It was reported that Google planned to invest in Uber funding round. Google, through Google Ventures, was expected to participate in Uber's upcoming new round of funding.
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YouTube vs Netfilx war may decide Google's future
YouTube's performance against rival Netflix will impact how investors see Google in the future, analysts said.
Microsoft's reorganization aids the company's turnaround
According to analysts, the reorganization in Microsoft would help it bounce back due to the change in its attitude towards competition.
YouTube earns 10% of Google's total revenue
YouTube generates around US$4 billion to US$5.6 billion of Google's total earnings. Google's YouTube was put into the background after the tech titan's new Nexus 7, Chromecast and Google Glass innovation.
Google's gain is Apple's loss
Analysts said that Google would continue to increase its global market shares as Apple losses its shares due to the lack of immediate product launch.
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A Chromecast forecast signalled more Netflix subscribers up ahead. Google recently announced its latest device, the Chromecast. The device basically allowed "TVs to become second screens to Google-powered devices" running the Chrome browser.
Chromecast quickly sold out in a matter of hours after its announcement. Quickly after Google announced its new product, Chromecast, the company received a large volume of orders.
It seemed that Google has a two-pronged strategy in mind involving the Chromecast and Google TV. Through the release of Chromecast, it seemed that Google may have finally found a "surefire way to get the Internet on your TV".
Authorities from Russia probed Google for possible tax evasion and privacy regulations. The Russian government initiated an investigation on the local unit of the world's most popular search engine, Google.
It seemed that Chromecast will play a big role in placing YouTube videos in front of consumers via the TV.
Google wanted a piece of the pie from ads and Chromecast could be the way to do so. Chromecast, a US$35 device for streaming video and other digital content from a mobile device, could be the bait to get the big fish Google has long sought.
An adult content app developer argued that there are no rules regarding users uploading adult content using the Google Glass.
Microsoft's virtual assistant will be reworked in preparation for future release. Move over Siri, a new virtual assistant is in town. No, it's not Google Now, but Microsoft's previously announced virtual assistant - Bob.
Facebook continued to be the primary social network used which accounted for its US$1.81 billion earnings from April to June.
