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Eric Schmidt to quit as executive chairman of Alphabet, Google’s parent company
Eric Schmidt, the man who helped steer Google to global success, is stepping down as the executive chairman of its parent company, Alphabet.
Google’s Eric Schmidt on a private visit to North Korea
Eric Schmidt is on a visit to one of the world's most closed countries this week. The Google chairman is accompanying the former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson on a humanitarian mission with the trip apparently having nothing to do with the day job.
Google tablet could be out in the next six months, says Schmidt
In an interview given with an Italian newspaper this week, Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt suggested the web giant is planning to have its own tablet on the market in the first half of 2012.
Reality check: Is Eric Schmidt’s Android optimism bravado or bull?
Google's Eric Schmidt asserts that Android is ahead of the iPhone, and by mid-2012 Google TV will be everywhere. Is there anything to Schmidt's bold words, or is it just enthusiasm gone overboard?
Video: Eric Schmidt talks Google TV’s impending dominance and Ice Cream Sandwich at Le Web
Eric Schmidt discussed a broad range of topics at Le Web yesterday including Google TV, Android Ice Cream Sandwich, Motorola, and why iOS still gets more love than Android.
Jobs wanted to ‘destroy’ Android, biography says
According to the forthcoming Steve Jobs biography, the Apple co-founder was intent on destroying Google's Android mobile operating system, as he considered it to be a "stolen product."
What, me evil? How Google landed in hot water, and what happens now
Google is accused of favoring its own services over competitors' in search results, but Google says it's just giving users what they want. Can that really violate federal law? And what happens if it does?
Google and Facebook splurge on lobbying in Q2
Internet companies such as Google and Facebook are splurging on their presence in Washington according to Q2 lobbying expenditure reports.
Google+ expected to pass 18 million users, growth rate slows
With a bit more than three quarters of a million people signing up on Monday, the Google+ social network is still seeing major interest from the public, be it at a slower pace.
Google chairman Schmidt to testify to Senate
Google chairman Eric Schmidt will testify to a Senate sub committee on antitrust matters in September...potentially putting the "Don't be evil" Internet company in the hotseat.
Eric Schmidt: ‘I screwed up’ Google’s social strategy
During an interview at the D9 Conference, Google's executive chairman Eric Schmidt says it's his fault Google hasn't done better with social media.
Google publishes patent for celebrity facial recognition
Google's patent for celebrity facial recognition has been recently published by the USPTO. System works best with A-list.
Eric Schmidt compares U.S., British domain name blocking efforts to Chinese censorship
Speaking in London, Google's Eric Schmidt compared U.K. and U.S. efforts to block domains of file-sharing sites to the actions of China's government, which routinely censors all forms of media.
Larry Page takes over as Google CEO
Google co-founder Larry Page is once again in the CEO chair...but outgoing CEO Eric Schmidt is staying around as executive chairman.
Obama to meet with tech titans, including Steve Jobs, Eric Schmidt, Mark Zuckerberg
President Barack Obama will reportedly meet with technology superstars, including Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg, in San Francisco today.
Google Q&A: Facebook, Twitter, Nokia, Chrome OS, and Ice Cream
During his Q&A session at the Mobile World Congress, Google CEO Eric Schmidt fielded questions on Facebook, Twitter, Nokia, Chrome, and the next version of Android (Ice Cream).
Schmidt: Google hopes to know your thoughts and save your memories, forever
Google CEO Eric Schmidt keynoted the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain today where he gave a speech touting the dominance of Android and where Google wants to go from here. Hint: it hopes to know your thoughts and record your memories.
Google’s Schmidt reveals Movie Studio video editing app for Honeycomb
Google's Eric Schmidt spoke at the MWC today where he revealed a new tablet app for Android Honeycomb: Movie Studio. The app is a full video editing program.
Nokia and Microsoft in negotiations, WP7 partnership likely
Microsoft and Nokia are said to be nearing a deal that would put Windows Phone 7 on Nokia devices. It could be announced as soon as tomorrow.
Google changes CEO; co-founder Larry Page to take the reigns
Today Google announced a restructuring of its top positions. Co-founder Larry Page will take over the top spot from Eric Schmidt, who will take the title of Executive Chairman.
Google to monitor shopping habits with Android credit card phones
Google CEO Eric Schmidt spoke at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco and showed off a new technology, near-field communication, that he hopes will replace credit cards.
Google TV coming to U.S. this year
Keynoting the IFA show in Berlin, Google CEO Eric Schmidt revealed Google TV is slated to launch this fall in the U.S., and worldwide in 2011.
Eric Schmidt Unfazed by Apple and Facebook’s Growth
Google's Eric Schmidt, undaunted by any notion of competition from Apple or Facebook, says the two company's actually help Google in a number of ways.
Google’s Profits Surge In Second Quarter
While the rest of the world is in recession, the Google juggernaut goes on, with profits rising a remarkable 18% in the second quarter.
Google CEO Won’t Quit Apple Board
The FTC is investigating, but Google CEO Eric Schmidt says he's not about to leave his position on the Apple board.
FTC Looking into Google-Apple Ties
The Federal Trade Commission is examining whether the fact Apple and Google share two board members violates antitrust laws.
Google’s Revenue Down, But Profits Up, In First Quarter
Google has reported a dip in revenue but a slight rise in profits for the first quarter of this year.