BusinessGoogle fades in fight to save open InternetGoogle, once boastful that it was the leading defender of a free and open Internet, has gone into the shadows.09 Jul 04:20 AM
WorldDigital literacy's gender gapIn the pervasively connected world of the 21st century, creating and sharing knowledge has never been easier. But the fact remains that many people still lack the skills required to access this information and an inequity gap is growing.08 Jul 05:20 AM
WorldIs Google sabotaging the 'right to be forgotten'?Google has been accused of misinterpreting a European court's "right to be forgotten" ruling by deleting links to apparently harmless news articles in a bid to whip up anger against "censorship".04 Jul 05:55 AM
BusinessGoogle announce unlimited cloud storageGoogle have bolstered their presence in the cloud storage space with an industrial strength version of Google Drive aimed at business users.25 Jun 08:28 PM
BusinessApp turns colouring books into 3DA Kiwi invention is taking the beloved pastime of colouring-in to a whole new, high-tech level, allowing kids' colouring creations to come to life.25 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessGoogle Glass used to read PINsSecurity researchers from the US have shown that gadgets such as Google Glass can be used to covertly record PIN codes from distances of 3 meters - even if the target display is hidden.25 Jun 07:37 AM
WorldPublic denied data accessPublic bodies and private corporations including internet giant Google are flouting the public's right to access personal data being held on them.24 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessGoogle Glass launches in the UKGoogle's wearable computer prototype Google Glass will go on sale this week to all British residents over the age of 18.24 Jun 04:33 AM
BDBDBusinessGoogle's NZ tax bill on the upGoogle Inc is paying more tax in New Zealand than previously but its $227,074 tax bill in 2013 isn't likely to stress a company with US$15.42 billion of revenue globally in the quarter ended March 31, 2014.23 Jun 12:15 AM
BusinessHow do we get girls to code?A study shows that women and girls are half as likely to be encouraged to go into computer science fields as men and boys are.20 Jun 02:44 AM
BusinessGerman minister rules out Google breakupThe EU has to rely on antitrust and privacy rules to curb Google's search-engine dominance and can't just break up the company, German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said.19 Jun 04:30 AM
BusinessThe real value of online ads? Maybe not muchA group of economists have issued a study with a startling conclusion: for a large, well-known brand, search ads are worthless.19 Jun 04:30 AM
BusinessThe man who's making Google Maps smarterGoogle Maps has changed the way we navigate and poked its cameras into our lives. Meet the geography fanatic who is the tech giant's mapping evangelist.18 Jun 07:00 AM
BusinessAmazon's smartphone to help make direct appeal to usersAmazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos wants control of the smartphone home screen so he can put more of the firm's services in front of consumers.18 Jun 02:18 AM
BusinessGoogle's eyes in the skyFollowing Google's $500m acquisition of Skybox Imaging, Slate's Will Oremus looks into the scope of Google's future.17 Jun 03:36 AM
TaxEU watchdog investigating tax breaks from Apple to StarbucksTax breaks for Apple, Starbucks and Fiat are under investigation in a clampdown on special treatment for companies.12 Jun 02:20 AM
BusinessGoogle rivals seek u-turn in EU settlement talksGoogle's opponents are lining up for a last chance to change the mind of the EU's antitrust chief as he edges toward a possible settlement with the owner of the world's biggest search engine.04 Jun 07:00 PM
EmploymentGoogle diversity data pressures Silicon Valley to changeGoogle's decision to lay bare its lack of diversity ramps up the pressure on other Silicon Valley companies to increase the number of women and minorities among technology workers.03 Jun 07:00 PM
WorldGoogle Earth 'murder' solvedA Google Earth image of an axe-weilding man standing over a prone 'victim' was the work of two pranksters, a police investigation has discovered.02 Jun 08:14 PM
WorldRuling means rethink on net useHundreds of millions of people across Europe will be forced to change the way they use the internet, a key Google adviser says.01 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldAnts more efficient than GoogleThe dedication and stamina of the worker ant were celebrated in Aesop's Fables - in contrast to the lazy, singing grasshopper.30 May 10:10 PM
Official Cash RateHow Wal-Mart, Google could steal young customers from traditional banksT-Mobile, Wal-Mart, Google and a host of other retail, tech and telecom companies are now operating like banks and they are piquing the interest of young people.30 May 01:20 AM
BusinessGoogle's self-driving car: 6 things to knowGoogle caused a flurry of excitement by unveiling an all-new self-driving car that takes its array of add-on sensors and integrates them into a vehicle that looks like a cross between a Smart car and a Cozy Coupe.29 May 04:52 AM
BusinessGoogle Glass legislation introduced in IllinoisIllinois legislators have introduced a bill that would ban the use of Google Glass on the road, describing the technology as a potentially deadly disruption.27 May 02:30 AM
BusinessA pain in the Google Glass?Google has warned that its wearable Glass device may cause headaches if used for long periods, following complaints from several users.21 May 01:52 AM
New ZealandGoogle first call for upset young KiwisA survey has found Google now beats talking to friends for young Kiwis wanting to know about sex, drugs, alcohol, depression, stress or their health.20 May 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Embarrassing old data a different issue from privacyEditorial: Do people have a right to expunge their personal internet record of references to things they regret? In real life this is not possible.20 May 05:30 PM
BusinessApple and Google drop lawsuitsApple and Google have declared a cease-fire in their intellectual-property wars.19 May 03:22 AM
