Enhance Google Services with These 5 Add-Ons
Most of us use at least one Google service each day – usually much more than just one. Search, Gmail, Reader, Calendar, Drive, Play, YouTube…. this is just a partial list of the services we use every day. And for good reason, too. Google’s services are not popular just because they have the name “Google” next to them – they’re actually very good, and constantly provide their competitors with inspiration and ideas.
7 Most Important Websites We Can't Live Without
The World Wide Web (now more commonly known simply as the Web) has been with us for over 20 years now, and in that relatively short space of time it has unequivocally changed the world. For better or worse. The architects of the Web could not have foreseen what a huge impact their creation was going to have, but over the course of two decades and counting the Web has evolved into a sprawling mass of websites and pages that number in the billions.
Use gTasks To Synchronize Your Tasks With Google [Android]
These days, there are a million and one great ways to manage a to-do list online and via mobile apps. That said, there's often still a few people who are not yet using one of the better ones, so it's worth letting you all know which they are just in case! If you're a big user of Google services like Gmail and Google docs, then you might have tried using Google Tasks.
The Google Yourself Challenge [INFOGRAPHIC]
They call it "ego surfing" - when you sit down in front of the computer, go to Google (or whatever search engine you prefer), and find out what information there is about you online. I do it quite often - not out of a sense of egotism - but out of a desire to control my online presence and to make sure that I am presented in the best possible light if anyone searches for me. Along the way, I've discovered some interesting things.
Play, Learn & Experience New Web Technologies With Chrome Experiments
The Chrome Experiments website is a showcase for all things new and exciting when it comes to web technologies and browser advancements, with a focus on JavaScript. HTML5, canvas, SVG and the 3D WebGL engine all feature prominently in little sparks of creativity that are paving the way to a prettier and more interactive Internet.
The Strengths Of Google Project Glass [INFOGRAPHIC]
Among the legendary lengthy staff email conversations that we have here at MakeUseOf, the one that became really long and really heated was on the subject of the Google glasses. The staff quickly split up into two camps - the pro's and the anti's - and battle commenced. I personally think the glasses are going to kick ass and when they come out for sale, I am probably going to quickly give in to temptation and buy myself a pair.
Bing Images vs. Google Images - Which Has Better Results?
Bing’s image search once challenged Google, offering more features and a better design. With infinite scrolling and the ability to search for similar images, Bing was legitimately better than Google at image search just a few years ago. But since then, Google has closed the ground and made a lot of progress. Where do they stand now, and which should be your image search engine of choice?
The 7 Best Google Project Glass Parody Videos
After months of rumors regarding a move into augmented reality, Google finally unveiled its Project Glass initiative at the beginning of April. Apart from a few photographs of annoying models wearing an early version of the Google Glasses, the main draw was a concept video showing one day in the life of someone wearing these futuristic specs. This video was ripe for spoofing.
12 Alternate Looks To Your Google Search Homepage
Google is Google, and we know it by that all-white search page and multicolored logo. Isn't it a little bit bright and harsh on the eyes, though? In this post, I'm going to try to fix that for you. I'm here to put you on to a list of Google Search pages that change the color scheme and design of your homepage.
5 Reasons Why Google's Project Glass Is The Future & Why That's Awesome [Opinion]
Google’s Project Glass has everyone talking. It’s a glimpse of the future of augmented reality, wearable computing, and better integration of the Internet and technology in our day-to-day lives. Imagine replacing your smartphone with a pair of glasses, controlling them with your voice and movements of your head.
Actually, Google's Project Glass Concept Video Is Possible [Opinion]
Google recently released a concept video for their Project Glass. Today I'd like to take a closer look at the technical feasibility of these real-life Google Goggles; what we know; and why this concept video should perhaps be taken with a grain of salt. Bear in mind I'm certainly no expert on the topic, but I've done a good bit of research and would like to present two possibilities.
5 Of The Best Google Doodles Videos
The Google logo is recognized the world over. It's a logo that many people see on a daily basis as they make the Google homepage their first port of call in exploring the wider web. It's simple and yet iconic at the same time. But no one wants to see the same old logo staring back at them every time they search for something online, do they? Google doesn't think so.
4 Ways Google Failed to Change the World
“We celebrate our failures,” Google’s Eric Schmidt once said. Google’s had some amazing successes that have changed the world, but some of their attempts to do so have failed. With their famous “don’t be evil” mantra, they've sometimes been overly naive and optimistic. Here’s a list of some of Google’s big attempts to change the world that just didn’t pan out.
12 Interesting Google Suggest Results & What They Reveal
Google Search is the modern world's confessional. Whatever it is that we need help with, we just type it into the patient white search box and hope for relevant results. Google even helps us complete our searches by suggesting phrases based on the search activities of other users, a feature known as autocomplete. Not surprisingly, the results are often revealing and occasionally entertaining.
Breaking Down Google's 2011 Revenues [INFOGRAPHIC]
If I had to choose only three words to describe Google, I would choose "money making factory". That company just can't make enough it seems. According to today's infographic (courtesy of WordStream), the search giant made a whopping $37.9 billion last year, most of which came from their Adwords advertising program. Although it is not as much as say Microsoft or Apple, almost $38 billion is nothing to sniff at.
The Shocking Effects Of The Google Driverless Car [INFOGRAPHIC]
The future is closer than you might think. Thanks to Google's top secret research department, Google X, driverless cars are now a reality and could be hitting the mainstream in the not too distant future. Nevada has become the first US state to pass a law allowing driverless cars on the roads in their state, and Google is even considering getting into the automobile industry by manufacturing the cars themselves.