By The Numbers: A Day In The Life Of Social Media [INFOGRAPHIC]
This infographic has been compiled by Saxum and contains statistics for 10 of the popular social networking sites. This infographic opens your eyes to all the things that happening on social media sites.
The Future Is Now: 10 Forthcoming Google Projects That Will Blow You Away
These are the other projects Google is working on and they are being developed by Google’s secret group, Google X. Their job is to “make the world a better place” with the help of these products.
Inside Google’s Mindblowing New London Headquarters [PICS]
All of Google’s London operations will be housed under one roof. This is the new headquarters in London; 11 stories, shops, cafes and restaurants, as well as a garden on the rooftop.
The Google Graveyard – Every Service That Google Has Ever Squashed [INFOGRAPHIC]
This is Google’s graveyard, the place where great ideas go to rest. For all time. Google Reader was the latest addition to the graveyard, having been axed last night.
Of Course Google’s Japan Offices Have Koi Ponds Inside [GALLERY]
The multinational corporation Google is renowned for the offices everyone wants to work in, or at least see at some point of their lives. Each office designed for the company is done so uniquely with regards to its corresponding location. Google makes sure that the architects have come up with an interior that represents the country’s history and culture. Today […]
Google Has Bought Navigation App ‘Waze’ For Just Over $1 Billion
There has been some serious courting from Google, Apple and Facebook, all wanting to get their hands on navigation app ‘Waze’. But finally the love square has been disolved and Google stands victorious.
How To Make Your Social Media Addiction Your Career [INFOGRAPHIC]
Do you wish you could just sit on your computer all day and simply switch between these social media platforms to find out what is happening, what is trending and where somebody is? Do you wish your job entailed having your Twitter feed open at your desk?
Reality Check – This Is What It’s Like To Be A First Week Intern At Google [VIDEO]
Just before the release of the movie “The Internship” starring Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson, where they play two interns at the multinational corporation Google, the company itself has released a video titled “The real Google interns”. Take a look at the video here.
Google Is Teaming Up With NASA To Create Artificial Intelligence
Google and NASA are joining forces to create and study Artificial Intelligence. This new breed of super computer could change everything. The Quantum Computer will be programmed to behave like a human and make decisions based on the data it is provided with.
Gmail Has A Brand New Look – Check It Out [VIDEO]
Gmail’s new look was announced on Google’s blog with updates coming to the desktop in time. These updates will be available on Android and iOS in the next few weeks. The new inbox will assist users in organising their inbox life, with horizontal tabs and categories.
The Future Is Terrific: Google Will Bring WiFi To Africa On High Altitude Floating Blimps
Google has unveiled plans to roll out free wireless networks across Africa and Asia using high-altitude blimps and balloons. If the project is succesful, 1 billion previously unconnected people will have internet access.
Here We Go Again: Google Bids Against Facebook To Buy Waze
Has Facebook’s interest in Israeli startup, Waze, spurred Google to also bid for the company? It seems so, the Internet giant is considering making an offer for the company for an amount larger than $1 billion.
Google Drops Google Now For Desktop – Announces Major Shift In How We Search [VIDEO]
Google Now for desktop, enables you to do things like search the web, set reminders or get directions somewhere – all by talking to your computer.
Google Maps Set For Overhaul – Will Crowdsource Your Preferences From Social Media [VIDEO]
The next version of Google Maps is tailored just for you. Displaying information and recommendations that are specific to your needs. The next verion of Google Maps was previewed on Wednesday in San Fransisco.
Google Image Search “Atari Breakout”, Then Say Goodbye To Your Work Day
Google has done it again. If you are looking for a little work distraction, then today there is one that you would never have expected.
Do You Struggle To Remember People’s Names? Don’t Panic – Google Glass Will Have Facial Recognition [VIDEO]
You know those awkward moments when you introduce yourself to someone you’ve already met? Well, Google Glass might be the eye apparel you need to up your social game.
Google Chairman, Eric Schmidt Makes 6 Predictions About Our Digital Future
Eric Schmidt, chairman of Google released a new book on Tuesday, which he co-authored with a former US State Department terrorism adviser. “The New Digital Age: Reshaping the Future of People, Nations and Business,” offers compelling arguments for a few interesting predictions.
The Virtual Jet Pack Is Here – Google Earth’s Forthcoming 3D Motion Technology Is Amazing [VIDEO]
Motion control technology now allows Google Earth users to use their hands to control the imagery software, which sounds superficially boring, until you consider that you now have the option to fly over mountains, seas and cities with the swoosh of a hand.
Friday Morning Spice
DA launches new campaign. Gang steals rhino horns from museum. Gwyneth voted most hated celeb. Elvis impersonator charged over poison letter sent to Obama. Guess how much cash Google has on hand? They found 3 new earths. Kind of.
Google Boss Claims The Entire World Will Be Online By 2020
Google Executive Chairman, Eric Schmidt claims that everybody will be online by 2020, which he stated on his Google+ account this Saturday.
Google Builds Tool To Safeguard Your Data After You’re Dead
What happens to your data when you die? That question has become increasingly mainstream over the last two years. Thankfully, Google has launched a new tool that will enable users to determine a sending destination for their data in the event that they die.
Couple Poses For Google Street View Car – Having Sex And Boozing On The Side Of The Road
This is just hilarious. An Australian couple, who were spotted on Google Street view a few miles before, drove ahead and reappeared on Google street view – simulating ‘bonnet-sex’ as the man swigs on a bottle. You need to see this.
How Google Glass Really Works [INFOGRAPHIC]
Artist Martin Missfeldt has created an infographic that explains the ins and outs of the processes of Google Glass, and it’s pretty neat.
They’re Rocking 1 Gigabit Per Second Now In The US
Internet giant, Google has confirmed that it will be extending its super fast fibre broadband services to Austin, Texas, where residents will be enjoying internet speeds of one gigabyte per second by 2014.
TOP 5 April Fool’s Stories In The Press [VIDEOS]
Yesterday, we were predictably treated to an array of April Fools Day jokes across the world. Most of them sucked, so we curated five that didn’t, for you. It looks like the tech and media sectors are the front-runners when it comes to humour. Better luck next year, insurance industry. Prank One: First up and […]
10 Cape Town Schools To Receive Broadband From Google’s White Spaces Trial
Google announced yesterday that their TV white spaces (unused channels in a TV spectrum) trial will provide broadband connectivity to 10 schools in and around Cape Town. The trial will demonstrate the potential of white spaces as a platform to deliver faster internet connectivity to the developing world, if it comes off. Broadcasters, however are […]
Chrome Turns Your Favourite Website Into A 3D Maze Game [VIDEO]
Google Japan have created one of the craziest online Chrome experiences yet. This experiment allows you to turn your favourite websites into 3D mazes that you can play in. The Chrome World Maze is similar to the maze games you used to play and dominate at the arcade as a young whipper-snapper, except now you’re using your iPhone as a […]
Google Glass Hype Is Dwindling – Fears Of Big Brother Are Growing
Google Glass is a potentially revolutionary technology that could fundamentally shift the way that humans interact with their environment, and dramatically improve productivity. But the product also requires the user, and anyone who comes into contact with the user, to be prepared to have the boundaries of their privacy stripped away. Google Glass will in […]
Google Reader Is Being Shut Down – Here Are The Best Alternatives
Look, it isn’t good news. But you have to make the best of a bad situation. On Wednesday night, Google announced it would be shutting down its Reader product as of 1 July 2013. With the loss of Google Reader, a serious problem emerges. What will users use as an alternative reader? Step 1 – Find a new RSS […]
Google Now Could Be Coming To iOS [VIDEO]
Google Now is arguably Android’s greatest weapon in the operating system tug of war between Android, iOS, and Windows Mobile. Harnessing the power of Big Data and predictive analytics, Google Now is a PA in your pocket, producing helpful, unprompted alerts and reminders which it creates by analysing the results of your search and browsing […]