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Microsoft vs. Google: A tale of two earnings reports
Scott Tong Jul 20, 2012
After the close on Wall Street yesterday, Microsoft announced its first quarterly loss ever. And Google announced a $2.8 billion profit for the quarter. Two very different situations -- but they might just share a theme.
Google wants to use tech to do good
Adriene Hill Jul 20, 2012
Google uses tech to go after bad guys and a researcher develops an electronic glove that helps people with spinal cord injuries.
Yahoo appoints Google exec Marissa Mayer as new CEO
Scott Tong Mar 5, 2013
37-year-old Marissa Mayer will become Yahoo's fifth CEO in five years. She's a longtime Google executive and an architect of what the tech world calls the 'Google User Experience.'
Yahoo scores a coup and lands a top Googler
John Moe Jul 17, 2012
And goodbye to installed software: Microsoft Office is becoming a service.
Yahoo! taps Google exec Marissa Mayer as new chief
Kai Ryssdal Jul 16, 2012
After cycling through three CEOs in three years, the Sunnyvale, Calif., Internet company today announced that it has appointed Marissa Mayer as president and chief executive officer.
A roundup of the 'micro' news
Mark Garrison Jul 10, 2012
Small apartments and even smaller CEO tenures make for a "micro" news day.
The downfall of innovation at Microsoft
Kai Ryssdal Jul 9, 2012
Microsoft used to be the tech industry leader, now it's playing catch up. Kurt Eichenwald has written about the state of the company in the August issue of Vanity Fair.
A newer, tinier iPad is said to be on the way
John Moe Jul 6, 2012
Apple looks to compete with Microsoft's and Google's smaller tablet models. Also, Google builds a robot brain that becomes keen on cat videos, and women post unflattering pictures of each other on Facebook.
Google Glass is on the way whether you like it or not
John Moe Jun 28, 2012
The device lets you take pictures or video, shows you information like from a smartphone -- but on glasses. Some may think it's disconcerting. Also, Apple blocks a Samsung tablet from being sold.
Google's Nexus Q: Made, not just designed, in the U.S.A.
Stacey Vanek Smith Jun 28, 2012
Will Google’s decision to manufacture its Nexus Q media player in the U.S. instead of China pay off?
