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Google buys over 1000 IBM patents

In a move that could trigger an intellectual-property arms race in the tech sector, search giant Google reportedly bought more than 1,000 technology patents from IBM.

Android's 'Dog Wars' game draws flak; activists call for ban

Google's new Android phone application 'Dog Wars' has infuriated animal rights activists who claim that the game is promoting 'cruel and immoral' activity.

Google's GPS app to hot up competion in smartphone market

New York, October 29 -- In a move that can spell tough competition in the smartphone market, Google has announced a free GPS navigation application for its upcoming Android 2.0 mobile operating system.

Barnes & Noble's Nook a major threat to Amazon's Kindle

New York, October 22 -- Amazon has basked in the limelight of their e book reader Kindle long enough. Now Barnes & Noble have introduced their own to dethrone Amazon's monopoly over the growing e-book market.