John “Cougar” Mellencamp on the prowl against piracy
The singer demands that Google stop linking to any site that offers illegal music downloads, regardless of the logistics or legal issues.
On Oct 26, 2012 by Kevin Collier
Google employees campaign for marriage equality in new video
The company, whose “Legalize Love” campaign advocates for marriage equality worldwide, has released a video focusing on the four U.S. states that will vote on marriage this November.
On Oct 24, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
“Paul Ryan shirtless” crushes “Paul Ryan budget” in Google popularity contest
Ryan’s budget takes too long to explain, but his P90X-enhanced abs offer instant gratification.
On Oct 22, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Proper terms for “gurus” on every social media site
Are you Pinterest barbarian? Try harder.
On Oct 22, 2012 by [email protected]
Google launches immense online museum with 42 exhibits
With the Google Cultural Institute, the search giant is taking on the task of digitizing thousands of significant historical documents. Exhibits range from Asian emperors to South African apartheid.
On Oct 10, 2012 by Aja Romano
Microsoft takedown notice accidentally censors BBC, WIkipedia and more
A takedown notice sent in July accidentally caused articles from several respectable sites to be scrubbed from Google’s search results.
On Oct 8, 2012 by Kevin Collier
Google won’t manually monitor YouTube for copyright violations
Contrary to a previous announcement, a Google team won’t be checking YouTube videos for copyright infringement.
On Oct 5, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Life at an antarctic research station
Also in today’s Reddit Digest: food to eat before you die, a crowd-sourced history game, and a big rules change at r/IAmA.
On Oct 2, 2012 by Kevin Morris
YouTube videos send Google exec to jail
Despite appeals, Google’s president of operations in Brazil was held personally accountable for the content of two videos that disparage a Brazilian mayoral candidate.
On Sep 28, 2012 by Fidel Martinez
14 Google parodies on Google’s 14th
Fourteen ways to have fun with Google on the search giant’s birthday.
On Sep 27, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Etsy spends $250,000 on Google ads for its sellers
The community asked Etsy for more promotion, and the company has delivered via a huge contract with Google Shopping.
On Sep 26, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Brazilian court orders YouTube to remove anti-Muslim video
A state judge in Brazil has ordered Google to remove the controversial trailer for “The Innocence of Muslims” or face fines. Google has not yet responded.
On Sep 26, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
9 celebrities who made comebacks on social media
From MC Hammer to Betty White, these entertainers can thank Facebook and Twitter for renewed support onstage and online.
On Sep 26, 2012 by Kris Holt
The Morning GIF: The hand of Google
At least one Google Books employee got a little handsy with this crystallography text.
On Sep 26, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy
Brazilian judge orders arrest of Google executive over YouTube videos
The decision came after the company refused to remove two YouTube videos slandering a mayoral candidate in the city of Campo Grande.
On Sep 25, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
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