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‘Good Will’ Goes Far?

Posted on January 3, 2013 by John

Perhaps it isn’t deja vu all over again (as the saying goes) regarding the FTC’s (Anti-Trust) investigation of Google… Unlike, Redmond’s experience times have obviously changed… So what gives?; the Internet Boom has long since gone bust; decentralization; a continued … Continue reading →

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See Me…

Posted on January 2, 2013 by John

Although the company has (at this juncture) no idea how they’ll actually be used (hint, hint: commercialized in all probability) Google’s Glasses could (still) turn out to be one of the most intriguing tech-stories of 2013. (Source) The Inquisitr: http://goo.gl/01Q5x

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Easier Said Than Done.

Posted on December 30, 2012 by John

If the (enclosed) 5 projections for Google in 2013 turn out, it’ll certainly be an interesting year for the firm. (Source) CNET: http://goo.gl/l3B1j

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Google Enterprise?

Posted on December 26, 2012 by John

Yes, that’s right… and this from a firm that just 2 (short) years ago was barely considered a viable Office (Application) option; however, A LOT has indeed changed… (Source) Forbes: http://goo.gl/NVMdn

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The X Factor?

Posted on December 23, 2012 by John

Plans are rumored to be in the works for the next big-thing from Google-rola… which would essentially be their first real product launch since they acquired Motorola outright. (Source) WSP: http://goo.gl/CByLG

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A Chart Topper!

Posted on December 13, 2012 by John

Within a few hours of being (technically) re-released, Google Maps is #1 in iTunes (with over 8,000 nearly 5-star reviews)… both of which come as no real surprise. CNET: http://goo.gl/PwkoQ

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Oh Yeah.

Posted on December 1, 2012 by John

Christmas looks to be striking twice this year for those who’ve had an Android-powered, Game Console on their wish-list. (Source) CNET: http://goo.gl/NDVlY

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Pay Up!

Posted on November 18, 2012 by John

The record fine levied against Google just might prove to be a harbinger of fines to come as the firm is increasingly (being) viewed by various governments globally as practicing Anti-trust business practices (that recall the 1990’s when Microsoft was … Continue reading →

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Still Feeling Lost?

Posted on November 16, 2012 by John

Hope is (hopefully) on the way if the rumors are true regarding Google working on an iOS 6 Map App! (Source) Tech Spot: http://goo.gl/mDZ9y

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A Drop Off.

Posted on November 10, 2012 by John

In light of a on-going transition of power within the ruling (PRC) apparatus (aside from the residual bad-blood over the past few years) it should really come as no surprise that Google saw a dramatic drop in their traffic (in … Continue reading →

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