Google-Twitter feature for faster story display on smartphones

Last Updated: Saturday, September 12, 2015, 15:37

Citing multiple sources, tech website Recode reported about a feature that will show instant articles to users who click on a link in Twitter or in Google search results.

US law firm targets Google foes for private damages claims

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 18:49

US law firm and class action specialist Hausfeld launched a platform on Tuesday to help pursue claims against Google, posing a potential headache for the world`s No. 1 Internet search engine amid its regulatory troubles in Europe.

Google brings new exhibits from Indian museums online

Last Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 17:01

The unveiled collection also includes 26 new virtual tours of famous sites like the Ekattarso Mahadeva Temple and the royal saloon that once was part of the Palace on Wheels.

China's Baidu to buy back $1 billion shares after investor selldown

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 16:57

Baidu Inc, China`s biggest internet search engine company, said on Thursday it will buy back shares worth $1 billion after the company`s stock price slid following a weak earnings report earlier this week.

Google profit beats forecasts for first time in six quarters

Last Updated: Friday, July 17, 2015, 09:56

Google Inc posted a better-than-expected profit for the first time in the last six quarters, as advertising revenue jumped for the largest Web search engine, lifting its stock about 10 percent on Thursday.

Microsoft hands display ads to AOL, maps to Uber

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 15:00

Microsoft Corp said on Monday it will hand over its display advertising business to AOL Inc and sell some map-generating technology to ride-hailing app company Uber, as it slims down its money-losing online operations.

Google aims to bring 20 mn Indian SMBs online by 2017

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 16:12

The GMB app will help small and medium businesses (SMBs) create and manage their business information online across Google in English and Hindi for free, without having to invest in a website or a domain.

Tiger Global exits Just Dial, sells stakes for over Rs 430 cr

Last Updated: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 12:16

Private equity giant Tiger Global exited its investment in local search engine Just Dial for over Rs 430 crore through an open market transaction.

Microsoft, Yahoo update search agreement

Last Updated: Thursday, April 16, 2015, 22:42

Microsoft and Yahoo have updated their search partnership to allow more flexibility in searches and end Yahoo`s exclusive sales force role with advertisers.

Google criticizes EU charges as `wide of the mark`

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 17:12

Google dismissed European Union charges that it abused its dominant position as Europe`s top search engine, downplaying its role as gatekeeper of the Internet.