Tagged: Google & News
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Google’s new software language Dart aims to speed up the web News
25.05.2012 Google is on a mission to speed up the web. Flush from the success of its Chrome browser passing out Internet Explorer in recent weeks, it is now focusing on a new Javascript...Tags: internet explorer, Microsoft, Firefox, JavaScript, Chrome OS, Chrome, Dart, Browsers, App, Google -
Maths teachers in Ireland to get upskilling via new diploma News
25.05.2012 A new national initiative to upskill secondary school maths teachers in Ireland has been announced today by the Department of Education & Skills. Up to 400 places will be open... -
HP sells webOS HTML 5 group Enyo to Google News
25.05.2012 In another indication of the botched handling of the webOS opportunity, it appears HP’s Enyo team – the group that would have looked after webOS’ HTML 5 application framework –...Categories: Wireless Communications, Software & Web Development, Software, Phones, Multimedia, Mobility, Mobile, Investments -
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg dodges IPO questions at Harvard News
24.05.2012 Facebook's chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg had plenty to say about gender roles in the workplace but remained fairly tight-lipped about the social network's recent IPO...Categories: Social Media, Leadership & Management, Financial, Education, Careers and Employment, Career Advice -
Google 7-inch tablet rumoured for release in July News
24.05.2012 The market for smaller tablets just got a little bigger with Google apparently set to throw its hat into the ring this summer.Tags: Google, Apple, Motorola, Amazon, Kindle Fire, iPad, Galaxy Tab, Samsung, Tablet, Tablet Computers, -
Samsung Chromebox unboxed – before it even goes on sale (video) News
23.05.2012 Following an error by online retailer TigerDirect, a quick customer has managed to get his hands on the new Samsung Chromebox, before the product has been officially released. -
Google reveals new streamlined search app for iPhone News
23.05.2012 Google has completely redesigned the interface on its iPhone search app. In a move quite similar to the recent redesign of the Google+ app, the new app is distinguished by a...Categories: Apps, Apps Zone, Consumer Tech, Internet, Mobile, Mobility, Phones, Search, Search Engines, Wireless Communications -
US judge recommends ban on Xbox imports as patents war rages on News
23.05.2012 A judge from the International Trade Commission (ITC) in the US has recommended that Xbox consoles should no longer be imported into or sold in the US should Microsoft lose its...Categories: Wireless Communications, Phones, Mobile, Legal, Hardware, Games/Entertainment, Development -
Robert Moog synthesiser top 20 recordings News
23.05.2012 Today has seen a whirlwind of interest in the Google Doodle for electronic music pioneer Robert Moog. The Doodle, which allows users to compose tunes on a digital replica of the... -
Robert Moog 'electrified' in Google Doodle today News
23.05.2012 New Yorker Robert Moog is today’s vibrant Google Doodle subject on what would be the 78th birthday of the American pioneer of electronic music. He is best known as being the...Categories: Search Engines, Science, Multimedia, Games/Entertainment, Engineering, Engineer, Digital Media -
Career advice from top women in tech News
21.05.2012 Women in powerful positions in technology today, namely Ursula Burns, Sheryl Sandberg, Virginia Rometty, Marissa Mayer and Caterina Fake, have spoken out about career success... -
Google acquires Motorola Mobility, names new CEO News
22.05.2012 Google has closed its deal to purchase mobile device maker Motorola Mobility, Google CEO Larry Page announced on the company’s blog. The US$12.5bn deal is Google’s biggest... -
California Senate approves bill for self-driving cars News
22.05.2012 California has become the second US state to pass a bill to allow autonomous vehicles, such as Google’s self-driving cars, to be tested on its roads and highways. -
Google CEO spotted in London wearing Project Glass specs News
22.05.2012 Google’s CEO Larry Page has been seen in London wearing the company’s forthcoming Project Glass wearable computer specs.Categories: Wireless Communications, Phones, Multimedia, Mobility, Mobile, Hardware, Digital Media, Consumer Tech, Communications -
AirSpeed Telecom links directly with London’s LINX exchange News
24.04.2012 Licensed wireless telecoms provider AirSpeed Telecom has developed a direct link with the London Internet Exchange. The move also allows AirSpeed Telecom to link directly with... -
EU gives Google the opportunity to resolve anti-trust concerns News
21.05.2012 A statement from the European Commission lists four major concerns regarding the search giant’s competitive dominance and requests that these issues be resolved in a matter of...Tags: Google, Search, Android, Mobile, OS, European Commission, European Union, Anti-trust, Microsoft, -
Google reveals Irish finalists in its Science Fair News
21.05.2012 Google has announced the 90 regional finalists of its second Google Science Fair, and two Irish entries have been selected. -
Chrome passes Internet Explorer by as world’s most used browser News
21.05.2012 New figures from StatCounter reveal that Google’s Chrome web browser is now the world’s most used browser, bypassing Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. -
Wearable tech: the new wave (infographic) News
21.05.2012 From bionic contact lenses to self-cleaning fabrics, a new infographic outlines some of the coolest wearable tech its makers are hoping will become the next big things with...