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We all expected big things when Chromebooks were launched back in June of this year, with big names such as Acer and Samsung joining the party, things initially looked good. However, early sales figures did not reflect this and subsequently fewer than 10,000 units were sold within that first two … [Read more...]
Social networking greatness has of course been observed from sites such as Facebook and Twitter already, but we still wonder how Google’s new Google+ networking site will fair against its rivals? From time to time we update you with changes to the site as well as practical advice. On the 24th … [Read more...]
Here at OSM, we’ve reported on many Google Doodles that spring up on the search engine’s home page from time to time. Either marking an anniversary of an event, individual’s birthday or a time on the yearly calendar such as Halloween, the Doodles bring us much enjoyment. … [Read more...]
Today as you head on over to search engine Google, you will be met with yet another new Doodle, this time we are celebrating the life and work of scientist Marie Curie. As you can see from the Doodle, Curie who later went on to receive two Nobel prizes, is sat at her workbench. Where as some of … [Read more...]
Today we celebrate Halloween and for many of us around the globe, it’s the time to dress up in scary costumes and makeup whilst enjoying ourselves at a party or trick and treating. Over the past week or so, we’ve reported on a handful of YouTube viral videos, that show how to make your own … [Read more...]
Three is no denying that Google+ has an uphill struggle when it comes to competing with Facebook, but at least the service can draw upon the help of Google and their other platforms to help them on their quest to social networking greatness. We have now learned that Google+ will soon support the … [Read more...]
Over the years we have seen a number of Google Easter Eggs, along with some very funny gags as well, but it’s the former that we are more interested in. Today we will have a look at some of these Easter Eggs from Google, which we have tried out and are known to work – well most.PCWorld has … [Read more...]
Every now and then Google celebrates a person’s birthday or anniversary in way of a Google Doodle, and today it is the turn of Walt Disney’s very own Mary Blair. Fans of the franchise today will not even have heard of the artist, but she was famous for her work in the 1940s and 1950s.Some of … [Read more...]
Google+ was launched on June 28, 2011 it was just invite only, but that was not the only strange thing. The new social project was only allowing personal accounts to be set up but not business. However, there were a handful of test pages set up, such as Ford (which you see above) and Mashable. Well … [Read more...]
There are a huge number of websites offering details on how to make an infographic, but we believe that you can learn so much just by studying those that are already available. Take this one that we have for you below, it best describes the impact that Android apps has had on our virtual … [Read more...]
When Google+ was first launched we wondered what would be so different from their previous social offerings. However, it did not take long to learn that this new Plus service (which is its common name) was a vast improvement. The issue that Google had was only offering it as an invite only, but it … [Read more...]
Cloud computing has now started to take off in a big way, and this has only been achieved with the backing from two main players, Google and Microsoft. Now that these two are on board we can expect great things, but are we now ready for a different way of saving our content, and if we are, which … [Read more...]
Last month the doors to Google+ were opened wide for the public, which followed a trial run where the service was invitation only. Since this change the people signing up has increased by many millions, although one thing has not changed and that is the Google Plus age limit.Facebook has been … [Read more...]
Samsung is to hold their special event tomorrow, and most of us expect two things, more on Ice Cream Sandwich, and also news on a new handset, which we believe to be the Nexus Prime. Knowing when to stay up in your part of the world is tough, so we will offer you live blog time zones below.As … [Read more...]
We’re still amazed at how Apple’s single iPad, or two including both generations, has managed to hold of an army of tablet PC’s from many brands, although the fight is still continuing even if Apple has managed to keep the lead for now.When it comes to buying a tablet you have certainly … [Read more...]
It’s fair to say that Apple really knew what they were doing when launching the iPad, and with the second generation only adding to that success, other brands are trying to take some of Apple’s tablet market share with great difficulty.Google has not published the latest sales figures for … [Read more...]
Google has launched a lot of services over the years, and not all of them work, although the search engine giant has continued to keep trying in a number of online industries, and this included moving in on Facebook’s turf.Facebook has been in the sights of many companies but none have been … [Read more...]
One of our favorite pieces of news that we often write about, is that of search engine Google and its impressive Google Doodles. Celebrating an individual's birthday, a yearly event such as Halloween, an anniversary, the death of a great name such as Apple's Steve Jobs who passed away last week are … [Read more...]
Many people around the world are still in shock over the news about the Apple CEO Steve Jobs, I know I certainly am. It would certainly seem that as hard as he fought he has lost his battle against pancreatic cancer and has died at the age of 56. The world loses a visionary who had a massive … [Read more...]
The rumors have been circulating around Facebook especially since the F8 conference as we have pointed out in a previous article. But something we want to know from all of you, if you had to pay to use Facebook, would you move to Google+ or would you cough up the cash and carry on using Facebook? … [Read more...]
Readers to our site will know that one of our loves is that of the Google Doodle, which presents itself on the search engine's homepage from time to time. Celebrating what is normally an event on the yearly calendar, an individual's birthday or recognition of work that somebody has created, are … [Read more...]
One of our favorite pieces of news to report on, is that of the latest Google Doodle. To celebrate an individuals birthday or anniversary of an event, Google's homepage image can change from time to time. Past Doodles have been seen such as the celebration of music sensation Freddie Mercury who … [Read more...]
Regular readers of OSM will already know that we report on each of the Google Doodle’s when we notice them on the world’s favorite search engine. Today’s Google Doodle is dedicated to Albert Szent-Gyorgyi’s 118th birthday and the logo looks like it has oranges on it with a funky style of … [Read more...]
Its all going on over at Yahoo right now, the firing of their CEO Carol Bartz has been greeted with applause and share prices have jumped 6% upon the news! Yahoo's chairman Roy Bostock informed Bartz of the bad news yesterday and the company has installed CFO Tim Morse as interim CEO. Will this … [Read more...]
We’ve been writing about Google+, the latest social network, since its launch and have told about additions to the site such as verification badges. Last week Google+ started another initiative, a suggested users list consisting of so-called ‘power users.’ Intended as an easy way for users to … [Read more...]
