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Google Set to Respond to Oracle's Java Suit

Google Set to Respond to Oracle's Java Suit

Google is cited to be prepared to launch a battle against Oracle’s allegation that the internet giant has infringed patents and copyrights via its use of Java software in its Android mobile phone podium.

Oracle is reported to have filed a patent- and copyright-infringement lawsuit against Google over similar claims.

However, the lawsuit over Java software is feared to engulf other technology sectors, besides cellphones as well.

Google deals with YouTube vulnerabilities

Google deals with YouTube vulnerabilities

Online-video sharing site YouTube has reported of fixing a threat that will restrict the hackers to drag unsuspecting users to adult websites by clicking on fake pop-up windows.

Through earlier reports it was claimed that hackers posted code snippets in the comments section where the YouTube videos designed to create pop-up windows when the videos came up.

The recent pop-up claimed death of pop singer Justin Beiber in a car crash.

Google offers Chrome to Phone Froyo app

Google offers Chrome to Phone Froyo app

Google has come up with Chrome's Phone application, permitting users of Android 2.2-based devices to gel along with their Chrome desktop browser present in their phone.

In addition to this Google has also claimed of launching the Chrome browser extension that helps install a key on the browsers that enables users to sync the web pages on their desktop to their Android phone by clicking on the button.

Reports from Android and Me state that it certainly is the most overlooked feature in regard with the newly released platforms.

Cloud printing catches on as HP, Google joins in

Cloud printing catches on as HP, Google joins in

The concept of ‘cloud printing’ is really catching on as more tech giants join in to offer the service to their customers. Google and HP are both working on to develop their own technologies in the field.

Google is working on its technology, Cloud Printing that is expected to allow any Web, desktop, or mobile application to print data on any printer connected to its service. Currently, the Google service users send their printing commands to cloud service that sends them to printers that are associated with the user’s accounts.

Android to focus on India and China for growth

Android to focus on India and China for growth

Google is getting ready to focus on India and China for its Android platform to compete with the likes of Nokia and Apple. The platform has so far only features on high end smartphones but now the Android may be features on low cost devices attracting more customers in the emerging countries.

Image of Jesus on a farm spotted on Google Earth

Image of Jesus on a farm spotted on Google Earth

A 26 year old internet user, Zach Evans from Southampton, UK has claimed to have seen the image of Jesus in a farm on Google Earth.

He spotted the farm with the image near Puspokladany in Hungary while he was on the Google Earth looking for holiday destinations. Reports say that the image can be clearly seen in satellite pictures used in Google Earth.

"I'm not a religious person looking for images of Mary or Jesus in everything, but this is obvious," said Zach who works as a Sales assistant.

Bing, Google search engines turn to music

Bing, Google search engines turn to music

Internet search engines take pride in the fact that they are unbiased suppliers of information to its users.

But as competition increases to have a connection between online fans and content, technology giants such as Microsoft and Google are now looking up to their search engines to suffice the user’s entertainment needs.

Google patches flaw in YouTube

Google patches flaw in YouTube

Internet giant, Google has patched a flaw in its popular video sharing site; YouTube which was exploited by hackers on Sunday to send off color pop ups and links to adult sites on the site.

The hackers exploited vulnerability in the cross-site scripting to insert code onto the viewer-comments pages of YouTube. The hackers targeted videos related to teen pop star, Justin Bieber who is scheduled to appear on Television and is one of the most popular attractions on the site.

Google to target emerging countries with Android phones

Google to target emerging countries with Android phones

Google is planning to target emerging countries including, India and China with its Android mobile software to compete with vendors like Nokia and Apple.

The company may also offer specific tools to help developers sell their subscriptions, virtual goods and other items in the markets through apps in the mobile phone. Google indicated that it will also offer its Android platform on cheaper handsets from Huawei and LG in parts of Asia and Europe to compete with Nokia.

Oblige by rules or be banned, Blackberry, Google and Skype: DoT India

 Oblige by rules or be banned, Blackberry, Google and Skype: DoT India

Coming straight from the Department of Telecom (DoT) is the warning to Research in Motion, Google and Skype in order to make their data available in a readable format for security and intelligence agencies. The reports claim of granting a 15 days' time period following which the company has to pull back its services from India, as stated by Business Line. This in addition with Tata Teleservices and Reliance Communications is witnessing the same issue as security agencies claim of not having an access.

Miscellaneous

Reliance Industries Purchase an Additional 0.68% Interest in EIH Ltd.

Reliance Industries Purchase an Additional 0.68% Interest in EIH Ltd.

Owner of Energy giant Reliance Industries, Mukesh Ambani has put in an extra 0.68% in EIH Ltd. With this, his total stake in the hotel chain has increased to 14.8%. In a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange, EIH said that the shares were purchased from the market on Tuesday.

Shares of Reliance surged 0.3% at Rs. 939.3 in proportion to the Mumbai market at 1.26pm, while EIH shares witnessed a 4.5% rise at Rs. 150.2.

On Monday, Reliance was quoted saying that it is widening its horizon and has procured 14.12% stake in EIH for a sum of $217.5 million.

Bajaj Auto Records 55% Surge in Sales of Vehicles in August

Bajaj Auto Records 55% Surge in Sales of Vehicles in August

On Thursday, Bajaj Auto posted a 55% increase in its sales of vehicles. In the month of August, the Company recorded sales of 3,29,364 vehicles, compared to 2,13,072 units in the same month the year before.

Last month, 2,89,176 two wheelers were sold by Bajaj Auto, a big surge than 1,82,441 units, which were sold in August 2009. The Company’s cumulative sales of two wheelers for the time frame between April and August 2010 increased by 68% and were recorded at 1,397,348 units. The number was high from 833,235 units that were retailed during the same period last year.