BusinessWhat in the world would we do without satellites?Most people don't realise that mobile phones, the internet, ATM machines and stock markets, many farms, and even emergency services rely on satellites.29 Apr 02:00 AM
BusinessGoogle's stake in Apple-Samsung trial revealedGoogle has a strong financial interest in helping Samsung defeat Apple at trial beyond its obligation to pay, it has been revealed.24 Apr 05:30 AM
BusinessRussian's long trek to NZ for a beerA Russian beer enthusiast who spoke barely any English flew tens of thousands of kilometres to buy two personal brewing machines.20 Apr 07:03 PM
WorldAfter Glass watch for Google ContactsForget Google Glass, the next wearable technology trend could be Google contact lenses.17 Apr 02:35 AM
BusinessIt's time to stop hating Google GlassEver since Google began testing its augmented-reality eyewear, public reaction has moved from "that's amazing" to "if you wear them, you deserve to be physically assaulted."16 Apr 02:30 AM
BusinessGoogle masters lobbying for the modern ageIn May 2012, the law school at George Mason University hosted a forum billed as a "vibrant discussion" about Internet search competition.15 Apr 02:30 AM
EntertainmentBush's portraits 'copied off Google'?As a former leader of the free world George W Bush had significantly greater access to world leaders than other budding artists. Which is why his art is so, er, surprising.09 Apr 10:15 PM
BusinessGoogle gets serious about gender equalityFour years ago, Google was confronted with a troubling stat: Its male engineers were getting promoted at far higher rates than female employees.04 Apr 02:00 AM
TechnologyGoogle attacked over inaction on piracyThe global music industry body has attacked Google for failing to address internet piracy after revealing a $600m (NZD$697m) decline in worldwide music sales last year.19 Mar 01:35 AM
KahuInsults to Maori taken off search engineGoogle have changed their predictive search function to remove derogatory terms associated with Maori.07 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandIs Google's 'Maori' search....racist?Type 'Kiwi' or 'Maori' into Google's predictive search and some less than flattering suggestions come up, prompting a call for the internet giant to disable the feature.06 Mar 07:50 PM
WorldRobot intelligence warningBy 2029, computers will be able to understand our language, learn from experience and outsmart even the most intelligent humans, according to Google's director of engineering Ray Kurzweil.23 Feb 09:16 PM
WorldGoogle: Don't be a glassholeIf you're a Google Glass early adopter then smile politely when you receive a quizzical look.20 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldGoogle gets AI start-upA British technology start-up has been bought by Google, as the American web giant looks to improve its capabilities in artificial intelligence.28 Jan 04:30 PM
EconomyEnglish: Google should pay more taxFinance Minister Bill English says he wants Google, Apple and Starbucks and other multinationals to pay more tax and hopes the issue will be raised at economic talks this week.20 Jan 01:45 AM
EmploymentKiwi lands Google internshipA young Kiwi is to get a taste of what it's like to work for one of the coolest companies on the planet.13 Jan 04:30 PM
Lifestyle10 best roadtrip gadgetsWe've unearthed a bunch of gadgets to help take the grief out of roadtrips.18 Dec 08:20 PM
WorldMeet Google's new robotic circusGoogle's recent acquisition of a company making some of the most technologically advanced robots has the internet excited. Have a look at why in this video gallery.16 Dec 06:51 PM
WorldUS man says Google Maps image shows slain sonA San Francisco Bay Area man wants Google Maps to remove a satellite image that shows the body of his 14-year-old son, who was shot and killed in 2009.19 Nov 12:25 AM
WorldGoogle to block child porn searchesGoogle says it has developed new technology to block child porn from its search results, but campaigners say it'll affect a fraction of the 1.2 trillion Google searches each year.18 Nov 05:38 PM
BusinessNSA broke into Google, Yahoo - reportIn the latest NSA bombshell, the Washington Post reports the spy agency has secretly broken into the main communication links for Yahoo and Google.30 Oct 09:15 PM
New ZealandGovt rejects Big Four's bid to avoid NZ spy lawInternet giants' plea for exemption fails to convince Communications Minister.14 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionRob Livingstone: Google stole the cookies from the jarInternet giant's plan to further dominate advertising brings privacy issues to fore, writes Rob Livingstone.14 Oct 04:30 PM
BusinessGoogle unveils $336 Chrome laptop made by HPGoogle is introducing a US$279 laptop that runs its internet-centric Chrome operating system, borrowing many of the high-end features found in models that cost $1,000 or more.09 Oct 12:25 AM
