Since October 2005, Volkswagen and Google have been collaborating to develop a revolutionary new kind of navigation system that will change the way we travel.
Google, Apple Labeled “Efficient Innovators”
Two of eBusiness’s most “informal” companies are top performers when it comes to making good use of their money, according to a new study. It may not come as a surprise, but Google and Apple are both extremely efficient at translating their research and development funds into products.
Skype Dialed Into Google Pack
Google’s assortment of software for computer users now includes Skype, eBay’s multi-billion dollar VoIP acquisition, as an option alongside Google Talk.
Google Cements Deal With YouTube
Google has announced they have cemented the purchase of YouTube. The price of the acquisition is $1.65 billion. Google issued 3,217,560 in shares to buy the video giant. YouTube has been wildly popular for the past year and has also seen sky rocketing growth.
Google Wants To Start Up Your Domain
Users who participate in the Google Apps for Your Domain service from Google have a new option available, a custom start page for members of the organization.
VA Tech Says Google CEO Is “The Schmidt”
Google founder Eric Schmidt has given a donation to Virginia Tech’s School of Engineering in the sum of $2 million dollars. Schmidt grew up in Blacksburg and was the son of a Virginia Tech economics professor. He was also a neighbor to Paul Torgersen a former Dean of Tech’s College of Engineering and president from 1993 to 2000.
What Marissa Mayer and Google Know
Marissa Mayer from Google was up next at the Web 2.0 Summit to talk about a key point Google has learned.
Google, Yahoo Pushback Against NYSE
The financial advertising market has been a lucrative one for major Internet players, but they feel price increases for access to the data from the New York Stock Exchange merits a legal challenge.
Google Earth Updates Give History Lesson
Google is usually on the cutting edge, or at least near it. The company’s latest “innovations” are intentionally out of date, though. Google Earth will now feature historical maps dating back as far as the 17th century.
Google Getting Ready For Radio Ads
Back in July, we reported on rumors that Google was preparing to launch AdWords for radio. Now Reuters is reporting confirmation that we will indeed see Google Audio Ads by the end of the year.