February 5, 2012

CES 2012: Google Android TV announced by Lenovo

The worlds first television based on Googles Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system has been announced by Lenovo. The TV set, however, will initially only be for sale in China. Available in 42 and 50 versions, the device is unusual because it is not

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CES 2012: Google Android TV announced by Lenovo

US elections 2012: Rick Santorum, the man with a ‘Google problem’

For the past nine years, Rick Santorum has been famous for probably the most unwelcome reason in political history: what he has called his “Google problem”.

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Google tests new homepage design

Google has begun introducing a significant update to its main search page designed to promote its other products, such as the Google+ social network. The changes are currently being tested and replace the dark grey menu bar across the top of the Google

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Google+ gets Muppets boost

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Google triples payment for Firefox traffic

Google will reportedly pay around three times as much for search traffic from Firefox users as it used to under a new deal with Mozilla, the non-profit organisation behind the open source browser. The search giant faced rival bids from Microsoft and

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Google may give pirate sites lower ranking

Websites may have to apply for certification as licensed sites to appear high up the Google rankings, if a new treaty between rights holders and search engines comes into force. Under the voluntary code of practice, seen by The Daily Telegraph, search

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Google teams up with Science Museum for new exhibitions

Google is supporting two exhibitions exploring the history of computing at the Science Museum in London.

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Nick Clegg is web’s biggest loser, Google data shows

Nick Cleggs popularity fell faster than anyone else in 2011, Google data has revealed. In an anlaysis carried out exclusively for The Daily Telegraph, searches for the Liberal Democrat leader declined at a sharper rate even than X-Factor winner Joe

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Google’s funky fourth floor in London

Google have spent a fortune refurbishing the fourth floor of its main London office. Facilities include a music jamming room and sci-fi-themed break-out areas

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Robert Noyce’s 84th birthday marked with a Google doodle

Robert Noyce, described as the “Mayor of Silicon Valley”, has been honoured with a Google doodle for his 84th birthday. Mr Noyce, known as Bob, was one of the first to work in the field before the famous technology heartlands in California emerged.

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