Google Stories - Page 108

Global Stories

Google stories

Hey Meg, how much does HP now love Microsoft?

A long time ago, they used to be friends. But not now - as HP CEO Meg Whitman brands Microsoft as its 'outright competitor' after getting close to Google.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2013

Google

Is it a case of Buy Buy BlackBerry…?

After reaching a US$4.7bn deal to take the company private last week, reports now claim Cisco, Google and SAP have entered the running for the embattl.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2013

DataCentre infrastructure

Right on Cue, Apple chases Google with app acquisition

Rumours coming out of Cupertino claim Apple has acquired personal assistant iPhone app Cue in a bid to challenge Google Now on Android.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2013

Microsoft

Apple beats Coca-Cola to become World's Most Valuable Brand

Apple dethrones Coca-Cola, clinching the title as the World's Most Valuable Brand, say Interbrand. A historic shift spotlighting tech's rise.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013

Cybersecurity

How to keep your kids safe online

Most parents today have probably breathed a sigh of relief at some point or other that they never grew up with the Internet, or social media.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2013

iOS

BBM for Android and iOS available this weekend…

Previously exclusive to BlackBerry smartphones, BBM will be available as a free download in Google Play and the App StoreSM.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2013

Google

#Socialmediaruinedmylife – How not to regret using social media

Many have ruined their reputations and damaged their careers after posting inappropriate material on social networks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2013

Data Privacy

Is Google right, do we have “no legitimate expectation of privacy” in email?

Microsoft accuses Google of invading privacy by reading emails and intercepting personal data transmitted on private Wi-Fi routers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2013

Data Privacy

Facebook, Google & Microsoft launch govt privacy petitions

Tech giants Facebook, Google and Microsoft have released statements requesting greater transparency when it comes to gathering public data.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2013

Gaming

Android App Review: Google Play Music

Google Play Music's entrance rattles rivals, offering an iTunes-esque free service and a paid All Access akin to Spotify.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2013

Google

Has social media #ruinedyourlife...?

There are many among us who have ruined their reputations and damaged their careers after posting inappropriate material on social networks...

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2013

Gaming

Android App Review: Virtual Dentist Surgery

Dive into the peculiar world of virtual dentistry with 'Virtual Dentist Surgery', an app that's raising eyebrows more than it's raising fun.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2013

Hyperscale

Google and Microsoft, we need to talk…

Data Centres need to talk to each other more to avoid the sort of outages that have hit Google and Microsoft in recent weeks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2013

Gaming

Android App Review: Death Drive

This app is an ugly, broken, thrown-together embarrassment made for the sole purpose of exposing people to ads and gouging out what little cash they can.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Google stories

AR, VR & Metaverse

Seeing Christchurch through new eyes

Christchurch's past revisited through augmented reality glasses, offering a glimpse of pre-earthquake city life.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2013

Gaming

Review: Acer C7 Chromebook

Acer's C7 Chromebook review: A Google Cloud enthusiast's dream. Slim, quick, and cloud-connected, it's tailored for the web-savvy user.

By Courtney Sit • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2013

Google

NZ financial results for Synnex, Sony, Google, Acer and Imation

Tech firms in NZ show mixed results; Synnex thrives with profit and revenue up, contrasting with Sony's sharp decline.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2013

Google

Google refreshes NZ Street View

Tech giant launches major refresh of Street View, giving Kiwis access to post-earthquake Christchurch among other cities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2013

Unified Communications

Google creates HelpOuts

Google's new 'HelpOuts' service in beta lets small businesses and Fortune 500s offer paid expertise through video sessions similar to Hangouts.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2013

Google

Google Street View Trekker takes on the Abel Tasman

Google has brought its Trekker camera to New Zealand to capture Street View imagery of the country's Great Walks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2013