Google sites accounted for 9 in 10 UK searches in December
Google sites, including YouTube, accounted for over 91% of all searches in UK in December 2011, according to new research.
Google search now offers ‘personal results’ from users’ social contacts
Google has begun offering users ‘personal results’ alongside its standard search results, as the internet giant continues its efforts to rival Facebook as the dominant social media destination.
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.
Top US web brands of 2011: Google Facebook and Yahoo top list
Google was the most-visited U.S. Web brand, while Facebook held its lead among social networks and blogs, according to new data from Nielsen.
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.
Daily deals sites: Groupon sales outpacing rivals
Groupon outperformed its rivals in November 2011 in the US, increasing revenue while its closest competitors posted declines, according to a new report.
Facebook ‘most searched for keyword in 2011’
The top ten U.S. search terms included four variations on Facebook – Facebook.com, Facebook, Facebook login and www.facebook.com – marking the second year the social networking giant has had four top ten slots, according to new research.
Google wins Firefox default search status
Firefox maker Mozilla said it has agreed a three-year contract extension for Google to remain the default search provider on the web browser.
Growth of Android statistics – Activation rates leap
There are now over 700,000 Android devices activated every day, according to a new announcement from Google.