Google I/O 2013 continues, but yesterday was the big keynote speech highlighting changes to some of Google’s programs and services. While some rumors came true – there was a “new” phone announced, just not the X Phone – others did not – no Android 4.3. Some view I/O 2013 as Google’s act of cleaning up… Continue Reading
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Google I/O 2013 Live Blog
Here’s my simple contribution to the Google I/O 2013 conference:… Continue Reading
What I’m Watching at Google I/O 2013
In about 6 hours from now, Google will officially open I/O 2013. This is a Google geek’s Mecca, where Google’s team of developers and honchos announce new products, consult on product development, and show just how cool Google really is. Google I/O isn’t for the faint hearted. It’s an incredibly boring CLE-like experience designed with… Continue Reading
What Google Knows About You
If you’re fearful of your privacy being exploited, then you’re probably not going to like this post or infographic. If you’re already fearful of the amount of information Google acquires through its data-mining projects, you’re really not going to like the infographic. I’m no longer fully subscribed to Google’s “do no evil” philosophy, just like Google… Continue Reading
Google Keep Looks to Replace Evernote
For about 30 minutes yesterday, astute users got a unique glimpse at Google Keep. Google Keep is apparently Google’s answer to Evernote. What’s more, from the screenshots we see that Keep might also replace Tasks. There’s not much else available, since Keep is now disabled. I’d periodically check https://drive.google.com/keep/, to see the enabled functions, but I’m also… Continue Reading
Google Reader’s Going to Die
Today is a sad day in the tragic world of free Google products. The Google Reader team announced the “powering down” of the Google Reader service. Reader is my hands-down favorite RSS aggregator, and now, or on July 1, 2013, the service will become extinct. I have yet to pick an alternative, but some folks are… Continue Reading
Happy Birthday Google Play
Yesterday marked the 1 year birthday of the introduction of Google Play. I meant to write about it, blubbering on about how great the system is, but I still haven’t changed my mind. I’m not convinced that Play is the greatest thing, nor am I convinced I even like the name. If you’re looking for… Continue Reading
Your Chance to Get Glass
You’ve heard about Google’s Project Glass, right? It’s the technology that puts a computer into a pair of semi-indestructible glasses. Just in case you’re not aware, here’s a video to whet your palate: Now you want a pair, right? Well, you can, if you’re creative and somewhat lucky. The folks at Project Glass are “looking… Continue Reading
Spin Your Way to Love
It’s Valentine’s Day, and what better way to determine whether you have animal magnetism than with a Google Doodle? Today’s doodle features a carnival-like scene with two ferris wheels. Press the heart to spin the wheels and match up an animal couple, who’ll have some romantic experience. The Doodle is a great way to spend a few… Continue Reading
My Favorite Google Apps
Google Apps has been the go-to platform for handling my law firm’s email, contacts, documents, and calendar for better more than 4 years. I was an early adopter of the Google Apps program, and advocated its use long before the Office 365 commotion. I like Google Apps for Business since I can store and access… Continue Reading