Google Chrome Experiment Let’s You Tour Middle Earth [VIDEO]
In what is no doubt some sort of elaborate marketing ploy for the new Hobbit movie, Google is allowing us to fly through Middle Earth using Google Earth technology.
Man Begs Google To Remove Maps Image Of Murdered Son
A man from San Francisco claims that a Google Maps satellite image near some train tracks shows the body of his teenage son – who was murdered in 2009.
You Could Replace All Your Credit Cards With This One ‘Supercard’ [VIDEO]
There is hot competition out there for the first company who can successfully replace the physical wallet with a completely digital version. Google and Apple are the main contenders, but a small start-up may be inching ahead, with this amazing new piece of tech.
Google Comes Clean About Why They Pulled The Plug On PRAAG
A week ago we covered a story about Google pulling its advertising from The Pro Afrikaans Action Group (Praag),and how the site may well go to ruin now that it cannot generate any advertising revenue. You might remember them as the organisers of Red October.
Google Wants To Track You In The Real World – This Is How
The whole point of online tech companies monitoring us is to try and get an idea of what we’re doing in real life. Thankfully, up until now they could only use our online footprints to try figure out what we were doing in reality. Now, though, Google is telling advertisers that they have a way of tracking us in real life, all the time.
Google Comes Clean About Mystery Barges
Last week we published a story about the mysterious ‘Google Barges’ that had popped up in the harbours of Portland, Maine and San Francisco – and caused mass hysteria as people attempted to guess what they were for. Some suspected a secret water-borne data centre, or a marketing platform, but Google has dispelled any myths with a recent statement.
Google Unveils ‘Auto-Awesome’ Which Will Turn Your Videos Into Stories For You
Being a consumer is great when you have two heavyweight tech brands fighting to the death for your money. The competition between Google and Apple is heating up – and that is totally fine by us. In response to Apple’s launch of the iPad Air and OS X Mavericks, Google released the new Nexus 5 phone, as well as their new Android operating system. But they didn’t stop there.
These Are The Worst Things About Working At Google
It’s everyone’s dream job to work at Google, isn’t it? It’s one of the most forward-thinking corporations on earth – the pay is great, the benefits are out of this world, and the working environment is unparalleled anywhere else. Take the Swiss office, for example, where employees spend their days working inside old ski-lifts, and can take a breather in an aquarium equipped with reclining seats. So what’s the downside?
Google Is Building A Mysterious Barge – Check It Out Here [VIDEO]
There have been sightings of four mysterious ‘barges’ floating in the San Francisco bay area. Journalists and coast guards have gone to extra lengths to find out precisely what these things are, and to whom they belong. Sadly, they’ve managed to find out nothing, except for the fact that they belong to Google, and that the internet-giant is using them for some sort of secret project.
Things Are Getting Real: They’ve Opened A Google Glass Accessory Store
Ever doubted that Google Glass would take off properly? One of those people who dismiss it as futuristic brouhaha? Be prepared to eat your words. Google Glasses are already out there, being worn and tested by an elite group of ‘chosen ones’ or ‘Glass Explorers’. Google has already had feedback from developers, and released a hardware upgrade for the product – and now they’re upping the stakes with an online accessory store.
Everything You Need To Know About Android’s New 4.4 KitKat Operating System
In a response to Apple’s launch of iOS 7, Google has come out with their very own revolutionary new mobile software update – the 4.4 KitKat. Android users will be happy to know that Google hasn’t made as stark of a change as Apple did with the new iOS, but they have made enough of a change to make the software look, feel and perform better.
Google, Facebook And Microsoft Say Goodbye To Cookies
“This website uses cookies – please press continue if you would like to proceed”. With any luck, this banner will soon be forgotten by the human race. Some of the biggest sites in the game are finding ways around using cookies – the little bitty pieces of code that marketers deploy to people’s browsers to track their online movements.
The Secret ‘Identity Swaps,’ Google Is Helping People In Oppressed Nations Get Online
Google, while subtly taking over the world, have always fought the good fight in terms of free access to information and connectivity. On Monday, Google will kick-off a few new methods that they hope might level the playing fields, and help those under oppressive regimes sidestep oppression and censorship.
Soon Your Face Will Appear In Google Results
Oh, so you thought your name, face and fact that you “liked” the coffee at that place down the road was personal, private information? Sorry to say but, you’re wrong. At least in Google’s eyes that is…
Google Wallet For iPhone – Pay Your Friends Just With An Email Address
Google wants to make your life easier. As of yesterday Google launched their Google Wallet app for iPhone. The app allows you to send money to friends and store credit cards, debit cards, loyalty program cards and coupon-style offers. This is definitely a solution the next time you go out for dinner with your friends
Google’s New Project: To Make You Live Longer
Google has always prided itself on trying for the extraordinary. Having succesfully mapped a massive chunk of the world above sea level with driven vehicles, they’ve turned their attention to the oceans. When they aren’t photographing the Great Barrier Reef or translating the web into 64 different languages, they’re trying to make you immortal. Meet project Calico.
Google Street View Art Is A Thing Now [PHOTOS]
Check out these art installations by an Italian artist in New York City who is bringing Google Street View to life through his project called ‘Street Ghosts.’ He scours Google Street View until he finds an interesting looking person (Google blurs out the faces of people captured by their cameras) then he prints out a life sized photo and paints it on to the side of a building where that person was spotted.
The Google Street View Stray Dog Will Melt Your Heart [VIDEO]
Google Street View has captured some weird and wonderful moments around the world. Its taken us to the Galapagos Islands, under the sea and along the Tour de France. Now, Google Street View has helped save a stray dog.
Wow – Google Street View Nails Galapagos Islands
Google Street View is making it harder and harder for us to find reasons to leave the house. This week marks the 178th anniversary of Darwin discovering the Galápagos Islands, and Google has launched an amazing 360 degree tour of one of the most biodiverse archipelagos on Earth.
This Explains A Lot: Sergey Brin’s Mistress Is The Google Glass Marketing Manager
Guess what? There’s drama in Google land. The company’s co-founder, Sergey Brin – the one who you always see with a pair of Google Glass glasses on – is having intimate relations with the 26-year-old Google Glass marketing manager, Amanda Rosenberg.
Rosenberg was recently romantically connected to Hugo Barra, another top Googler, who coincidentally no longer works for the company. Interesting.
Handy Tip: Use Google As A Countdown Clock
Google’s done it again! Check out this handy new feature!
Thursday Morning Spice
Yahoo’s US traffic higher than Google. Prison Break star is gay. Another base-jumper dies. Manning gets 35 years. Malema running into naming problems. Gaga not playing by the rules.
Thai Villagers Capture And Interrogate Google Street View Driver They Believe To Be A Spy
According to a report, a group of 20 villagers from Sa-eab, in Northern Thailand, blocked one of the Street View cars, interrogated the driver, and demanded he swear on a statue of Buddha that he wasn’t up to no good.
Friday Morning Spice
China buying up SA newspapers. NUM won’t be at the Marikana commemoration. Obama condemns Egypt violence. Teachers ‘duck and dive’ bullets in Cape Town. Agliotti to take on SARS. Google/Microsoft war. Weekend sports multiple for you to cash in.
70% Of The World’s Biggest CEOs Are Not On Social Media
Aa new study by Domo and CEO.com determining Fortune 500 CEO’s presence on social media platforms; LinkeIn, Google+, Twitter and Facebook has released these results.
Google Chairman Eric Schmidt’s Instagram Feed Is Packed Full Of Hot Women [PICS]
Google CEO Eric Schmidt has been getting up to some interesting things on Instagram. So what is Schmidt getting up to on the photo sharing platform?
These Are The Things That Make Android Users Jealous Of iPhones
If you are still catching up with the times you may not be aware, but in the world of smartphones, the major players are Google’s Android and Apple’s iPhone. Users of either brand enjoy playing “my phone is better than yours”.
Thursday Morning Spice
Facebook outperforms forecasts. Google launches killer TV dongle. Arno Carstens blood queried. Rhino horn farming on the cards. George Bush shaves head. SA still bans movies. William and Kate’s baby name revealed.
This Week In Near Misses: The Google Glass Command Could Have Been “Pew Pew”
Ever wondered how Google Glass got to the phrase “Go Glass” to get your wearable computer running? Well, there were some…strong competitors before they made the decision. According to the product marketing manager Amanda Rosenberg there were a few “hotwords” supplied by product manager Mat Balez. These are some of the phrases that came into […]
Google Nails It With Stunning Virtual Tour Of The Eiffel Tower [VIDEO]
If you’re not venturing to France and climbing the Eiffel Tower isn’t in your budget, then we suppose this is the next best thing. Google has made our lives easier once again by creating this amazing tour of the acclaimed structure with Google Street View. The tour offers a 360 degree view of the praised […]