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It’s not all about the iPad – Google Chromebooks are also catching on in US schools

January 25th, 2012 4:45pm No comments

Google Chromebooks catching on in US schools

There’s been much discussion about what kind of technology is best for students, with conflicting opinions arguing over the likes of the iPad and education-targeted machines like the Lenovo X130e.

While we’ve taken a keen interest in the debate, we have to admit we’d forgotten all about Google’s Chromebooks as a tool for classrooms- yet it seems they are quietly gaining (some) traction in US schools.

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Google on SOPA: ‘Don’t Censor The Web’

January 18th, 2012 3:15pm No comments

Google on SOPA: 'Don't Censor The Web'

In  line with the web-wide protests taking place today, Google has issued a strong statement voicing its opposition to the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA) in the Senate and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the House.

Google say that these bills won’t get rid of pirate sites, arguing that offenders would just change their addresses in order to continue their criminal activities.

The search engine giant says that are ‘better ways to address piracy than to ask U.S. companies to censor the Internet.’

Read their full argument below:

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Google shows off its Google Maps 3D maze challenge [video]

January 15th, 2012 1:44pm No comments

Google shows off its Google Maps maze challenge

Google has  slipped out a promotional video showing off a Google Maps-driven game for the Google+ Games platform.

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Google intros speedier, sleekier Google Search for Android app

January 12th, 2012 11:30am No comments

Google intros speedier, sleekier Google Search for Android

On a roll after the recent release of Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, Google have whipped out an updated version of Google Search for Android, sporting a rather splendid new look.

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LG ready 3D Google TV for CES 2012 announcement

January 6th, 2012 3:30pm No comments

LG ready Google TV line up for CES 2012 announcement

When it first launched at the end of 2010,  Google TV didn’t exactly set the world on fire, but electronics giant LG has jumped onboard with their new Google TV television – and other manufacturers are expected to be announcing their own GoogleTV goggleboxes next week.

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Google launches YouTube Slam for ‘hot or not’ video face-offs, office productivity set to plummet

December 28th, 2011 5:40pm No comments

Keen to help you find more entertaining distractions, Google has launched YouTube Slam, serving up the hottest, oddest and (ahem) ‘funnest’ video clips.

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Christmas Google Doodle animates, bangs out ‘Jingle Bells’

December 24th, 2011 12:38pm No comments

Christmas Google Doodle animates, bangs out 'Jingle Bells'

We reported on what we thought was a rather understated Christmas Google doodle yesterday, but an large extra dollop of festive spirit has now been added to the google.com homepage.

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Google gets in the festive spirit with a Christmas doodle

December 23rd, 2011 3:55pm 1 comment

Google gets in the festive spirit with a Christmas doodle

With some parts of the world (like New Zealand, South Korea and Japan) already into Christmas Eve, Google’s festive logo has started appearing on their search homepage.

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Android activations soar to 700,000 devices per day

December 21st, 2011 10:51am No comments

Android activations soar to 700,000 devices per day

The rise of Android continues, with Google’s Andy Rubin reporting that the astonishing total of 700,000 Android devices were now being activated every day.

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Samsung confirms Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades for Galaxy SII, Tab and more

December 20th, 2011 11:17am No comments

Samsung confirms Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades for Galaxy SII, Tab and more

Here’s some festive good news for owners of Samsung Galaxy devices – including the hugely popular Samsung Galaxy SII and the innovate Galaxy Note  - the Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade is coming your way in the new year.

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Google serves up a snowy treat for searchers

December 17th, 2011 5:38pm No comments

Google serves up a snowy treat for searchers

Google has served up a festive treat for searchers, with a neat trick being served up for surfers typing in a certain seasonal phrase.

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How to search like a pro on Google, courtesy of a tip-packed infographic

December 13th, 2011 5:27pm No comments

How to search like a pro on Google courtesy of a tip-packed infographic

We’re on Google every day but have to admit there’s loads of clever tricks that we’ve never seen before in this helpful infographic.

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The most popular apps on Android: Market, Facebook and Google services top the list

December 12th, 2011 2:30pm No comments

The most popular apps on Android: Facebook, GMail and Google services top the list

Market research firm Nielsen has published the findings of its month-long study to find out the most-used apps on the Android platform.

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Android app downloads pass ten billion, growing at a rate of one billion per month

December 7th, 2011 9:07am No comments

Android app downloads pass ten billion, growing at a rate of one billion per month

In the  past weekend, Android users around the world managed to burst through the 10 billion app download landmark – an astonishing total.

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Whoosh! Chrome shimmies past Mozilla’s Firefox in global browser market share, IE still rulez

December 2nd, 2011 12:43pm 1 comment

Whoosh! Chrome shimmies past Mozilla’s Firefox in global browser market share, IE still rulez

For the first time, Google’s Chrome web browser has shimmied past Mozilla’s Firefox global browser market share, becoming the second most popular browser on the planet in November 2011.

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