Google Australia upped its taxes in 2014Amid ongoing scrutiny from the ATO, Google Australia has revealed that it upped its tax expense substantially in 2014, paying AU$9.4 million, or 16 percent, of its pre-tax profit for the year.April 30, 2015 by Leon Spencer in Google
Google launches Chinese-language developer YouTube channelGoogle has launched a Chinese-language version of its Google Developers Channel on YouTube, despite the disruption its video-sharing subsidiary experiences at the hands of the country's Great Firewall.February 16, 2015 by Leon Spencer in Google
Google acquires photo platform OdyseeThe team behind photo backup and sharing mobile platform Odysee is set to join Google+ after the search giant acquired the San Jose-based company for an undisclosed amount.February 8, 2015 by Leon Spencer in Google
Google Inbox team working on 'undo send' functionalityGoogle's new Inbox email platform could get an 'undo send' feature, according to its development team, which is also working on opening the service to tablet support, and a mix of browsers.December 4, 2014 by Leon Spencer in Google
Google allows Chinese developers to sell apps in Google PlayChinese developers are now able to make money by selling their apps on the Google Play Store, with the internet giant announcing that it is extending its app store merchant support to the country.November 20, 2014 by Leon Spencer in Google
Google offers everyone Gmail Inbox happy hourGoogle is giving people one hour, from 3pm to 4pm PST today to send it an email in return for an invitation for its new Gmail Inbox app.November 5, 2014 by Leon Spencer in Google
Google remains silent on $1B Twitch deal reportsGoogle is remaining tight-lipped about unconfirmed reports it has signed a deal to buy video game streaming platform Twitch for US$1 billion.July 24, 2014 by Leon Spencer in Google
Sydney sees Project Loon driftThree Google Project Loon helium balloons were spotted off the NSW coast late last week, after drifting across the Tasman Sea from New Zealand.July 20, 2014 by Leon Spencer in Google
Google unveils Slides app for AndroidGoogle has unveiled a standalone Slides app for Android, with the company offering users the ability to create and edit slideshows via their mobile devices, even if they are offline.June 26, 2014 by Leon Spencer in Google
Automatic update temporary fix for Nest ProtectNest Labs has told customers that they can continue to use their Nest Protect WiFi-enabled smoke detector with a simple update, despite the recall of 440,000 units this week.May 21, 2014 by Leon Spencer in Google