BBC News (blog)

The MicrosoftGoogle feud comes to Washington Politico By TONY ROMM & MIKE ZAPLER | 3/31/11 6:57 PM EDT Microsoft may have filed its antitrust case against Google in Europe for the same reason Willie Sutton robbed banks: That's where the money is. The European Commission has a history of levying big fines … Google Plays Down Microsoft's Antitrust Complaint in EuropeNew York Times Why Microsoft is taking on Google in EuropeCNET (blog) Microsoft Complains to EU in Google ProbeWall Street Journal CNNMoney -Reuters -The Independent all 846 news articles »

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CBC.ca

Google +1 = Social Overload PCWorld I'm not sure how to say this, but I'm starting to think I might be antisocial. It's not because I've spoken to more smartphones than humans today, mind you — no, that's just part of an average Thursday. … Google +1 Is Not a Social NetworkPC Magazine With +1, Google really, really wants to be your friendCNN What Is Google +1?msnbc.com Computerworld -Los Angeles Times -San Jose Mercury News all 685 news articles »

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Reuters

Microsoft's Antitrust Turnabout Wall Street Journal Sigh. Invoking Romeo and Juliet's Mercutio may be the most natural response to Microsoft's complaint to the European Commission over Google's allegedly anticompetitive behavior—a plague on the houses of Gates-Ballmer and Page-Brin would be well … Google Plays Down Microsoft's Antitrust Complaint in EuropeNew York Times Microsoft accuses Google of antitrust violationsCNNMoney Microsoft Files Antitrust Complaint Against GoogleInformationWeek San Francisco Chronicle -TIME -Reuters all 750 news articles »

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BBC News (blog)

Microsoft Files Antitrust Complaint Against Google InformationWeek The formal complaint with European Union regulators says Google is not playing fair in capturing the lion's share of ad revenue from search. By Antone Gonsalves InformationWeek Microsoft has filed an antitrust complaint against Google with European … Microsoft's Antitrust TurnaboutWall Street Journal Microsoft Files Complaint Against Google, Joins EU InvestigationMyFox Chicago Does Its Anti-Google, Antitrust Complaint Make Microsoft One Of The Losers …San Francisco Chronicle New York Times -CNNMoney -TIME all 741 news articles »

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Reuters

Microsoft Ups the Ante on Google Competition Allegations National Journal Microsoft legal chief Brad Smith wrote in a blog post detailing the complaint filed with the European Commission that “Google has engaged in a broadening pattern of walling off access to content and data that competitors need to … Microsoft files European antitrust complaint against GoogleInfoWorld Microsoft Calls Google Antitrust, Google 'Not Surprised'TIME Microsoft accuses Google of antitrust violationsCNNMoney New York Times -San Francisco Chronicle -Los Angeles Times all 710 news articles »

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Myjoyonline.com

Microsoft Throws Its Weight Behind Google Antitrust Challenge In Europe Forbes Microsoft said it has filed a complaint with the European Union against Google, joining others who have said the search behemoth engaged in anti-competitive practices. The EU has an ongoing investigation into Google's search practices and whether they … Microsoft Calls Google Antitrust, Google 'Not Surprised'TIME Microsoft accuses Google of antitrust violationsCNNMoney Google Plays Down Microsoft's Antitrust Complaint in EuropeNew York Times Los Angeles Times -Fortune -Wall Street Journal all 693 news articles »

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CNET (blog)

Windows Phone 7 draws 1200 new developers per week, 11.5k apps per year BetaNews Though Windows Phone 7 has only been available to consumers for a little over four months, developer tools for the platform have been available for more than a year. To celebrate the first full year … Microsoft Claims Windows Phone 7 Numbers PositiveeWeek Microsoft Touts Windows Phone 7 Marketplace SuccessInformationWeek Windows Phone apps emphasizing quality over quantityDigitaltrends.com The Mac Observer -ReadWriteWeb -GigaOm all 211 news articles »

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CNET (blog)

Windows Phone 7 draws 1200 new developers per week, 11.5k apps per year BetaNews Though Windows Phone 7 has only been available to consumers for a little over four months, developer tools for the platform have been available for more than a year. To celebrate the first full year … Microsoft Touts Windows Phone 7 Marketplace SuccessInformationWeek Windows Phone apps emphasizing quality over quantityDigitaltrends.com Microsoft Touts 'Quality Over Quantity' in its App StoreThe Mac Observer ReadWriteWeb -GigaOm -Mobile Burn all 211 news articles »

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Politico

Microsoft accuses Google of antitrust violations CNNMoney NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Microsoft plans to file a formal complaint with the European Commission Thursday, accusing Google of abusing its position as the region's dominant search engine. … Microsoft files European antitrust complaint against GoogleLos Angeles Times Google Plays Down Microsoft's Antitrust Complaint in EuropeNew York Times Microsoft Files EU Complaint Against GoogleNPR Banktech -Wall Street Journal -BBC News (blog) all 644 news articles »

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NEWS.com.au

Microsoft Touts 'Quality Over Quantity' in its App Store The Mac Observer Microsoft employee Brandon Watson on Wednesday published a blog post headlined “A Year Later–The Windows Phone 7 Numbers That Matter,” in which he noted, among other things, that “we have always been focused on quality over quantity” in the Windows … Updated Windows Phone schedule: good news for most, AT&T still awfulArs Technica Microsoft delivers the numbers on Windows Phone 7Inquirer NoDo update for AT&T scheduled for "early April" says MicrosoftMobile Burn Computerworld -CNET (blog) -BusinessWeek all 175 news articles »

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The Guardian

Microsoft files European antitrust complaint against Google Los Angeles Times Microsoft Corp. said it was filing a formal antitrust complaint in Europe against Google Inc., alleging the Internet giant is squelching competition by limiting access to some of its data from YouTube and other services. The complaint will be filed as … Google Plays Down Microsoft's Antitrust Complaint in EuropeNew York Times Microsoft declares war on Google in EU anti-trust complaintAFP Microsoft files Google complaint with EUBizjournals.com PC Magazine -The Guardian -Forbes (blog) all 556 news articles »

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The Guardian

Channel Partners To Help WebOS Tablet Beat iPad 2 Reckons HP ITProPortal After Microsoft and Dell, yet another major technology company has criticised Apple's product strategy, more specifically its relationship with the all-important channel partners. HP America's senior vice president of solution partners organisation, … Dell, HP execs lash out at Apple's iOS successesApple Insider The $3000 iPadWall Street Journal Why Dell Is Wrong About The iPadInformationWeek PC Magazine -eWeek -msnbc.com all 506 news articles »

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Kansas City Star

Microsoft takes on Google with antitrust complaint The Guardian Microsoft has filed a antitrust complaint to the European commission alleging Google of stopping anyone from 'creating a competitive alternative'. Photograph: Chris Jackson/Getty Images Microsoft has upped the ante in its bitter rivalry with Google by … Microsoft Adds to E.U.'s Google ProbeTIME Microsoft adds voice to EU's Google probeMarketWatch Irony Squared: Microsoft Tries Antitrust Tactic Against GoogleITworld.com TG Daily -Wall Street Journal -Reuters all 389 news articles »

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Fox News

Google Introduces +1 Button to Rival Facebook's Like Slate Magazine (blog) Do you long to see which websites your friends enjoy? Well, Google is making it possible, thanks to a new +1 button that somewhat akin to Facebook's ubiquitous Like. Google touts the feature as a means of increasing the relevance of a Google search – a … Google Wants Search to Be More SocialWall Street Journal Google announces +1 Button in a challenge to Facebook's Like ButtonLos Angeles Times Google gets more social with its search engineComputerworld San Jose Mercury News -PC Magazine -Telegraph.co.uk all 444 news articles »

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Reuters Blogs (blog)

FTC privacy case settled Indianapolis Star AP WASHINGTON — Google has agreed to adopt a comprehensive privacy program to settle federal charges that it deceived users and violated its own privacy policy when it launched a social networking service called Buzz last year. … Baby-sitting GoogleNew York Post Google settles with FTC, unveils new social toolMarketWatch Google Settles With FTC On BuzzTheStreet.com AFP -CNET -San Francisco Chronicle all 610 news articles »

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Reuters

Baby-sitting Google New York Post Google has a new baby sitter, and this one is ready to slap it with hefty fines should the search giant step out of line. The company settled a Federal Trade Commission investigation yesterday that increases the scrutiny of its privacy … Google settles with FTC, unveils new social toolMarketWatch Google Settles With FTC On BuzzTheStreet.com Google adds recommendation feature to searchAFP CNET -San Francisco Chronicle -TIME all 605 news articles »

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Techtree.com

Microsoft Wins Over Developers BusinessWeek Microsoft (MSFT) has delivered 1.5 million downloads of a tool kit to make applications for Windows Phone 7, a sign the operating system may be winning over developers even as it gains traction slowly with consumers. … Smartphone Shipment Growth May Slow This Year, IDC SaysBloomberg Microsoft joins mobile-payment pushBoston Globe NFC Pay By Mobile Phone Technology Heating UpWall Street Journal (blog) eWeek -CNET -PC Magazine all 536 news articles »

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The Hindu

Microsoft Wins Over Developers BusinessWeek Microsoft (MSFT) has delivered 1.5 million downloads of a tool kit to make applications for Windows Phone 7, a sign the operating system may be winning over developers even as it gains traction slowly with consumers. … Smartphone Shipment Growth May Slow This Year, IDC SaysBloomberg Microsoft joins mobile-payment pushBoston Globe NFC Pay By Mobile Phone Technology Heating UpWall Street Journal (blog) eWeek -CNET -PC Magazine all 527 news articles »

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Globe and Mail

Google, FTC reach privacy settlement Cherry Hill Courier Post AP Google has agreed to adopt a comprehensive privacy program to settle federal charges that it deceived users and violated its own privacy policy when it launched a social networking service called Buzz last year. The search giant triggered a fierce … Google Settles Data Privacy Complaint With FTC on 'Buzz' Social NetworkBloomberg Google settles with FTC, unveils new social toolMarketWatch Google to face independent privacy audits for 20 yrs for 'violating privacy …DailyIndia.com TheStreet.com -The Spokesman Review (subscription) -CNET all 555 news articles »

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NEWS.com.au

Google launches +1 so users can say they like ads and search results Telegraph.co.uk Google has added a new social element to its search with the launch of “+1”. The new button will appear next to search results and adverts. Clicking on it will allow users' friends to … Google Wants Search to Be More SocialWall Street Journal Google announces +1 Button in a challenge to Facebook's Like ButtonLos Angeles Times Google adds +1 for recommendationsSan Jose Mercury News Bloomberg -Ars Technica -BusinessWeek all 497 news articles »

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