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Exclusive: New Google+ Study Reveals Minimal Social Activity, Weak User Engagement

BY Austin Carr | 05-15-2012 | 7:41 AM | INNOVATION

Larry Page recently called Google+ the company's "social spine." But a new report from RJ Metrics shows that the average public post there receives less than one +1. Just how weak is this spine?READ MORE›

Google+ Releases Mobile App

BY E.B. Boyd | 05-09-2012 | 3:31 PM | INNOVATION

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E-Book Antitrust Case Against Apple, Google Redesigns Google+ For Better Photos, Video, Nokia Announces NFC Windows Phone

BY Nidhi Subbaraman | 04-11-2012 | 6:55 AM | INNOVATION

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Exclusive: Hipstamatic, Instagram To Unveil Photo-Sharing Partnership

BY Austin Carr | 03-21-2012 | 8:30 AM | INNOVATION

This is the first time Instagram has opened up its platform API to third parties, and marks a move toward letting photos freely flow into Instagram's network from outside sources. Say cheese!READ MORE›

With "Versus" Debate Series, Google Attempts To Inject Content, Life Into Google+ [Updated]

BY Kit Eaton | 03-01-2012 | 9:19 AM | INNOVATION

Richard Branson and Julian Assange will debate on the debut episode of Google's new series later this month. The novel part? It's being "broadcast" in Google+'s Hangout.READ MORE›

Romney Campaign: Square "Could Be Huge," And Other Digital Trends In Politics

BY Austin Carr | 02-07-2012 | 1:10 PM | INNOVATION

Zac Moffatt, digital director for the Romney campaign, talks shop on Square, Instagram, Twitter, and the "On-Demanders."READ MORE›

White House Takes To Google+ Hangout Again To Speak To Entrepreneurs (And Us) About Startup America

BY Tyler Gray | 02-02-2012 | 5:34 PM | INNOVATION

Steve Case, U.S. CTO Aneesh Chopra, and NEC Director Gene Sperling use Google's new-ish social tool to talk about Startup America on behalf of the White House. We're in line to ask a question right now. READ MORE›

How To Get The Most Out Of Google's Share-Happy World

BY Kevin Purdy | 01-30-2012 | 7:21 PM | WORK/LIFE

If Google's going to keep tying all their services together, you may as well know how that will work, and how you can benefit from it.READ MORE›

Disaster Alerts Help Google Grow Its Competitive Ad-Vantage, Strengthen The Brand

BY Kit Eaton | 01-26-2012 | 10:10 AM | INNOVATION

Late yesterday Google revealed it would be issuing "Public Alert" disaster warnings using Google Maps. Sounds great, but combined with other recent news it adds to bigger worries that Google is diluting its brand. Here's why that's not the case.READ MORE›

Julian Assange To Host TV Talk Show, Google Reverses Real Name Policy, Orange To Bring Free Wikipedia To Mobile Phones

BY Nidhi Subbaraman | 01-24-2012 | 6:50 AM | INNOVATION

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Screen Grabbing: Forget The Second-Screen TV Experience, How About A Third?

BY Austin Carr | 01-12-2012 | 7:09 PM | INNOVATION

Once upon a time it was uncommon for households to have more than one television. Those days are long gone. Now not only do we need several TVs but tablets and smartphones while watching, too. How many screens is too many? A new VH1, Spreecast union could yield an answer.READ MORE›

Foursquare, Google, And The Search Schism Of 2012

BY Austin Carr | 01-12-2012 | 4:44 PM | INNOVATION

Earlier this week, Google launched Search+. The new features heavily promote content from Google+, the company's social network, at the top of its search results, all but turning the search engine into a massive advertisement--a big no-no if you've been paying any attention to Google's antitrust hearings. READ MORE›

"Your World" Or Their World? Google's New Feature Controls Personal Info In Search [Updated]

BY Kit Eaton | 01-10-2012 | 11:50 AM | INNOVATION

Google's new Search Plus Your World initiative is not a full-frontal assault on making search social, but it is insinuated throughout the search experience. And there's a potential problem here: It's all about Google+. Is Google abusing its monopoly again?READ MORE›

Google+ And Kabam Bring Families Together For New "Godfather" Game

BY Kevin Ohannessian | 12-07-2011 | 4:35 AM | TECHNOLOGY

Can Google really put a hit on the Facebook mob? Perhaps so, with games. Google and Kabam hope to do just that with the exclusively-for-Google+ "The Godfather: Five Families." READ MORE›

YouTube's Radical Redesign Positions Google To Be Your New TV

BY Kit Eaton | 12-02-2011 | 6:21 AM | INNOVATION

YouTube looks slicker than it ever has, and comes with a few performance adjustments. It's a sign that Google's got big plans for the site--as big as taking on television. READ MORE›

Power Users: Why Google+ Loves Kim Kardashian, And Path Doesn't Friend Justin Bieber

BY Austin Carr | 11-11-2011 | 1:58 PM | INNOVATION

Nothing signals the success of a social network or propels its growth more than power users, the influentials who boast both clout and Klout. READ MORE›

Will Google+ Pages Quit Flirting And Get Down To Business?

BY Mark Wilson | 11-08-2011 | 11:26 AM | INNOVATION

We all assume Google+ wants to marry with big business, but maybe they prefer a casual relationship. READ MORE›

The Power Potential Of Google+ Pages For Businesses

BY Nathaniel Perez | 11-07-2011 | 11:16 PM | MANAGEMENT

Google moves another step deeper into Facebook territory with the launch of Pages for businesses. Someday, Facebook will launch "timeline" for brand pages. And both launches will really matter. But most important will be the difference Google+ pages can make for brands and businesses if Google can only get it done right.READ MORE›

How The TOFU Project Is Teaching Silicon Valley Values To Japanese Entrepreneurs

BY E.B. Boyd | 11-01-2011 | 7:07 PM | INNOVATION

Japan used to be a leader in tech innovation. But no more. A new program is trying to help young entrepreneurs get their groove back.READ MORE›

Google's Search For Better Branding At Tonight's GOP Debate On Fox

BY Austin Carr | 09-22-2011 | 1:59 PM | INNOVATION

Google might have been in Washington yesterday for a less voluntary reason, but tonight the search giant happily enters the political arena to co-host the "Fox News-Google" GOP debate, minus Google+.READ MORE›