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Google store: Is it an Apple wannabe?
Queena Kim Feb 22, 2013
Google develops a laptop, high-tech glasses and... its own stores.
The difference between Apple's app store and Google Play: User data
Chester Wisniewski Feb 18, 2013
When you buy from a digital storefront such as Google Play, how far and wide is that information shared?
EU data protection law could trigger trade war
Stephen Beard Feb 11, 2013
The EU's Justice Commissioner says American companies like Google and Facebook must abide by a proposed new European law on data protection or face stiff penalties.
Microsoft on the attack against Google in new ads
Mitchell Hartman Feb 7, 2013
New "Scroogled" campaign raises questions about the efficacy of attack ads in the commercial realm.
Marketplace Tech for Friday, February 1, 2013
David Brancaccio Feb 1, 2013
Chinese hackers infiltrated The New York Times for months, and the technique they used was something not so advanced -- email. Google’s “Project Glass” promises to put the functionality of a smart phone on your face. But is that what people want? And, the first down line you see on TV football games could be coming to a real-world Super Bowl, but not yet.
Google unveils detailed North Korea map
Dan Bobkoff Jan 29, 2013
Google's surprisingly detailed new maps of North Korea offer a view into the isolated nation that the world has never seen before.
Tweeting videos through the Vine; Should Skype be more like Google?
Ben Johnson Jan 25, 2013
Twitter new acquisition, Vine, allows users to share short videos. And, privacy advocates are demanding Skype be more transparent about what data it shares with the government.
Deep Space Industries takes mining to infinity and beyond; The benefit of employee benefits at Google
Ben Johnson Jan 23, 2013
Forget coal mining in Appalachia and mineral mining in Africa, a new outfit called Deep Space Industries aims to take drilling to the final frontier. The company is seeking investors for a project to mine asteroids. Also, Google shows just how much employers can benefit from employee benefits.
Facebook takes on Google and Yelp with 'Graph Search'
Queena Kim Jan 16, 2013
Facebook is getting into the search business. On Tuesday, the social media giant had a press event where it demonstrated its new product, Graph Search. While the feature is still in its infancy, Facebook's announcement has a lot of companies has watching their backs.
The digital age has changed what it means to 'search'
Nicholas Carr Jan 15, 2013
As more sites look to monetize web search functions, a commentator questions what it means 'to search.'
