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FTC settlement with Google won't end privacy violations

Posted October 25, 2011 - 9:44 am

Despite the FTC's "tough" settlement with Google over privacy violations last year, companies will continue to mine and abuse user information for profit.
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Google's Schmidt (finally) takes to Google+

Posted October 13, 2011 - 3:53 pm

After being noticeably absent from his company's own social network, Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt finally has joined the ranks of Google+ users.
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Google's Schmidt to Congress: "We're in the rankings business."

Posted September 22, 2011 - 8:36 am

Several U.S. senators accused Google of giving search preferences to its own suite of services over competitors, but Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt denied that his company is manipulating search results during a hearing Wednesday.
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Senators question if Google has biased search results

Posted September 21, 2011 - 4:18 pm

Several U.S. senators accused Google of giving search preferences to its own suite of services over competitors, but Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt denied that his company is manipulating search results during a hearing Wednesday.
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Google investors sue Page, Schmidt over $500M settlement with DOJ

Posted September 2, 2011 - 11:17 am

Google's board of directors and several of its executives, including CEO Larry Page and chairman Eric Schmidt, were sued this week in a pair of lawsuits that claimed they breached their fiduciary duties by facilitating illegal imports of prescription drugs.
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Google Plus real name policy stays, says Schmidt

Posted August 30, 2011 - 11:21 am

On the Internet, how does anyone know you're not a dog? On Google+, if you're a dog, username Fido will give you away. And if you prefer going by CatChaser1991, too bad: there's no place for you on Google+. And that makes some people unhappy.
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You'll tap-and-pay within a year, says Google's Schmidt

Posted June 23, 2011 - 10:44 am

We've been hearing a lot lately about mobile wallet services that let you pay for stuff simply by swiping or tapping your smartphone at checkout--no cash or plastic cards required. Sure, it sounds nifty--think of all the dove holograms we'll save--but when will tap-and-pay go mainstream? According to Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt, within twelve months.
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Breakfast links: Eric Schmidt admits failure

Posted June 1, 2011 - 9:47 am

Plus: Apple's WWDC keynote is going to be a big deal whether Apple agrees to it or not
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Tina Fey chats with Eric Schmidt

Posted April 27, 2011 - 8:31 am

It's a general understanding that viral videos should be three minutes or less, but in this case we'd forgive you for watching a 56-minute video.
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Eric Schmidt's salary goes from $1 to $1.25 million

Posted April 20, 2011 - 7:57 am

Google executive chairman also in line for annual bonuses of up to $6 million.
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Google shares down on missed Q1 earnings, payroll concerns

Posted April 14, 2011 - 4:09 pm

Google reported first-quarter results after Thursday's market close that showed a 27 percent increase in revenue over the year-ago quarter and a 17 percent increase in net income.
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What to expect from Google's Q1 earnings

Posted April 13, 2011 - 1:20 pm

The first thing you shouldn't expect from Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) when it releases first-quarter results following Thursday's market close is the announcement of a new CEO. It's not like they can do that every quarter.
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Eric Schmidt rumored to be contender for Commerce Secretary

Posted March 10, 2011 - 11:05 pm

Should a guy who revels over his company getting "right up to the creepy line" regarding user privacy be on the short list for a powerful government job in Washington, D.C.?
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Growing concerns about Steve Jobs

Posted February 18, 2011 - 6:22 pm

One of the first things I did Friday morning when I saw coverage of President Obama's meeting with tech leaders in California Thursday night was search for pictures or video. Not of Obama, or Mark Zuckerberg or Eric Schmidt. I wanted to see how Steve Jobs looked.
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Obama, technology leaders to discuss secret plan for mobile-apps-based Muslim caliphate

Posted February 17, 2011 - 5:14 pm

Someone is on to the liberal conspiracy between the Obama Administration and search giant Google, and that someone is Fox Network star and American hero Glenn Beck.
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Steve Jobs to meet President Obama

Posted February 17, 2011 - 10:45 am

With tabloid rumours about the state of his health circulating, Apple's CEO is due to meet President Obama on Thursday.
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Eric Schmidt keynote at Mobile World Congress (live blog)

Posted February 15, 2011 - 11:33 am

Google CEO Eric Schmidt discusses the search giant's mobile future at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Live blogging begins at 11:45 a.m. ET.
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Eric Schmidt makes first appearance after stepping down as Google CEO [video]

Posted January 27, 2011 - 3:49 pm

For a guy extolling Google Instant, he can sure talk a long time.
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Google CEO shakeup: Advantage Microsoft in apps war?

Posted January 25, 2011 - 4:20 pm

You have to wonder if Microsoft execs were dancing the jig after hearing the news that business-minded Google CEO Eric Schmidt was replaced by 38-year-old co-founder and elusive search guru Larry Page.
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Is Google suffering from Microsoft syndrome?

Posted January 25, 2011 - 2:17 pm

Replacing CEO Eric Schmidt with co-founder Larry Page may be an attempt to return to its fleet-footed youth.
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Google's Schmidt gets $100M thank-you gift

Posted January 24, 2011 - 3:49 pm

Eric Schmidt is getting an impressive parting gift of $100 million as he departs Google as CEO, but remains with the company as executive chairman.
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Will Google CEO shift undermine enterprise efforts?

Posted January 24, 2011 - 12:29 pm

New Google CEO Larry Page lacks the enterprise experience that customers prized in Eric Schmidt. Will it matter?
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5 Plausible Reasons Eric Schmidt Resigned

Posted January 24, 2011 - 11:57 am

Just why exactly is Eric Schmidt stepping down as Google CEO? The closest Schmidt comes to explaining why is revealed in his now infamous tweet: "Day-to-day adult supervision no longer needed!"
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The best theory about why Schmidt is stepping aside

Posted January 21, 2011 - 12:08 pm

From the moment Google stunned the tech world after Thursday's market close by announcing long-time chief executive Eric Schmidt was turning over CEO responsibilities to company co-founder Larry Page, industry observers have floated theories about the reasons behind the change. Here's the best one.
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Did Google push Schmidt aside over Facebook challenge?

Posted January 21, 2011 - 11:13 am

Why, with Google going gangbusters, would company leaders decide Eric Schmidt needs to step aside as chief executive? One analyst's speculation: To better position to take on Facebook.
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