Page: Motorola acquisition is key to Google's future

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Page: Motorola Mobility acquisition is key to Google's future Google announces completion of its deal to buy Motorola Mobility and enter the hardware market. The marriage will likely bolster Google’s Android-based smartphone business and Xoom tablet... Read more Google officially closes $12.5 billion Motorola Mobility deal The long wait is finally over. Google CEO Larry Page says Dennis Woodside, a "long-time Googler," will take over atop Motorola Mobility. Read more Resource of the day Complimentary SuccessFactors whitepaper: Get the Right People Check out this complimentary white paper to learn how you can attract, find, and hire the best talent in your industry. Keep reading to discover the keys to good hiring. More from TechRepublic   Poll: Is Microsoft's So.cl an idea with a bright future? What you should know about Windows 8 security features Tips to get more battery life from your iPhone 4S Android browser showdown News from ZDNet   Google closes Motorola Mobility purchase: A daunting to-do list ahead Microsoft: 500 million will run Windows 8 in 2013 Verizon taking 4 Android phones global this summer iSuppli: One counterfeit part every 15 seconds Open source driving cloud, big data, mobile, survey finds Kaspersky denied iOS app: Apple buries its head in the security sand SAP's cloud chief eyes Workday, Salesforce.com turf BYOD: What the people think BYOD inches along in Europe, Middle East, Africa Windows 8 includes enhanced multi-monitor support Which retailers use social media to attract next-gen consumers? IEEE releases new standard for body area network Amazon adds try-before-you-buy feature to its Android Appstore app Comcast enters 21st century with new X1 DVR platform, remote control app News from CNET   Apple is the biggest chip buyer -- and getting bigger Larry Page: Facebook holding users hostage Facebook stock hits new low in third outing Apple continues to dominate mobile PC, tablet markets Verizon to add GSM roaming to four Android smartphones Best Buy Q1 stabilizes, but has to adapt to 'new realities' iPhone 5 launching with 3.95-inch display, more pixels? Partner sues Kleiner Perkins for gender discrimination Want an unlocked Galaxy S III? Amazon has you covered A star-studded tribute to Steve Jobs at Webby Awards After 35 years, SETI celebrates its most-famous alien hunter SpaceX cargo ship takes off on commercial flight to station God seems fine with Babel-like Lego tower Magnetic football perfect for butterfingers Featured galleries   Android browser showdown gallery Five tools to tame your photo management chaos Today's recommended downloads Running Diskeeper and V-locity on SAN Devices (Condusiv Technologies) Live Webcast: Getting to Microsoft Office 365: The Right Migration for Your Business (Microsoft) Enable Administrators to Morph into Managers by Leveraging Real-time Analytics and Automation (VMware) Introducing the New VMware Management Solution Portfolio (VMware) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn)   About this newsletter The Tech Sanity Check newsletter gives you my picks for the top tech stories of the day on the products, people, and ideas that are revolutionizing the planet. Jason Hiner TechRepublic Editor in Chief For real-time updates on the latest tech stories, follow my Twitter feed (@jasonhiner) or my Google+ feed (+Jason Hiner). Connect with TechRepublic These 'Alpha Geeks' are already living in the future (photos) The thinkers, designers, engineers, and hackers at the center of the maker movement are focused on the innovation business. At the MAKE Hardware Innovation Workshop last week, the open-source community shows its dedication to giving back more than you take. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tablets in the Enterprise Five Apps Software Engineer Smartphones

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