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Google wants to sell domain names

Google already is a major player in search, online mapping, social networking and other key functions of the Web. Now it wants to sell domain names, too. The Internet giant on Monday announced the launch of an invite-only service, Google


Google buys music streaming service Songza

Google Inc has acquired streaming music service Songza, the Internet search company’s latest move to play a bigger role in the fast-growing online music business. Google said on Tuesday it would explore ways to incorporate aspects of Songza into its


Google is saying goodbye to Orkut

Google Inc will shut down its early social-networking service, Orkut , which was launched ten years ago but has failed to put Google ahead in what has become one of the Web’s most popular businesses. Google said it will shut


Google cars with Android Auto software

Google Inc has said the first cars running Android Auto for navigation, music and messaging will hit showrooms later this year. The search giant has signed on 40 auto-industry partners for its car-software development alliance, but Google did not say


Google to develop $100 smartphone for the Indian market

Google announced it is working on a low-cost smartphone aimed at emerging markets as part of an initiative called Android One. The Android-powered handset will be built with a basic set of features including FM radio, have a screen slightly