[TechRepublic] Will Page's ambitious plans for Google be derailed by FTC

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Will FTC derail Larry Page's supersized ambitions for Google? The FTC is about to launch a probe into Google's business practices. Learn how the inevitable government scrutiny could inadvertently assist new CEO Larry Page. Read more Resource of the day Centralize! Automate tasks on hundreds of computers. Sit back at your command center and take control of your IT universe. Get a free trial of a powerful web-based management console that lets you manage, monitor and automate tasks on hundreds of computers from one central location - yours. More from TechRepublic   The cloud is coming for you: Eight ways it may change how you work For network specialists, the shift to cloud computing will have a significant impact on several aspects of their jobs. Mark Underwood suggests eight areas of change to start thinking about now. Read more Malvertising: Adverts that bite Malvertising is insidious. Follow all the rules and still get caught. Is there anything we can do? Read more Apple iOS 5 previews and bad news for jailbreakers Apple rumors abound and there are plenty of hints about new features and functionality as the impending fall release of iOS 5 and iPhone 5 gets ever closer. Check out the latest. Read more Firefox 5 review: Tab perfection The Firefox developers have been busy working on a couple of new features that are real game-changers for power users. Read on as Jack Wallen explains why he is on the cusp of jumping ship from Chrome to Firefox. Read more Has the Mozilla Foundation lost its collective mind? After a long downward trend in quality for the Firefox browser, the Mozilla Foundation has decided to add insult to injury by eliminating the ability to at least stick with an older version until extensions are updated to the newest -- and to do so after only three months of release status for version 4. Read more News from ZDNet   Google hits out at Office 365 the day before Microsoft's launch The day before Microsoft's official unveiling (and general availability kick off) for Office 365, Google went on the offensive with a blog post entitled "365 reasons to consider Google Apps." Read more Rumor: Apple to start assembling iPhone 5 in August It has been widely reported that Apple is waiting to unveil the iPhone 5 (if that is what it will be called) this fall. Now rumors about when production will actually start are underway. Read more LulzSec leaked AT&T documents outline LTE rollout and iPad 3 LulzSec may have retired but left us a parting gift by releasing leaked AT&T documents that suggest a LTE iPad 3 is on its way. Read more LulzSec's leader, Sabu, revealed? Has LulzSec's leader just been revealed due to some extensive investigative research? For the time being, it appears possible. Read more As LulzSec disbands, threats remain Hacktivist group LulzSec officially disbands, but the threats are far from over. Should organizations begin addressing the problem, or continue chasing the solution? Read more Forrester: Few business leaders understand cloud implications, benefits Companies are scrambling towards the cloud because of the potential for lower costs and faster project deployments. But business leaders need to evaluate the financial pros and cons before jumping... Read more ViewSonic teams with Microsoft on 'classroom in a box' solution ViewSonic is rolling out a new "classroom in a box" solution in partnership with Microsoft that should reduce both hardware and power consumption costs. Read more Microsoft convinces another Android vendor to sign a patent-protection deal Microsoft has added another Android backer to the list of those signing with Redmond for patent protection: General Dynamics. Read more (Not so) Crazy Microsoft Rumors: Windows 8 to RTM in April 2012 It's (not so) crazy Microsoft rumors time again. Today's single-sourced -- but trusted -- tip claims that Windows 8 will RTM in April 2012. Read more Google driverless cars will soon hit the road in Nevada Nevada has just passed legislation removing many of the legal barriers to the use of Google's self-driving car technology. Read more Facebook could have 750 million members worldwide already Last summer, Facebook announced that it had achieved 500 million users and counting. Now that figure is completely outdated. Read more Featured multimedia   Tablets with special features To compete against the iPad, tablet makers are doing everything they can to stand out and hook customers with special features. In this CNET gallery we collect our favorite tablets that deliver unique features not found on the iPad. 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