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Google Privacy Settlement Unlikely to Lead to Big Change

Google has agreed to a privacy program -- including independent audits, but no monetary fees -- to settle Federal Trade Commission privacy charges around its Buzz service. Consumer protection groups say the deal isn't strong enough to lead to widespread change.

2010's Biggest Tech Surprises and Disappointments

Forecasting which technologies will succeed is always hazardous, but it proved especially difficult in 2010, a year full of surprises -- and also several disappointments. Facebook blew away even the most optimistic expectations for the year. Google Buzz? Not so much.

Why Google Is a Sound Long-Run Bet

Google's earnings came in below expectations, and its stock got pummelled. But there are many positive factors -- from Chrome and Android to its smart acquisitions -- that will help Google remain dominant in the future.

Group Files Federal Complaint Over Google's Social Network

A digital privacy group has filed a complaint with the feds over Google's new social networking product, saying the search giant's use of private email contacts to build a public online community violated federal consumer protection laws. Google said it has already made changes to "Buzz" and has more in the works.

Google's Bad Buzz: New Social Product Mocked

Web giant Google unveiled a new social-networking product called Google Buzz, but initial reactions to this souped-up version of its Gmail service were not positive. Some wonder whether Google's new offering may be too little, too late to stem the explosive growth of Facebook and Twitter.