Chromecast quickly sold out in a matter of hours after its announcement. Quickly after Google announced its new product, Chromecast, the company received a large volume of orders.

It seemed that Google has a two-pronged strategy in mind involving the Chromecast and Google TV. Through the release of Chromecast, it seemed that Google may have finally found a "surefire way to get the Internet on your TV".

Authorities from Russia probed Google for possible tax evasion and privacy regulations. The Russian government initiated an investigation on the local unit of the world's most popular search engine, Google.

It seemed that Chromecast will play a big role in placing YouTube videos in front of consumers via the TV.

Google wanted a piece of the pie from ads and Chromecast could be the way to do so. Chromecast, a US$35 device for streaming video and other digital content from a mobile device, could be the bait to get the big fish Google has long sought.

An adult content app developer argued that there are no rules regarding users uploading adult content using the Google Glass.

Microsoft's virtual assistant will be reworked in preparation for future release. Move over Siri, a new virtual assistant is in town. No, it's not Google Now, but Microsoft's previously announced virtual assistant - Bob.

Facebook continued to be the primary social network used which accounted for its US$1.81 billion earnings from April to June.

Google has introduced a new-generation Nexus 7 and Chromecast to make its presence felt in mobile devices.

Google has 25% share in the internet traffic coming from North America. Data from Deepfield, an analytics firm, indicated that Google took 25% internet traffic in North America.