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Google Nervous About Verizon's Open Access

Ian Lamont writes "Google is so worried about Verizon Wireless's commitment to open access using the 700Mhz spectrum, that it's asked the FCC to get a pledge from Verizon that the carrier will honor the FCC's open-access conditions before the FCC sells it the band. Verizon won the auction for the nationwide C block of the 700MHz spectrum, but Google points to Verizon's alleged attempts to abandon the conditions, including a filing with the FCC that said the the commission 'could not force the C block winner to allow all applications on the network.' Could this be another expanding front in the Net Neutrality battle, or is time for the carriers to accept the fact that Net Neutrality is essentially a done deal, and carriers need to prepare for the next battle — developing software and services to run on open networks?" The IP Democracy bl

Google Questions Verizon Access

Google wants the Federal Communications Commission to verify that Verizon will honor the open-access rule before issuing C block licenses for the 700-MHz spectrum. Google's petition to the FCC cites a letter from Verizon that would reverse the meaning of the rule. Other observers have also questioned Verizon's commitment to the FCC rule.

Verizon: Google trying to "change the rules"...

Verizon on Thursday responded to Google's filing, allegedly spinning the situation that Google – not Verizon – is trying to "change the rules" of the now-closed auction. The response comes to a filing with the FCC, where Google claims Verizon is not going to live up to the terms of a truly open network. It fears that, if left unchecked, open devices such as Google's Android platform would be deadlocked with Verizon, despite the open nature of the portion of the 700MHz spectrum Verizon won.

Google asks FCC to ensure Verizon keeps C-block airwaves open

Google urged U.S. regulators to prevent Verizon Wireless from excluding the carrier's mobile phones from open-access rules that apply to airwaves Verizon bought for $4.7 billion in a government auction. The Federal Communications Commission shouldn't grant Verizon the nationwide set of licenses, known as the C-block, unless the company guarantees that its devices will let subscribers use the network to download any legal program, Google said in a May 2 petition. The FCC's C-block rules, backed by Google and consumer advocates, require Verizon to let any device or program run on the airwaves, breaking a wireless-carrier tradition of limiting the products they support. Verizon Wireless has said it will exceed the FCC's expectations in building a network that is open to any device or application.

Google Asks FCC To Verify Verizon's Open-Access Stand

Google wants the Federal Communications Commission to verify that Verizon will honor the open-access rule before issuing C block licenses for the 700-MHz spectrum. Google's petition to the FCC cites a letter from Verizon that would reverse the meaning of the rule. Other observers have also questioned Verizon's commitment to the FCC rule.

Google Earth, Now With Browser Goodness

Google announced this week that their Google Earth application can now be used from the browser, instead of having to download and install the desktop application. "Google also launched an JavaScript API that lets you interact with the globe, draw markers, add layers or integrate with Google Maps. 'The Google Earth Plug-in and its APIs let you embed the full power of Google Earth and its 3D rendering capabilities into your web pages.' Google LatLong blog announced that each Google Maps mashup can take advantage of the new 3D view by adding a single line of code. 'Our goal is to open up the entire core of Google Earth to developers in the hopes that you'll build the next great geo-based 3D application, and change how we view the world.'"

Delving Into Google Health's Privacy Concerns

SecureThroughObscure writes "Security researcher Robert 'RSnake' Hansen discusses numerous concerns with Google's new Google Health application, which aims to integrate user's medical records online. We discussed Google Health's opening to the public earlier this week. RSnake mentions that Google has found a loophole allowing them to provide this service without having to follow HIPAA regulations, which, combined with Google's track record of having numerous flaws leading to private information disclosure, draws serious concern. Security researcher Nate McFeters of ZDNet's Zero-Day Security Blog also commented on the article, mentioning several past vulnerabilities: ownership of content issues, Google Docs theft, a cross-domain hole, Google XSS, and a Google Picasa protocol handler issue leading to the theft of user images.

Download Google's Help Files for Offline Access

google.jpgGoogle is adding offline access to a variety of its services — Google Reader and some of Google Apps are available offline — but what about support? You can download your feeds and read them offline, but suppose you have a question about how to use a feature in Google Reader? As it turns out it's pretty easy to grab Google's documentation and keep a local copy.

Why is Google worried about Verizon?

Is Google worried that Verizon’s version of an “open network� isn’t quite what people think it will be? Techcrunch reports that Google is so worried that Verizon will find a loophole in the open network rules that it Google filed a petition with the FCC last week asking the FCC to preemptively enforce the rules on Verizon.

Google previews Google Friend Connect

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Google's Protests Much Me Thinks

Google doesn't operate a network, if uses others. They take this attitude like all people who want a free ride. Verizon has a valid need to test an application on it's network before letting it on it. What if a new application causes network problems for Verizon's network and their Customers on that network. Will Google make Verizon whole if they lose business because of a snafu is loosed on their network by some rouge application. Give me a break. Will Google allow me to put applications on their servers without and testing> I doubt it would. I would put up such a fuss about their right to control their network, etc. Get a real life Google.

Google Adsense - Money Generator

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Verizon Joins Linux Mobile Foundation

An anonymous reader brings news that Verizon Wireless has announced plans to use a Linux-based software platform for phones on its network. Verizon is the first US mobile carrier to join the Linux Mobile Foundation, the goal of which is to "collaboratively develop a comprehensive Linux-based mobile software stack that can be modified easily and used at no cost on a wide range of hardware devices." Many had expected Verizon to go with Android, but according to the Register, Verizon feels Android "isn't as open as it would prefer." Continuing: "Yes, Google bills Android as open. And, yes, it's backed by the Open Handset Alliance, another industry consortium calling for the open development of mobile apps. But [Verizon spokesman Jeffrey] Nelson argues that at this point, Google is calling the shots.

Google Search Ranking Secrets Revealed

Wouldn't it be great to understand exactly how Google decides to rank websites? And wouldn't it be even better if the information on Google search rankings came from a true ''insider'' at Google? Well if the Google blog is to be believed, the company has begun an effort to do just that. Udi Manber, a Vice President of Engineering at Google is part of the team called 'Search Quality'. Search Quality is the name of the team responsible for the ranking of Google search results. That is, when you type a search query into the search box at Google and hit enter, the Search Quality team is responsible to decide within a fraction of a second which among the billions of pages on the web to display, and in what order.

Google launches its own 411 information service

Don't know where to find the closest pizza parlour? No access to a computer or a phone book? Just call Google. Google Inc. launched a Canadian version yesterday of its voice-recognition local search phone service GOOG-411. Canada becomes the first country outside the U.S. to gain access to the service. With GOOG-411, users dial a free hotline - 1-800-GOOG-411 - and respond to the questions posed by the voice-recognizing computer. It asks for the user's city and province, and what they are searching for. A user can choose whether to hear the phone number, be connected directly to the business or receive a text message with details. There is also an option to have a Google Map link sent to their phone. Google also incorporated Canadianisms such as 'eh,''Traw-na,' 'Cal-gry,' and, of course, 'aboot.

Google launches its own 411 information service

Don't know where to find the closest pizza parlour? No access to a computer or a phone book? Just call Google. Google Inc. launched a Canadian version yesterday of its voice-recognition local search phone service GOOG-411. Canada becomes the first country outside the U.S. to gain access to the service. With GOOG-411, users dial a free hotline - 1-800-GOOG-411 - and respond to the questions posed by the voice-recognizing computer. It asks for the user's city and province, and what they are searching for. A user can choose whether to hear the phone number, be connected directly to the business or receive a text message with details. There is also an option to have a Google Map link sent to their phone. Google also incorporated Canadianisms such as 'eh,''Traw-na,' 'Cal-gry,' and, of course, 'aboot.

Why Google Should Embrace OpenOffice.org

CWmike writes "Preston Gralla has a decent idea that could move the office needle: If Google really wanted to deliver a knockout punch to Microsoft, it would integrate OpenOffice with Google Docs, and sell support for the combined suite to small businesses, medium-sized business, and large corporations. Given the reach of Google, the quality of OpenOffice, and the lure of free, it's a sure winner. Imagine if a version of it were available as a Web service from Google, combined with massive amounts of Google storage. Integrated with Google Docs, it would also allow online collaboration. For those who wanted more features, the full OpenOffice suite would be available as a client — supported by Google. wouldn't be at all surprised to see this happen.

Google gives big boost to the Google Mini

Google gives big boost to the Google Mini The Google Mini, a device first piloted over three years ago, is intended to give businesses an affordable way to get powerful Google search technology in their own doors. Years after it began heading out to businesses around the world, Google has announced that they have taken user input into consideration and is giving the device some major upgrades that make it even more attractive.

Verizon Cutting Access To Entire Alt.* Usenet Hierarchy

modemac writes "Verizon has declared it will no longer offer access to the entire alt.* hierarchy of Usenet newsgroups to its customers. This stems from last week's agreement for major ISPs to cut off access to 'newsgroups and Web sites' that make child pornography available. The story notes, 'No law requires Verizon to do this. Instead, the company (and, to varying extents, Time Warner Cable and Sprint) agreed to restrictions on Usenet in response to political strong-arming by New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat. Cuomo claimed that his office found child porn on 88 newsgroups — out of roughly 100,000 newsgroups that exist.' In response, Verizon will cut its customers off from a large portion of Usenet, as it will only carry newsgroups in the Big 8.

RxAmerica Partners with Google on Launch of Google Health

SALT LAKE CITY -- RxAmerica, a leading pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), announced their participation as an integration partner in the new Google Health product. Google Health launched today at an event at Google. The product allows patients to gather their medical and prescription records from various providers and organize it in one secure place on the web to create a clear picture of their healthcare. Google Health users own the data they download, allowing them to have access to their medical history even if they change jobs or benefit providers.

RxAmerica Partners with Google on Launch of Google Health

SALT LAKE CITY, May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- RxAmerica, a leading pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), announced their participation as an integration partner in the new Google Health product. Google Health launched today at an event at Google. The product allows patients to gather their medical and prescription records from various providers and organize it in one secure place on the web to create a clear picture of their healthcare. Google Health users own the data they download, allowing them to have access to their medical history even if they change jobs or benefit providers.

RxAmerica Partners with Google on Launch of Google Health

SALT LAKE CITY, May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- RxAmerica, a leading pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), announced their participation as an integration partner in the new Google Health product. Google Health launched today at an event at Google. The product allows patients to gather their medical and prescription records from various providers and organize it in one secure place on the web to create a clear picture of their healthcare. Google Health users own the data they download, allowing them to have access to their medical history even if they change jobs or benefit providers.

Collaborative Business Intelligence: Panorama and Google Team to Deliver a "Pivot Table" Experience in Google Docs

Panorama Software has made a series of announcements regarding its relationship and accomplishments with Google pertaining to new functionality associated with Google Docs spreadsheets (online spreadsheets that can be shared in a "live" collaborative session). On March 19, 2008, Panorama Software announced a "…beta initiative in analytics and reporting solutions for Google applications." In essence, Panorama has enabled pivot table functionality and therefore analytics capability, as well as reporting for online spreadsheets in Google Docs. On April 17, 2008, Panorama announced native support for Microsoft "SQL Server™ Analysis Services…" in order to allow customers to use Google Docs to analyze, report, and visualize corporate data directly from SQL Server™.

Google Gadgets, an open-source, stand-alone app that runs gadgets from Google Desktop and the Universal iGoogle repository, closes the widest gap between Google Desktop's Linux version and its Mac and Windows cousins Kernel release: 2.6.26-rc5,

Google Gadgets, an open-source, stand-alone app that runs gadgets from Google Desktop and the Universal iGoogle repository, closes the widest gap between Google Desktop's Linux version and its Mac and Windows cousins

Google Makes Content Available on your TV

Google has announced that it has a new Windows application which makes it possible to access all of your Google content on your television using a DLNA device such as a PlayStation 3. It's named Google Media Server and works on any PC running the Google Desktop, allowing things like YouTube videos and Picasa photos to be viewable on your television. This has led some to suggest that the Google Set-Top Box could be the next big thing announced by the company.

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