags: Google, internet, search engines
Rev up the Search Engines

Your web startup needs to cut through the clutter and reel in customers, and search engine optimization (SEO) can be just the ticket. SEO helps improve your search rankings so your website shows up higher on Google, Yahoo and other popular search engines. "SEO is really [fundamental]. It should be a line item when you're developing your website," says Greg Bozigian, founder and chief media officer of new media marketing company Visionary View.

By Amanda C. Kooser | 14 March, 2009 11:11

Tags: seo, search engines

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Google weaves Larry Page's social strategy into Maps, Search

It became clear at Google I/O this week that Google is quietly but assuredly implementing CEO Larry Page's strategy to use Google+ to transform the entire Google experience.

By Sharon Gaudin | 16 May, 2013 17:12

Tags: Internet-based applications and services, Gartner, applications, Google, software, Internet Search, social media, internet, search engines
Google has 'lapped Siri' with sci-fi-like search

Google laid out its plan for the future of search at Google I/O, talking about a search engine for mobile and desktop that not only answers your questions but has a conversation with you and offers information before you even ask for it.

By Sharon Gaudin | 16 May, 2013 10:06

Tags: Mobile/Wireless, Google, Networking, wireless, bing, mobile, Internet Search, internet, search engines, Yahoo
Opinion: More innovation means less control. Is that bad?

Innovation in mobile computing, search and social media increasingly means taking control away from users, but at what cost?

By Mike Elgan | 16 March, 2013 11:13

Tags: web apps, Internet-based applications and services, Google, twitter, Internet Search, social media, internet, search engines
Facebook's search tool could be big money maker

If users take to Facebook's new search tool, the social network could be in line to haul in a lot of advertising dollars, say industry analysts.

By Sharon Gaudin | 17 January, 2013 17:42

Tags: Internet-based applications and services, Google, Microsoft, Internet Search, social media, internet, search engines, Facebook
Facebook turns up the heat on Google Search

With Facebook's new search service out in the open, the social network seems to be on a collision course with search giant Google.

By Sharon Gaudin | 16 January, 2013 21:01

Tags: Internet-based applications and services, e-commerce, Google, Internet Search, e-business, social media, internet, search engines, Facebook, Yahoo

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