3 reasons why I believe Google Buzz has already won
I am sure you ‘ve heard of the latest Google product named Buzz, right? I am still waiting to see the Buzz link inside my Gmail. What about you? I have already commented/liked a couple of Buzz(es) till now. And for the last hour or so I ‘ve been looking around for some Buzz^2. For... more »
Google Buzz is up and running
Google Buzz is live. It is still rolling out to everyone, so you should get your update soon. I am already seeing a Buzz tab in my Google Profile. Do you?
Google Buzz is a new way to start conversations about the things you find interesting. It’s built right into Gmail, so you don’t... more »
Google Tablet featuring Chrome OS coming soon?
Yes, this could be true. Although a Google-branded tablet is not even a rumor yet, Google engineers have been working on various concept User Interfaces for Google Chrome OS coming soon. Moreover, Chrome OS, will not only be available for netbooks, as we originally thought, but we will be able to use custom versions Chrome... more »
Google is about to get a lot faster
I just ran into a linux-ext4 mailing list concerning Linux ext4 filesystem development and I found an interesting read regarding Google, filesystems and the future of search that I wanted to share. The particular discussion was about jfs filesystem benchmark results where Michael Rubin (from Google) said:
Google is currently in the middle of upgrading from... more »
Gmail, Security and the vulnerability in SSL/TLS protocol
Back in 2008, Google released a nice feature inside Gmail’s settings where you could opt to enable https throughout your session. That made you feel a little bit safer when browsing your emails using a public WiFi at your local coffee shop. However, the usage of SSL/TLS protocol has one main drawback which is imposing... more »
Google I/O 2010 – Moscone Center, San Francisco
Google announced the next Google I/O taking place at the Moscone Center, in San Francisco during May 19 – 20, 2010. Early discounted registration is now open through April 16, 2010. If I lived in San Francisco I ‘d definitely register right away. Last year’s Google I/O sold out before the start of the conference,... more »
The Google Phone is here
Just a couple of hours ago, the Android press gathering at Google HQ ended. Thanks to Robert Scoble (@Scobleizer) we were able to see live what was going on there via ustream.tv where the viewers reached the maximum of 13000+ in less than half an hour after Robert started streaming the event (which can be... more »
Google’s Happy New year explosive message
It turns out that the countdown that google.com showed every time you pressed the “I’m Feeling Lucky” button over the last few weeks, which was ticking down the seconds, suddenly when the year was 2010 it turned into an explosive Happy New Year message floating over Google’s homepage!
And a couple of hours later Google’s special new... more »
Google Nexus One is almost here
Holy cow! Google Nexus One docs got leaked. According to Gizmodo, Google will sell the much desired Nexus One unlocked and unsubsidized for $530, and Google will sell it by themselves here (google.com/phone).
More information (via Gizmodo):
Yeah, it’s $530 unsubsidized. Google’s not going to be selling the phone at cost, like so many people considered. They’re... more »
EtherPad is now OpenSourced!
I guess it is not too soon for Christmas presents. About two weeks ago, AppJet and the Google PR Team announced the acquisition of AppJet (the company and technology behind EtherPad) by Google and a few hours after that they made a second announcement about EtherPad going back online until open sourced. Two days ago,... more »
