Internet

Will Yelp Derail Google's Antitrust Deal With EU? Legal Experts Weigh In

An antitrust complaint filed by online review service Yelp Inc. could sideline a pending settlement between Google Inc. and European Union regulators worried that the big U.S. search engine gives itself preferential treatment in search results. It could also force Google to respond to competitors' complaints in court.

Jul 11, 2014

Google OS Powered LG G Watch, Samsung Gear Live Smartwatches Launched in India

In a surprise move, search engine giant Google for the first time has released Android Wear powered LG and Samsung smartwatches in India simultaneously with 12 select regions.

Jun 26, 2014

Facebook Acquires Mobile Data Plan Firm Pryte to Invent Future of Connectivity

Facebook's Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg reportedly wants to connect five billion people across underdeveloped parts of the world using Pryte; a Finnish company that lets customer pay for mobile data charge within an app.

Jun 6, 2014

YouTube's Twitch Acquisition: Key Facts about the Google Deal

Though the YouTube (under Google) and Twitch deal is yet to be made official, reports from well known Wall Street-based business media houses are predicting that both companies are negotiating terms and conditions under closed doors and may confirm the news soon. To help get a better perspective of the deal, we have compiled a few aspects of the process.

May 22, 2014

Reliance Jio Rolls Out Free Wi-Fi Hotspots in Regions of Gujarat

Reliance Industries Telecom wing Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) has started offering free WIFI services in some regions of the country on a trial basis before the launch of the company's 4G services in India.

May 22, 2014

Rubik's Cube 40th Anniversary: 5 Interesting Facts about the Toy Puzzle

The Rubik's Cube has turned 40, and Google is celebrating the anniversary of the invention of the 3D toy puzzle by posting a playable version of the game on its homepage.

May 19, 2014