By now, some of you may have noticed our new Google Mobile YouTube channel, with a fresh look that includes a video box that rotates along multiple axes (we love the Rubik’s Cube here at Google). As you click on and discover more videos, we hope you’ll have fun checking out all the ways the box can turn. continue reading »
Ever thought of sharing your history with others? Like the idea of finding undisclosed parts of your past and those of others through photography and a map? Well historypin.com does exactly that. Their aim is to bring people together around photo’s. Generations can come together and share their worlds. Here’s what they have to say.
(Cross-posted with the YouTube Blog)
It’s well known that the mobile internet is huge and growing fast; what’s surprising is exactly how fast. According to a recent report, within 5 years more users will connect to the internet via mobile devices than desktop PCs. YouTube consumption on mobile devices has also grown considerably — playbacks were up 160% in 2009 over the previous year. continue reading »
And for some Google news in the US. Google found a partner in CVS/pharmacy enabeling them to provide millions of medication records online.
Google simply won’t stop lavashing us with online goodies. If it’s a hartrate meter, or keeping track of energy consumption online , there is always room for more. Now you are able to draw in Google Docs. Using SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) or VML (Vector Markup Language) you are enabled to put in straight lines, pre defined shapes and your own doodles. Click here to see whats is new in Google Docs.
New star on the search and find horizon? Wolfram Alpha. Stephen Wolfram is a scientist who has been working, with over 100 others, on what might become Google’s competitor. The Wolframists call it a ‘knowledge engine’ powered by calculations based on numerous algorithms and the use of natural language. Far to difficult for me to understand. That’s something I better leave to all the smart ones out there. Nevertheless it’s watched with great interest, it could just be the case that Google is in for some difficult times in the near future. We’ll see what happens.
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