Google’s Android boss Andy Rubin replaced by Chrome manager

Last Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2013, 19:12

Head of Google’s Android division Andy Rubin has been replaced by Sundar Pichai, who manages Google Chrome and Apps.

Google high-end Chrome OS laptop launched; priced at $1,299

Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013, 09:38

Google has introduced its own high-end laptop Chromebook Pixel powered by its Chrome operating system.

Google offers $3.14159 mn prizes to crack Chrome!

Last Updated: Saturday, February 2, 2013, 19:06

The figure is a nod to pi, an irrational number that has intrigued mathematicians for thousands of years.

Google Chrome temporarily blocks Twitpic over ‘malicious malware threat’

Last Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012, 13:17

Google has blocked millions of Twitter accounts, saying that the micro blogging site’s picture sharing service, Twitpic, is a ‘malicious threat’ to computers.

Gmail service goes down globally

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 12:16

Gmail service was down on Monday around the world leaving millions unable to access their email accounts for about half-an-hour.

How to preserve priceless masterpieces

Last Updated: Thursday, November 15, 2012, 21:50

The chrome yellow pigment used by renowned post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh and others in the 19th and 20th centuries is especially sensitive to certain types of light – making it extremely susceptible to darkening.

Acer launches C7 Chromebook for $199

Last Updated: Thursday, November 15, 2012, 09:48

Acer has launched the latest version of Chromebook laptops- Acer C7 at USD 199.

Lawsuit seeks to stop Google from distributing Chrome mobile browser

Last Updated: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 09:22

Google has been sued by a US-based technology firm in a bid to stop the Internet search giant from distributing its Chrome mobile web browser in America.

Metkore Alloys to invest $80 million in Oman plant

Last Updated: Monday, June 11, 2012, 09:28

The project work of Metkore is expected to start in October, with the completion of the work within 18 months.

Google new Chromebook unveiled, gets faster speeds, intuitive software

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 11:19

The latest Chromebook and the new Chromebox will be available online only, beginning in the US Tuesday followed by a Wednesday release in the United Kingdom.