Top 10 Tech Stories Of 2012


#5 Will Google Be Finally Declared ‘Evil’?

The search giant got a blow, when after two years of investigation, the European Competition Commissioner had warned Google on manipulating search results for its own gain and asked to find remedies within short time. In October, later the year, the Federal Trade Commission was also convinced after a yearlong investigation that Google indeed is using its search service to direct users to its own services and to reduce the visibility of competing websites and services.

Read: Google Manipulates Search Results; FTC Convinced

According to reports, the proceedings for a lawsuit are under progress. Meanwhile in October, Google became the most valuable tech company after Apple, replacing Google.

#4 Intel’s Decline- Titanic Shift in the Technology World

In 2012 October, Intel, the world’s largest chip makers sales declined for the first time in 12 years, which according to the analysts, predicts a big shift in tech sphere- the move to mobile devices. Intel is falling back in this market due to the inability to fast adaption. Moreover, with AMD announcing ARM licenses, ending its long lasting relationship with x86 architecture and entering Intel’s area, the competition is expected to get tougher.

Read: 7 Reasons Why Intel Is Headed For A Disaster