Google open-sources Android 'Jelly Bean' 4.1 for third-party modification
Google took a simple concept - text keywords - and became an Internet leader. In most markets, Google has the search market share lead and management is looking to expand into new markets. The search giant hasn't quite found its next big hit, but Google Apps and Android are promising extensions of the business. The game plan for Google: Expand into new markets like mobile and grow advertising revenue. Google is also dabbling in everything from broadband to power management to alternative energy. The company is well positioned to benefit from cloud computing and the consumerization of IT.
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2012 was an exciting year in the mobile space and there are a couple of companies and platforms I am particularly interested in following in 2013. This MoTR show wraps up our thoughts for 2012 with some predictions for CES in 2013.
Google: What you need to do in mobile in 2013
The end of each year sees a rash of articles predicting what we will see in the year to follow. This is not one of those, it is recommendations to help Google firm its position in the mobile space in 2013.
2012's 5 Most popular Linux stories
From Goobuntu to Mint to Windows 8, the un-Linux, here are the year's most popular Linux stories.
Google wins lawsuit against Taipei government
The Taipei High Administrative Court rules against the city government's attempts to impose a NT$1 million fine on the search giant for limiting the time for mobile app refunds to just 15 minutes.
SugarSync 2.0; one of the sweetest multi-platform cloud solutions available
SugarSync is one of my favorite cloud backup and storage solutions because of its multi-platform support. The new 2.0 beta version includes significant UI improvements to make it much more user friendly.
Are tablets now disposable computing devices?
With the price of 7" tablets now reaching the sub-$200 level, should they be considered disposable computing devices?
2012's Top five Linux stories with one big conclusion
2012 was a very quiet, but very successful year for Linux. How successful? The most popular end-user operating system is now Linux.
Naughty or nice? The need for an ethical search algorithm
Online businesses are trying to shut down competitors by using unethical business practices -- because they can, thanks to Google
Year in Review: Best of Tech Broiler 2012
These were the articles from my column that inspired you the most this year. Surprise, surprise, it was all about Mobility and Tablets.
Google and Motorola tighten their smartphone ties
A new report says Google's wholly owned Motorola subsidiary is working on a top-secret "X phone," with a tablet not far behind. What will its Android handset partners think?
WSJ: Google, Motorola challenging Apple, Samsung with 'X phone'
Google's strategy for Motorola Mobility is beginning to unfold as reports of a "marquee handset" is on the way.
2013: The rise of the robot cars
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ZDNet's tech predictions for 2013
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My tech purchases of 2012, how they fared
I spend far too much money on tech purchases and this year was no exception. Here I recount the purchases made in 2012 and how they held up over time.
The dark nature of Google's business ... and self-driving cars
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