Behind Google’s Europe woes, American accents
(Reuters) – When EU politicians call for the break-up of Google, it can sound like sour grapes, the anti-American backlash of an aging Europe envious,...
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Google to buy GoPro in 2015
2015 is gearing up to be an eventful year for wearable tech with Google’s acquisition of GoPro set to be one of the biggest stories....
Security bill: The challenge of identifying internet users
It is still unclear exactly what information internet providers will be expected to collect under the UK’s new Counter-terrorism and Security Bill. The Home Secretary,...
One Direction and Katy Perry big winners at American Music Awards
One Direction have topped the winners list at the American Music Awards, taking home a total of three prizes. They were named artists of the...
Jaguar Land Rover announce new smartphone app and platform for in-car connectivity
Jaguar Land Rover has announced the launch of justDrive,a new app that integrates multiple smartphone apps into a single, voice-activated in-car experience. Developed by Silicon...
Over 8,000 People Already Use Facebook’s Secret New Project: Facebook At Work
No one should be surprised that Facebook is secretly working on a form of Facebook for work. Because, if you are ever lucky enough to...
Yahoo buys video ad service BrightRoll for $640m
Technology giant Yahoo said it will buy digital video advertising service BrightRoll for $640m (£402m). The move would allow Yahoo to grow its video advertising...
Samsung Electronics to build $3 billion smartphone plant in Vietnam
(Reuters) – South Korea’s Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS) has applied for a license to invest $3 billion in building a second smartphone factory in...
Google Leads from Behind on Net Neutrality
Winston Churchill quipped that the best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter. Dumb Internet regulation may be about to prove...
Pirate Bay co-founder sentenced to 42 months in jail in Denmark
(Reuters) – A co-founder of the Swedish file-sharing website The Pirate Bay was sentenced on Friday to three and a half years in prison, in...