Google stories - Page 45
Google NZ's $371,799 tax on $14.9 million revenue
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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Google faced a higher tax bill last year, but the $371,799 bill is unlikely to faze the company, which made $14.9 million in recorded revenue.
ESET uncovers another porn clicker on Google Play
Mon, 1st Jun 2015
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ESET has uncovered multiple variants of a Trojan porn clicker on Google Play, masquerading as Dubsmash 2, rapidly exploited by cybercriminals.
Widespread malware threat on Android devices
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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malware
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gaming
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firewalls
Half of Android users at risk as a new malware threat lets attackers swap safe apps for malicious ones, claims Palo Alto Networks.
While you were sleeping: Data bolsters rate case
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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cfo
Wall Street moved lower as an unexpected gain in new home sales as well as solid data on inflation and manufacturing bolstered the case for the Federa.
Vulnerable mobile apps 'just waiting to be exploited'
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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apm
Hackers target weak mobile apps, with AVG's CTO warning they're ripe for data theft and urging developers and stores to tighten security.
Samsung's mobile payment move poses more challenges to Google than Apple
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Mobile payments are not yet a driver of handset sales. Few people will be basing their phone purchasing decisions on mobile payment functionality.
Google VS Europe case misguided and politically motivated
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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IMD professor claims the EU's antitrust case against Google is more political posturing than fair regulation, criticising moves to dismantle the tech giant.
What is the real cost of cloud computing?
Mon, 10th Nov 2014
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public cloud
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microsoft
Discover the true cost of cloud computing with 451 Research's Cloud Price Index, revealing an average $2.56 per hour for web applications.
Social networks drain smartphone batteries, says AVG
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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apple
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facebook
AVG reports social networks like Facebook and Instagram are major culprits in smartphone battery drain and storage woes.
Local IT provider partners with Maori tribe to improve healthcare services
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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healthtech
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k&l technology
K&L partners with Ngati Porou to boost East Coast health services, bringing local IT solutions and 24/7 support to Maori healthcare.
Google updates cloud to compete with Amazon and Azure
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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Google announces updates to its Cloud Platform services, including a new container engine and expanded connectivity options. Prices also cut.
Banks to go to war in mobile payment battle
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Several major banks are gearing up to release their own mobile payment apps, which could prove a major competitor for Apple Pay and competing products.
Gartner: Google, EU Privacy ruling and Privacy
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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EU court ruling on Google privacy prompts concerns over increased personal data sharing for identity validation, says Gartner analyst.
LinkedIn takes legal action following user email address exposure
Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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cybersecurity
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linkedin
It has been revealed that the email addresses of LinkedIn users can easily be exposed via a web browser add-on tool.
Microsoft beats Google by adding Bitcoin conversion first
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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gaming
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crypto
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blockchain
Microsoft has added Bitcoin conversion to its Bing currency conversion tool, which now supports over 50 currencies.
Lenovo says 'Hello Moto' to the tune of $3 billion
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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motorola
Google is on the verge of selling its Motorola Mobility smartphone operations to Lenovo for around USD $2.91 billion if reports are to be believed.
Can you hack Google Chrome for US$2.7m?
Mon, 27th Jan 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Google ups the ante in its Pwnium competition, offering $2.7m for hacking Chrome OS in a bid to bolster security.
AVG AntiVirus surpasses 100m Android downloads
Thu, 14th Nov 2013
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cybersecurity
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google
AVG AntiVirus hits over 100m downloads on Android, becoming a top security app amidst rising mobile malware threats.
#Socialmediaruinedmylife – How not to regret using social media
Tue, 17th Sep 2013
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facebook
Many have ruined their reputations and damaged their careers after posting inappropriate material on social networks.
Is Google right, do we have “no legitimate expectation of privacy” in email?
Mon, 16th Sep 2013
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Microsoft accuses Google of invading privacy by reading emails and intercepting personal data transmitted on private Wi-Fi routers.