It is actually August and when the name Google Alphabet was announced it could have been passed as an April Fools joke, but on the contrary it is very real and worth noting it is a new parent company for Google. Google Alphabet is purely a restructure and not a name change, people believed it was … [Read more...]
Facebook Restaurant Pages vs Google Zagat for reviews
If you are into your food and would like to read reviews before visiting a restaurant, you may want to learn a little more about the relatively new Facebook Restaurant Pages. Facebook Restaurant Pages is the closest to being very similar to Google Zagat for reviews. The new restaurant review … [Read more...]
Google I/O 2015 live stream and personalization
The countdown to Google I/O 2015 has begun, and from May 28-29 in San Francisco it will all become a blessing for developers. Starting on May 28 is the keynote, which you can watch via the live stream. You will be able to join Google to learn about the platform and product innovations, the live … [Read more...]
Google buying Twitter debate raises stock price
Rumors are spreading very fast indeed of Twitter being approached by Google in a buyout bid, reports suggest a $1.5bn was added to the worth of social micro-blogging site Twitter. The Guardian reports two possible takeover bids, where one of the was Google. So much so that Twitter hired Goldman … [Read more...]
Facebook, Google, Twitter embrace concept of Bleisure
New research in the form of an infographic titled The “Bleisure” Revolution – How Tech Giants are shaping the workplace of tomorrow’ is rather interesting indeed. It shows Facebook, Google, Twitter embracing the concept of Bleisure. Thank to Edel Mahony, the marketing executive of a company … [Read more...]
Twitter’s tweets in Google Search great for business
Google and Twitter have come to an arrangement where tweets will show up in Google Search results in full, the old method of clicking the Twitter link in search results to view them will long be forgotten. It is great to hear in the coming months full tweets will show up in Google Search results, … [Read more...]
2014 trending topics ends, 2015 predictions
2014 was a massive year for searching in Google, so much so there were trillions of searches made. The ‘2014 Trending Topics for USA’ are very interesting indeed, so much so it was featured as a Google Doodle to relive the best moments of last year. Google Trends of 2014 come in many categories … [Read more...]
Google Trends refresh update and year in search
The Google team have been busy little bees with its new Google Trends refresh, as well as it new ‘Year in Search 2014’. When you visit Google Trends now you will see a whole new look, which looks clean and in box format. We call it box format because all the subjects such as 'Searches' and … [Read more...]
Opinion on Google Drive adopting My Maps
My Maps has now been integrated with Google Drive at last, support for custom maps will now have a strong consistency with the My Maps function. Seeing as My Maps is now part of Google Drive, maps can be created, sorted, edited and best of all shared. The Google Drive My Maps integration was … [Read more...]
Google Plus hatred after ruining address book
One Google Plus user is not happy at all, so much so they said they hate the social media product. The hate stems from ruining his address book to promote G Plus. Jason Nunnelley like everyone else has an opinion and rightfully so, his hate for Google Plus is rising each day. Nunnelley who works … [Read more...]
Amazing Google facts all in an infographic
Do you remember what life was like before "googling', the go-to option for finding out info? From its revolutionary inception to its commonplace use, Google continues to be an online giant full of secrets and idiosyncrasies. But, one thing is for sure - people love getting a little … [Read more...]
Google Forms update with new add-ons
Google Forms is a very good feature for collecting information, and thanks to a new update Google has added a new add-on store. Forms is a great product for making invite lists, starting an awareness survey for your work in the hope to get thousands of responses. The only downside is the lack of … [Read more...]
Google Inbox invites causing concerns already
Google has unveiled its new email product called ‘Inbox’, which can work together with Gmail. It is not meant to be a Gmail alternative but rather a product that can coexist. But, since the release people are already concerned with the future. Google Inbox according the Official Google Blog has … [Read more...]
Google BigTop, possible Gmail replacement: Update
Update: Google BigTop in NOT Gmail replacement, it is a new add on called Google Inbox. For more information read our latest article about features and Google Inbox invites. Google BigTop is a new email client, which could potentially replace Gmail. If it doesn’t replace Gmail it could be … [Read more...]
Share Google Plus status, posts via Gmail, Search
Google has updated its Gmail and Google Plus with a new icon, which is in the form a ‘+’ sign. The new Google + button update will make posting a lot easier Google had server issues today when both Google Plus and Gmail went down for a while, and a few users believed it was to do with a new … [Read more...]
Google Plus, Gmail down with server error: Update
Both Google Plus and Gmail are down at the moment with a server error attached to them. When you visit Google Plus you will see an on-screen message saying, “500. That’s an error. There was an error. Please try again later. That’s all we know.” The problem is a little different over on … [Read more...]
Google login alternative for YouTube comments
To login to YouTube you need a Google account, and when this is all in place to comment on videos it uses Google Plus. However, people are not lying down because they are still fighting and the petition is still growing strong to change this back to the way it was. On November 6, 2013 Google … [Read more...]
Facebook real-name policy update caters for trolls
Facebook has backed down on its real name policy, the same way Google Plus did back in July this year. The decision came after many FB users found to be locked out of their accounts, with the latest news of accounts belonging to drag queens using their stage names. We reported back in July Google … [Read more...]
CRTC vs. Google, Netflix after refusal
Both Google and Netflix refused to supply any data backing its claims, and since doing so the CRTC have told the two companies they will not be using its submissions at nay hearing to do with the future of TV in Canada. Broadcast regulators CRTC has removed all presentations made by Netflix and … [Read more...]
Facebook vs. Google with Internet access from satellites
There has always been the Facebook vs. Google when it comes to news, and recently a key member of Google’s satellite team left and headed for Facebook. The key member is Michael Tseytlin and now joins Facebook’s Connectivity Lab, which develops satellite technology according to WSJ. This is soon … [Read more...]
Google Plus, Maps could get JetPac integration
Jetpac will be removing its apps from the App Store in the next few days after they announced they would be joining Google. This means they could be releasing web apps to fit in with Google Plus and its maps to work with the JetPac City Guides and more. Google has purchased many start-up … [Read more...]
Google account sign in, slow problems
Many Google users have been experiencing a few problems yesterday to do with signing in and things being really slow. It seems to be widespread; there are reports according to Down Detector to do with those trying to sign in to Google accounts and search engine being very slow. Looking into it a … [Read more...]
Normandy D-Day Google exhibit tribute continues
On June 6, 1944 the Normandy Landings were the landings of the Allied invasion of Normandy, also known as D-Day. 70 years on and we still pay tribute to all those that lost their lives on the beaches. Brilliantly put together cultural institute exhibit by Google allows users to read many items, … [Read more...]