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03/11/10 4:36pm Mobile Google Product Search adds location-aware stock checks
Google is once again trying to change the way we use the internet to shop for products, with a new tool that searches local… dig deeper
Around the web: Google Mobile Blog
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02/03/10 3:04pm Mobile Big Nexus One update includes 3G fix, multi-touch, Google Goggles image-based search
A multi-faceted Nexus One update from Google adds some new ways to initiate searches, fixes some of the lingering 3G bugs, and… dig deeper
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12/29/09 3:53pm Computing, Mobile Facebook was more popular than Google this Christmas
Traffic firm HitWise reports that Facebook became the #1 most visited website in the world on Christmas Eve and Christmas, beating usual champion Google for the first time. dig deeper
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12/21/09 1:40pm Computing Twitter was profitable in 2009
Since the service's launch, folks have speculated as to when it would finally become profitable. It looks like 2009 was the year thanks to search deals. dig deeper
Around the web: BusinessWeek Online -- Technology
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12/21/09 12:35pm Mobile, Computing Yelp won't sell to Google, turns down more than $500 million
Last week, the deal was in its final stages, but Yelp told Google this weekend that it has decided not to go through with it. dig deeper
Around the web: TechCrunch (97 comments)
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12/18/09 12:21pm Computing, Mobile Google is trying to buy Yelp for at least $500 million
Google already offers a similar service with Place Pages, but Yelp has thus far dominated the space. dig deeper
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12/15/09 5:00pm Computing bit.ly Pro launches, one-ups goo.gl and fb.me
Just a day after Facebook and Google announced URL shortening services, reigning URL shortener bit.ly unveiled its new bit.ly Pro… dig deeper
Around the web: blog.bit.ly
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12/14/09 7:12pm Computing Google, Facebook unveil URL shortener services
Both companies have launched URL shortening functionality similar to that of bit.ly or is.gd, but for the moment their use is limited. dig deeper
Around the web: googleblog.blogspot.com
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12/07/09 3:30pm Computing, Mobile Google real-time search unveiled
The new feature adds a box at the top of your search results that automatically updates with newly published web pages, tweets, and more. dig deeper
Around the web: googleblog.blogspot.com
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12/07/09 12:55pm Computing, Mobile Google's Favorite Places get window barcodes for mobile customers
Google has mailed window sticker barcodes to 100,000 local businesses. You'll be able to scan them with your mobile device to get more information on the business. dig deeper
Around the web: googleblog.blogspot.com
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12/04/09 5:50pm Computing Apple in talks to buy Lala music service
This move could indicate that Apple plans to launch a web-based version of iTunes. dig deeper
Around the web: bloomberg.com
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12/03/09 12:30pm Computing Google Friend Connect integrates with Twitter
This news comes right after Yahoo! announced a deal with Facebook Connect. dig deeper
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