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Most Takeovers Since 2007 Seen Spurred by Data Torrent: TechBloombergEnlarge image Most Takeovers Since 2007 Seen Spurred by Data Torrent Most Takeovers Since 2007 Seen Spurred by Data Torrent Tony Avelar/Bloomberg Hewlett-Packard Co., Google Inc. and Microsoft Corp. led a 36 percent gain in technology deals last year.and more »

Managers wary of Facebook hypeFundwebManagers are apprehensive of Facebook's value despite the buzz surrounding the company's initial public offering (IPO). Last week Facebook, which has an expected value of about $80 to $100 billion, revealed plans to raise $5 billion (£3.16 billion) ...Four Things Not to 'Like' About the Facebook IPOMorningstar.comMeet some of Facebook's best friends in New YorkCrain's New York BusinessWhile I Was Out ...Worcester Business Journalall 363 news articles »

Bing to use Facebook, Twitter more in fight against GoogleZDNet (blog)While Google's small, but biggest competitor, has the social advantage, it hasn't really used it very much. That being said, Microsoft is slowly adding more social features that depend on Facebook (and Twitter). Furthermore, Bing Search director Stefan ...and more »

Google policy changes irk EU officialsZDNet AustraliaThe privacy report is required as part of a consent decree the FTC and Google announced in October to settle a complaint EPIC brought to the FTC in 2010 over the now-defunct Google Buzz social network service. "Google promises access to the world's ...Will Europe Upend Google's New Privacy Plan?PCWorldall 86 news articles »

Bay Biz Buzz: Clorox profit rises, Simpson swings to profit, Peet's rating ...San Jose Mercury NewsOakland-based Clorox said Friday that operating profit jumped and sales rose during its second fiscal quarter, bolstered by price increases for its household products and cost reductions. Clorox also raised its sales forecast for the remainder of its ...and more »

Google, Microsoft spar over new Google privacy policyInfosecurity Magazine (US)Two US representatives are asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate whether Google's new privacy policy violates the company's settlement last year over its short-lived Buzz social networking site. Google announced earlier this week ...Europeans, EPIC Bring More Scrutiny To Google Privacy ChangesMarketing LandGoogle Told to Pause Privacy Changes in EU During French CheckBloombergGoogle not 'forthcoming' during congressional questioningThe Hill (blog)Reason Online (blog) -Chicago Tribuneall 624 news articles »

Have You Seen Google's 'Good to Know' Ad Campaign? [PHOTO HUNT]MashableGoogle's handling of users' private information has been a hot topic, starting in 2010 when Google used members' private information from Gmail to feed its now defunct precursor to Google+, Google Buzz. Ads like the one below are popping up online, ...Microsoft launches ad campaign slamming Google's privacy changesV3.co.ukall 45 news articles »

Facebook IPO creates buzzDAWN.comIts debut is likely to be the most talked-about initial public offering since Google in 2004. AP SAN FRANCISCO: As Facebook goes public, Silicon Valley is buzzing in anticipation of the ?instant millionaires? that may soon be looking for ways to spend ...Facebook IPO Could Help Social Giant Challenge GoogleeWeekBuzz on a Facebook IPO Grows LouderNew York TimesFacebook IPO is Buzz of Wall Street and Silicon Valleybrandchannel.comThe Fiscal Times -KRMG -TechWeekEurope UKall 8,151 news articles »

Google gets bad buzz, and Microsoft pounces--sort ofCNETby Lance Whitney February 1, 2012 8:07 AM PST Follow @lancewhit Microsoft is pouncing on the recent bad press about Google in an attempt to win over more customers. Frank Shaw, corporate VP for Microsoft's Corporate Communications group, ...Google defends new privacy policy to CongressLos Angeles TimesWhat the New Privacy Policy at Google Really MeansFlip the MediaGoogle defends privacy plan to US lawmakersAFPDaily Caller -PC Magazine -Reutersall 592 news articles »

How Google keeps your secrets privateCNNAt the end of a miserable 2010 filled with privacy blunders including the disastrous Google Buzz fiasco, Google appointed Whitten to the position of privacy director. Since then, Whitten has instituted what she calls a "culture of privacy" at the ...Markey Wants FTC Input on Google Privacy Policy ChangeMultichannel NewsGoogle to Merge User Data Across More ServicesTIMECongress to FTC: Check into Google's new privacy policyInfosecurity Magazine (US)msnbc.comall 879 news articles »