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Google completes AdMob acquisition
Monday 31 May 2010
It's over six months now since Google announced its plans to acquire the leading mobile ad network, AdMob . Last week, the search giant finally managed to close the deal. The news was revealed after the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) eventually approved the takeover, which it had been examining on antitrust grounds.
Google enables retail stock checking
Sunday 14 March 2010
Back in 2006 Google, along with Intuit and the Kelsey Group, described the future of retailing and the picture included the ability to check the stock levels of nearby stores as you shop. It may have taken a few years, but now it's a reality - in the US, at least.
Google launches Nexus One to rival iPhone
Thursday 07 January 2010
At a launch event on Tuesday at its HQ in Mountain View, California, search giant Google unveiled its first ever piece of hardware: the Nexus One smartphone . Google wants this sleek, touchscreen device to steal market share from Apple's iPhone, RIM's BlackBerry and Nokia.
Voice is choice with Bing
Thursday 08 October 2009
In the US, Sprint Wireless has announced the launch of its new Samsung Intrepid Smartphone, which is the first mobile to feature Microsoft's brand-new voice user interface, Tellme. Available in the States from October 11, the new mobile will allow users to search the web with Bing , compose a text message or dial a friend by simply talking instead of typing.
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