White House officials among those targeted by Gmail hack
According to a report, officials working in the White House were targeted in the recent attempt by hackers to gain unauthorized access to Gmail accounts.
Google Apps ditching older browsers
Google Apps will only support "modern" browsers with HTML5 capabilities beginning August 1.
China denies role in latest Google attack
The Chinese government has denied it's behind the latest attacks on Google services in China - and says it's part of the solution, not the problem.
Google makes Gmail social – but not annoying – with people widget
Gmail will finally makes use of those Google Profiles without overwhelming your inbox to Facebook-like proportions.
Email still ‘crucial’ for Google, Yahoo and Microsoft
Experts have been predicting the death of email more than a year now. But the numbers related to the three largest free email services — Gmail, Yahoo Mail and Hotmail — tell a different story.
Yahoo Mail taps into Facebook, Twitter, and more
Yahoo says the newest version of Yahoo Mail is up to twice as fast - and lets users tap into Facebook, Twitter, Zynga, and more.
Facebook PR fallout: Google’s Social Circle warrants another look
Facebook is currently entrenched in a PR nightmare, and while the social network is guilty of less than ethical media practices, maybe you should give your Google Social Circle the once-over anyway.
Tech blogs’ disabled Facebook pages caused by DMCA abuse
Fraudulent copyright infringement reports are running rampant. Several popular tech blogs have recently had their Facebook pages disabled due to DMCA abuse.
China pushing Baidu on Android phones
Say your goodbyes to Google search, Chinese handsets. Baidu is about to become the search engine of choice for the majority of Android smartphones.
Chrome notebook for sale this summer?
The Cr-48 is just about out of beta testing and could be yours by this summer - provided you're ready for a subscription plan possibly linked to a Google account.
New Gmail features include personalized backgrounds
Gmail adds some new features to its popular Web-based email service, including the ability to further personalize inboxes.
Google lied about app security certification, says Microsoft
The Microsoft vs Google tussle took another turn this week, with Microsoft blaming Google of falsely advertising the security clearance of its Google Apps for Government software.
US developing panic button for activists abroad
The government wants to help activists keep their technology safe with the help of a button that will wipe out all their sensitive information.
Google +1 makes its official debut
The pieces of Google's social puzzle are starting to pull together as it finally reveals what +1 is all about.
Google settles with FTC over Buzz privacy violations
Google will be subject to regular privacy audits for 20 years due to "deceptive privacy practices" rolling out Google Buzz.
Hotmail extends Active View to Netflix, LinkedIn, Posterous, and LivingSocial
Hotmail's new move is an upgrade for users and its new business partners.
Google: China tampered with Gmail (Update)
Once again, Google says China has tampered with Gmail in an attempt to squash Chinese political dissidents.
Gmail faces another suit over scanning messages to serve ads
Google is being sued - again - over scanning users' Gmail messages to dish up relevant ads.
Study: Gmail users younger, better-educated than AOL, Yahoo! users
Do you judge people by what email address they use? If so, a study by Hunch.com may be able to back up your stereotyping with actual statistics.
Google unclutters Gmail with ‘Smart Labels’
Gmail's newest feature, "Smart Labels" helps users clean-up their inboxes by automatically filtering low-priority messages.
Gmail will be restored for everyone very soon, says Google
Google now claims that fixes are imminent for the software bug that caused .02 percent of Gmail users to lose their emails.
Google confirms missing email problem in Gmail
The contacts, emails, folders and other personalized settings of around 120,000 users of Google's Gmail have simply disappeared. But fear not — Google's on it.
Panguso search, Baidu monopoly investigation leave Chinese Internet at crossroads
As a new government-powered search engine launches, and Baidu falls under the microscope for an anti-monopoly investigation, the future of the Chinese Web seems uncertain.
Survey: Most young workers use personal email for work
A new survey finds 85 percent of employees under age 25 use personal email for work communications - driving corporate security absolutely nuts.
Polls show e-mail popularity waning, Facebook Messages ready to fill in
As e-mail popularity declines, Facebook Messages seems ready to swoop and officially takeover online communication.
Google begins testing display ads in Gmail
You might start to see image content in your Gmail account, as Google starts branching out with its e-mail advertising with display ads.
Will Facebook battle Skype, Google Voice with VoIP calling?
An icon appearing on several users' pages suggests that Facebook will extend its reach to VoIP calling, potentially pitting it against both Skype and Google Voice in the future.
Facebook claims 44 percent of online sharing
It's been a busy year for the social networking giant, and to finish it out, a new infographic claims Facebook is the place to share.
Man in legal trouble for reading wife’s email
In the first case of its kind, a man is being charged with reading his ex-wife's e-mail.
Gmail extends free calling through 2011
Google will continue enabling users to place free phone calls from Gmail throughout 2011...at least for users in the United States.
Allow others access to your Gmail account with Gmail Delegation
Good news for Gmail users that use multiple email accounts. Gmail has just enabled "Gmail delegation" that allows users to share access to a Gmail account.
Gmail creator has no faith in Chrome OS
The father of Gmail has plenty of inside experience at Google, but he does not see Chrome OS becoming a consumer hit.
Man behind a third of the world’s spam heading to court
Oleg Nikolaenko will head to court in the near future for running malware that has been linked to extraordinary amounts of the world's spam.
AOL acquires email prioritization app Unblab
AOL has acquired email prioritization app, Unblab. The acquisition was made public on Unblab's website.
Cablegate, server crashes light up WikiLeaks over holiday weekend
It's been a busy weekend for WikiLeaks, first with a crashed server followed by threats of legal action coming its way. Now that the latest US secrets are out, what's in store for the government transparency site?
Google: social is only “one chapter” in future plans
Google's CFO says that social networking is just "one chapter" of Google's plans, but an important one.
Google personalizes local search with Hotpot
Google's second stab at a social network goes heavy on the practical and light on the personal. Places with Hotpot gives users a way to find local businesses they and their friends like.
Facebook Messages will have Office integration; should Gmail start getting worried?
Microsoft has revealed it collaboration with Facebook's new messaging service, allowing users to send, receive, and view Office files. So much for being "not an e-mail killer."