Google's Schmidt: Teens' mistakes will never go away

Speaking at a festival in the U.K., Google's executive chairman offers that the things teens do now will stay with them forever, by way of the Web. He also suggested some people are sharing too much online.

Does Bible Belt love porn as much as the godless do?

Figures provided by popular site PornHub suggest that those who live in allegedly more religious communities enjoy as much online release as the allegedly godless.

Beware the coming of the Google Glass photographer

The folks at Grovo paint a terrifying picture of a future dominated by obnoxious, Glass-wearing photophiles.

Google Translate says 'Hola!' to Chrome

The latest Chrome beta for Android integrates Google Translate support directly into the browser, just like it does with its desktop counterpart.

Secret 'Twitter garden' reveals itself when you tweet

Who needs Miracle-Gro when you've got Twitter? The Digital Capabilities garden responds to live tweets by revealing hidden areas of exotic foliage.

Yahoo said to press play on Hulu bid

The media company is reportedly keeping things cool with another big bid -- this time for online video.

Google may build wireless networks in emerging markets, WSJ says

Google is reportedly going into the cellular business in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia in an effort to connect more people to the Internet.

Pac-Mania, alive and well

Pac-Man celebrated its 33rd birthday this week, causing us to reflect on just how deeply the hit game and its distinctive characters have etched themselves onto the global psyche.

Android 4.3 pops up in the wild after skipping Google I/O

The next flavor of the mobile OS has been spotted again, this time actually running on a device.

Sling, Belkin settle patent dispute over place-shifting tech

Sling in January accused Belkin and another rival, Monsoon, of infringing on patents used in its Slingbox device that lets users watch and control their home TV from anywhere.

Facebook brand design lead departs for startup

Paul Adams, a social design specialist, is taking on a new role after two and a half years at the social network.

Digg Reader officially named, on track for June launch

Digg says that Reader will not be a separate app, instead the program will be incorporated into Digg.

Microsoft reportedly to take cut on used Xbox One game sales

Each sale of a used Xbox One game will profit Microsoft and the original publisher, at least according to U.K. gaming news site MCV.

Flickr's revamped site hit by performance problems

Some users say they can't access the site at all, while others have run into delays logging in or launching certain pages.

Look out, Google: Amazon's eyeing your turf

It's still early days, but the online retail giant is working up a ploy to take on everyone from Google to Yahoo, Facebook, and Walmart.

Google mapping Waze takeover, says report

Google is considering a bid for the mobile mapping and navigation company, Bloomberg reports. Could this be a play to keep Facebook out of its domain?

Hulu buyout heats up with four reported bidders

The video streaming service has supposedly been courting buyers over the past couple of years and now it looks like the first round of bids may be in.

Two-factor authentication: What you need to know (FAQ)

Twitter just got it. Apple recently got it, too. Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Amazon have had it for a while. But why's two-factor authentication important, and will it keep you safe?

Foursquare partners with Gnip to sell check-in stream

The arrangement lets marketers and researchers buy access to each and every check-in as it happens.

Watch a brain surgery over Twitter, Instagram, and Vine

UCLA Health welcomed the world to watch a brain surgery through live Vine videos and Instagram photos posted on Twitter.

Google may face antitrust inquiry over display ads -- again

An investigation by the Federal Trade Commission is in the "preliminary stages," according to Bloomberg. Sources say it might not turn into a bigger probe.

Google surfaces your photos in search

The company is using computer vision and machine learning technologies to return you and your friends' G+ photos in search.

Facebook users share 1 billion stories through outside apps

The social network showcases its latest purchase -- a developer platform -- to remind developers that it values outside apps.

Search is on for lost first draft of first Web page

Someone out there could have a missing copy of the world's first Web site from 1990. Have you checked your old floppies lately?

Bezos: Forget profits for now; we're still spending

The online giant's chief executive lists more than a dozen areas where the company is pumping its money, suggesting continued pressure on profit margins as it continues to seek new markets.

Facebook halts U.K. release of HTC First as it remodels Home

Bring on the hard hats. The social network is in construction-only mode, working to repair its Android software suite before trying to take over more phones.

Broadcom unveils new 5G Wi-Fi chips for PCs, tablets, phones

Designed for 802.11ac wireless, the new 5G chips are being targeted for entry-level devices.

Twitter amps up program to display videos in your timeline

A partnership newly dubbed Twitter Amplify will see more companies integrate video clips and ads into their tweets.

Yahoo's at it again with gaming platform acquisition

The online company, which earlier this week announced it had reached a deal to buy Tumblr, has now purchased PlayerScale.

Girl's winning Google Doodle shows her dad home from war

A 12th-grader has been named the 2013 U.S. Doodle 4 Google national winner for her drawing of her father returning home from Iraq.