Category Archives: An Alp View

Google Trends (2013).

Posted on December 17, 2013 by John

What the USA’s (and the world’s) searching for… Underwhelming (arguably) best sums up America’s current online search trends… (Source) Google: http://goo.gl/jrddKk

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Walk This Way.

Posted on December 14, 2013 by John

Google’s acquisition of Boston Dynamics (maker of ‘crazy’ walking robots) could be an indication that the firm is planning to use said technology within a suite of offerings with Google Glass. (Source) PC Magazine: http://goo.gl/jiuq3p

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No ‘Glass’ Allowed…

Posted on December 1, 2013 by John

Going to Lost Lake Lounge (near Atlanta?) If so, leave your Google Glass(es) behind when visiting. (Source) Newsy: http://goo.gl/nzKr7J

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The Best Ad Ever?

Posted on November 17, 2013 by John

Google’s ‘Reunion’ (Ad) really needs no further introduction (arguably, it’s that good!) (Source) Cool Age: http://goo.gl/JXJ4mO

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Where’s Sponge Bob?

Posted on November 6, 2013 by John

For all the (supposed generated) hype, rumor and innuendo, Google’s ‘secret’ barges are now reportedly nothing more than nautical showrooms… which begs the question: will the firm only debut / showpiece their latest offerings on water now? (Source) The Register … Continue reading →

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Keyword: Hypocrisy.

Posted on November 4, 2013 by John

Eric Schmidt lambasting the NSA is paradoxical (putting it mildly) given that Google parses how much data in order to turn a profit? Yet, now that the tables have seemingly turned (with the latest accusations / revelations, etc. that the … Continue reading →

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Wishful Thinking.

Posted on November 3, 2013 by John

Although (at this juncture) it’s highly unlikely that Apple and Google would ever be more than coopetition, it’s refreshing to know that Wozniak’s still a dreamer and idealist (two hallmarks of what made Silicon Valley). (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/7MioPI

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Where’s Jason?

Posted on September 13, 2013 by John

Elm Street might be fantasy; however, being able to explore Galapagos and/or Maldives via Google Maps is now a (virtual) reality. (Source) India.com: http://goo.gl/PHHSLk

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Glogging

Posted on July 27, 2013 by John

Yes, that’s right, glogging (which is blogging via wearing a pair of Google Glasses). (Source) Computer World: http://goo.gl/FoUjWn

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Googemony.

Posted on July 23, 2013 by John

Google (N. American ‘net searches) – bigger than Facebook; Netflix and Twitter combined. Didn’t the DOJ once pursue Microsoft for this sort of dominance? (Source) Forbes: http://goo.gl/QzLJD

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