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Google Uses Free Holiday Wi-Fi To Promote The Nexus One

10:44AM January 9, 2010 | Kyle VanHemert

The tweets are flying with reports that upon connecting to Google’s free holiday Wi-Fi, people are getting redirected to Google’s Nexus One page. Smart, sure. But is it fair play, or does this self-promotion spoil Google’s charitable act? More »

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Mozilla Whines About Apple Being First In Browser Ballot Screen

4:00AM October 17, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

After getting cornered by the European Union, Microsoft offered a reasonable solution to the web browser monopoly dilemma: Let users choose whatever browser they want. Now, the developers of Firefox are whining about who’s first in the web setup screen. More »

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Microsoft Exec Claims Firefox’s Billion Downloads Is Probably Bull

3:50AM August 15, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

This is Amy Barzdukas, a general manager in charge of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. And she may be smiling in the photo, but nowadays she’s bitching a lot. The reason? Firefox one billion downloads claim: More »