Web-connected cars ‘to become the norm’
An internet-connected car could become the norm, with features including speech recognition, and internet connection with Wi-Fi and 3G, according to a new industry survey.
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Google boosts mobile with 200 patents from IBM
Google has acquired over 200 mobile-related patents and patent applications from IBM, as it looks to press further into the mobile device market while shielding itself from litigation from rivals such as Apple.
New Yahoo CEO: PayPal president to lead embattled online giant
Yahoo has appointed Scott Thompson, the president of online payments firm Paypal, as its new head, as the embattled internet media giant looks to turn around its fortunes.
Games consoles becoming ‘entertainment hubs’
US consumers are using their Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii devices to stream movies and TV shows in growing numbers, according to a new survey.
Bing reveals top search trends of 2011
Microsoft has unveiled the top US-based search terms used on its search engine Bing for 2011, with pop star Justin Bieber named as the most searched for person this year.
Microsoft sells shopping search engine Ciao to LeGuide
Microsoft has sold its product search and customer reviews engine Ciao to LeGuide.com for an undisclosed sum.
Yahoo strategy doubts grow at Goldman Sachs
It’s tough being a portal these days, and particularly if you’re under the thumb of analysts who have lost faith in the business model of portals. The latest battering for the Yahoo strategy comes from Goldman Sachs, but their verdict has implications far beyond Yahoo. Here’s what they said and why it matters…
Smartphone use in Japan: Males under 35 top users
The majority of smartphone owners in Japan are males under the age of 35, according to new research.
Chrome overtakes Firefox as world’s second most popular browser
Google’s Chrome browser has overtaken Firefox as the world’s second most popular browser behind internet explorer, according to new data.
Facebook’s ‘$100bn April float’: Insanity or visionary?
Facebook is reportedly planning an initial public offering next year that will value the social network at more than $100bn.