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• Google to lengthen SSL encryption keys from August

  By Jeremy Kirk | 24 May, 2013 07:00

  Google plans to upgrade the security of its SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates, an important component of secure communications.

• US ITC refuses to ban Microsoft's Xbox at Google's request

  By John Ribeiro | 24 May, 2013 03:03

  The U.S. International Trade Commission has turned down a request for a ban on Microsoft's Xbox after finding that the gaming device did not infringe a patent owned by Google's Motorola Mobility unit.

• Google tests enhanced notifications in Chrome browser

  By Juan Carlos Perez | 23 May, 2013 23:09

  Google has released a beta version of Chrome that introduces what the company describes as "richer" notifications from the browser's apps and extensions.

• T-Mobile spurns Google Wallet, in a decidedly 'un-un-carrier' decision

  By Jon Gold | 23 May, 2013 18:36

  Mobile payment is kind of like a slightly more realistic version of the flying car – a technology we've been hearing about seemingly forever that never really takes off. OK, so the analogy isn't perfect, given that a few companies are actually using things like Square and McDonald's has those tap pads for NFC payment, but given how long we've been hearing about it, you'd think it would be just a little more common by now.

• Google engineer bashes Microsoft's handling of security researchers, discloses Windows zero-day

  By Gregg Keizer | 23 May, 2013 09:47

  A Google security engineer accused Microsoft of treating outside researchers with "great hostility" days before posting details of an unpatched vulnerability in Windows that could be used to crash PCs or gain additional access rights.

• No Nexus-like Galaxy S4 for Australian users

  By Jared Newman | 23 May, 2013 08:19

  Australian Android fans won't be able to enjoy the pure Google experience on Samsung's Galaxy S4 smartphone - at least not yet.

• Twitter aims to become safer with two-step sign-in

  By Zach Miners | 22 May, 2013 22:56

  Twitter, in a much-needed move to keep its users safer from cyberattacks, is introducing a more secure login process.

• Google launching new fund for later-stage tech investments

  By Zach Miners | 22 May, 2013 20:39

  Google is launching a new fund through which it will make later-stage investments in technology companies, a Google executive said Wednesday.

• Google: Concerns over Instant unwarranted

  By Juan Carlos Perez | 14 September, 2010 03:20

  Google shook the search market last week with the launch of Instant, a new feature that lets the company's search engine refresh results on the fly as people type their queries.

• Google VP Mayer describes the perfect search engine

  By Juan Carlos Perez | 11 November, 2009 08:44

  Last month, Google CEO Eric Schmidt said during the company's earnings call that Google had implemented about 120 search quality improvements during the third quarter as it moves toward its ultimate goal: "We want to get to the perfect search engine."

• At 10, Google reiterates commitment to CIOs

  By Juan Carlos Perez | 08 September, 2008 08:36

  Google, which celebrates 10 years of its incorporation this month, remains strongly committed to its Enterprise unit and to the customers it serves, including IT and business managers and CIOs, although most of the company's revenue comes from online advertising.

• Despite Schmidt's timeline, Google may ship Glass in 2013

  By Sharon Gaudin | 21 May, 2013 10:15

  Just a month after a top Google executive said Glass wouldn't be officially released for another year, sources say the computerized eyeglasses actually should ship by the end of this year.

• Chinese hackers master art of lying low

  By Jaikumar Vijayan | 20 May, 2013 10:14

  China's remarkable success in infiltrating U.S. government, military and corporate networks in recent years shouldn't be seen as a sign that the country is gaining on the U.S. lead in cybertechnology, security experts say. They're just very persistent and very good at remaining undetected for long periods of time.

• How Google's I/O moves measure up to what Apple offers

  By Lex Friedman | 17 May, 2013 18:04

  Google had a lot to say during Wednesday's Google I/O keynote--so would you, if you had three-and-a-half hours to fill. And while new features in voice-powered search functionality, Google Maps, and other pronouncements from the search giant were certainly eye-catching, just how much of what was said at this week's developer conference should make iOS device owners sit up and take notice?

• Google woos developers as software becomes more important

  By Mikael Ricknäs | 17 May, 2013 15:43

  Google did its best to court developers at this year's I/O conference with a much-needed integrated developer environment, API for better games and the ability to more easily translate apps. Their allegiance will become increasingly important as smartphone and tablet hardware sees fewer dramatic improvements.

• Google weaves Larry Page's social strategy into Maps, Search

  By Sharon Gaudin | 16 May, 2013 17:12

  It became clear at Google I/O this week that Google is quietly but assuredly implementing CEO Larry Page's strategy to use Google+ to transform the entire Google experience.

• Opinion: Does Google+ matter for small businesses?

  By Christopher Null | 16 May, 2013 15:36

  Pop quiz for small business owners: When is the last time you updated your company's Google+ page?

• Google has 'lapped Siri' with sci-fi-like search

  By Sharon Gaudin | 16 May, 2013 10:06

  Google laid out its plan for the future of search at Google I/O, talking about a search engine for mobile and desktop that not only answers your questions but has a conversation with you and offers information before you even ask for it.

• Google dives headfirst into streaming music pool

  By Sharon Gaudin | 16 May, 2013 10:06

  At Google I/O on Wednesday, Google unveiled a streaming music service that will compete directly with the likes of Pandora and Spotify -- in what is said to be a growing market, however.