Google V/S

Google is a hyper-competitive company, and they repeatedly enter markets that already exist and crush competitors. Nothing wrong with that. That’s how capitalism is supposed to work, and Google’s successes are admirable. But there’s nothing stupid about seeing Google being pitted “versus” other companies. They want everything; their ambition is boundless.

John Gruber, in Larry Page’s remarks onstage at Google I/O about competition — that talk about Google “versus some other company” is stupid or not interesting

Microsoft’s Anti-Google Campaign Gets a Boost, From Google

Google tells Microsoft to turn off a home-grown YouTube app. Microsoft couldn’t be happier.
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Larry Page Takes the Pulpit to Praise Technology, Snipe at Competitors

The CEO drops in on his company’s annual developer conference.
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Google I/O: Music, Maps, Messaging and More

All the news, as it happened.
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Google CEO Reveals He Has Vocal Cord Paralysis

Google CEO Larry Page has revealed the mystery surrounding his recent voice troubles.

Ahead of I/O, Google Wallet Drops Plans to Introduce a Physical Card

Google’s planned shiny black card is no longer coming to a physical wallet near you. If ever.
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The New Motorola Is Still Looking to Accessorize

The Google-owned unit is prepping a new line of audio accessories.
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LivingSocial, Netflix and the Galaxy S 4 Reviewed — 10 Things You Need to See on AllThingsD This Week

A convenient roundup of the Top 10 stories that powered AllThingsD.com this week.
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Google Fiber Is World-Changing! Or Maybe Not. Or Both!

Let’s hear what Larry Page has to say about his company’s plans to take on Comcast, Verizon and everyone else in the broadband business.
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Google’s Page Hints at Tougher, Long-Lasting Phones From Motorola

The Google CEO says he’s “really excited” about what he has seen in the pipeline.
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