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Google founders all grown up

That was the pronouncement on Thursday from Google chief executive Eric Schmidt, who was hired in 2001 to provide mature, traditional business savvy to the Internet search company founded by whiz kids Larry Page and Sergey Brin.

Google Apps adds Web security, remote worker protection

Google is adding security for Web surfing and remote workers to its Google Apps set of office tools. Made possible by last year's acquisition of security vendor Postini, Google Web Security for Enterprise includes real-time malware protection and URL filtering with policy enforcement and reporting, Google announced Thursday. continue

Verizon Aims to Weaken 700 MHz 'Open Access,' Google Cautions FCC

The FCC should condition the grant of 700 megahertz band “C”-block licenses to Verizon Wireless on the carrier’s acknowledgment that it can’t block applications on the handsets it sells to its customers, Google, Inc., said in a petition filed last week.

A Sigh Of Relief For Google

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Google seeks partnership with Yahoo

Google Inc.'s top executives on Thursday expressed hope that the Internet search leader will be able to form a potentially lucrative advertising partnership with Yahoo Inc. a deal that would lower the odds of Microsoft Corp. renewing its attempts to buy Yahoo.

Google to Newspaper Publishers: We Come in Peace

Googlenews Google cares about copyright protections. Well, that's the message it wants to get out to newspaper publishers, anyway.

Google Sees Hope for Long-Term Ad Deal with Yahoo

Google's top executives expressed hope that the Internet search leader will be able to form a potentially lucrative advertising partnership with Yahoo -- a deal that would lower the odds of Microsoft renewing its attempts to buy Yahoo.

Working Offline With Google Docs

Google recently added a welcome feature to Google Docs, its free Web-based office productivity tool set, which includes word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation apps. It's called Google Docs Offline, and as its name suggests, the feature enables you to edit Google documents without being connected to the Internet.

Blinkx moves to quash bid rumours

LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Blinkx Plc. issued a statement saying that it "is not aware of any external bids or bid-related reason" for the recent rise in its share price.

Google causes a stir in Rome

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Google security tool goes beyond the network

Google has expanded its web-based security application which allows administrators to set policies that limit user access to sites and monitor browsing habits.

The Google Street View car causes a stir in Rome

For many Romans, these are jittery times. For the first time in a generation, the mayor of the Eternal City, once a left-wing stronghold, is on the political right. Gianni Alemanno, a former neo-Fascist, swept to power late last month on a tough-on-crime platform that included bulldozing encampments of Roma people, expelling supposedly violent foreigners and installing London-like surveillance cameras around town.

Google Thinks of Web Security for Enterprises

Google recently unveiled its Web Security for Enterprise, a web security product that lets companies provide Internet security to users in any location. The application allows organizations to control how employees use the Internet.

Click Once to Search Faster with Yahoo Glue Pages

Find exactly what you are looking for on the Web on a single page with Yahoo’s new online search concept called Glue Pages, a new home page design for Yahoo’s search engine in India, focusing on the local contents. The results from the Glue Pages (beta) would feature images, videos and text on a single page.

Google Concentrates More on the Indian Market with YouTube India

Just days after launching Google translate in Hindi for the Indian audience, Google’s YouTube announced the launch of its local Indian site (www.youtube.co.in). YouTube India offers local features such as promoted videos, featured videos, and homepage promotions, localized user interface and help center, user support and community features (such as video ratings, sharing and content flagging).

Microsoft to tackle Google alone after Yahoo bid fails

JAKARTA, Indonesia — — — Microsoft Corp. will focus on growing its own advertising and Internet search business after it withdrew its takeover offer for Yahoo Inc., chairman Bill Gates said Friday.

Microsoft to tackle Google alone after Yahoo bid fails

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Google's Back! (Did It Ever Leave?)

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Google founders have "grown up" says CEO Eric Schmidt

Google chief executive Eric Schmidt has admitted that the two 30-something founders of the internet search giant have finally "grown up," prompting a rare insight into the lives of the media shy pair.

Microsoft left searching for its own path

Jakarta, Indonesia - Microsoft will focus on growing its own advertising and Internet search business after it withdrew its takeover offer for Yahoo, chairman Bill Gates said on Friday.

Google execs hope for long-term ad deal with Yahoo

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) - Google Inc.'s top executives expressed hope Thursday that the Internet search leader will be able to form a potentially lucrative advertising partnership with Yahoo Inc. -- a deal that would lower the odds of Microsoft Corp. renewing its attempts to buy Yahoo.

The Google Comeback

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Google to fight human rights proposals

AT ITS ANNUAL general meeting today, search engine giant Google is having to fight off two shareholder motions that will try to force the company into taking more of an anti censorship stand, as well as standing up more for human rights.

Google keen on greater Yahoo ties

Google has expressed interest in extending an advertising partnership with fellow search engine Yahoo.

• Google rethinks Yahoo ad deal

Google may be getting cold feet. In a last-ditch effort to avoid a merger with Microsoft, Yahoo said it was considering teaming with Google in a search advertising deal. But some Google executives are now questioning whether that’s a good idea, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.