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Google introduces major corporate overhaul & a new CEO
Alphabet Inc will replace Google as a publicly traded entity, to leverage some existing products.
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Google's Waze to start carpooling pilot program in Israel
The application will use Waze’s navigation system to learn the routes drivers most frequently take to work.
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Google increases user privacy controls
Data control has become increasingly important to users in recent years.
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Google's self-driving cars to hit roads soon
The prototypes will be equipped with removable steering wheels, brake pedals and accelerator pedals.
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Google's self-driving cars involved in 11 accidents
The cars had been hit from behind 7 times, mainly at traffic lights and most accidents being on city streets.
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Google launches Robben Island interactive tour
Robben Island CEO Sibongiseni Mkhize tells Bruce Whitfield he expects a boost in visitors to the island due to a new Google feature.
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Indian firms could get boost from Google, Alibaba
Chinese giant Alibaba is in talks with Indian online marketplace Snapdeal over a potential investment.
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GM open to work with Google on self-driving cars
Car makers including GM are also racing to develop features that will make cars safer to drive.
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Gmail blocked in China
Almost all of Google’s services have been heavily disrupted in China since June this year.
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Meyiwa, Ebola tops Google’s search report
More South Africans entered Google searches for Meyiwa than for Pistorius.
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EU to apply 'right to be forgotten rule' on Web worldwide
Google has been scrubbing results only from the European versions of its website.
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EU may propose Google break-up
European politicians are growing concerned by Google’s command of the internet industry.
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Google team to collect secret project from SA farmer
A farmer discovered remnants of a secret Google project on his premises in the Northern Cape.
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Google Glass future clouded
Several key employees instrumental to developing Glass have left the company in the last six months.
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YouTube launches paid music subscription service
The subscription for the ad-free service will start at $7.99 per month.
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Google's Pichai to oversee major products & services
The India-born executive will have oversight over products such as search, maps, Google+ and commerce.
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Google's revenue falls short
Slow growth in internet advertising has contributed to a lower revenue rate for the internet giant.
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Google tests ultra fast wireless service
Google will test new tech that may provide the foundation for a wireless “Fiber” service.
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Report: Google to launch own mobile chat app
If launched, the mobile app will compete in the mobile chat space with the likes of WhatsApp, Line and Hike.
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Google searches for right note in online music trade
Music is key for the company’s success as people spend more time on mobile devices.
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Google selects HTC for upcoming Nexus tablet
Reports say Google had been mulling HTC as a potential Nexus tablet partner since last year.
