The best of Google Earth for November, 2013

The best of Google Earth for November, 2013

Google Earth Blog (blog)The best of Google Earth for November, 2013Google Earth Blog (blog)We showed you a neat way to learn more about the geo contexts of popular books by using the Google Lit Trips site. We took a look at the current status of the popular “Google Earth War” game. We looked at ways that Google Earth is used to help ...

news by December 02, 2013 at 08:04PM

Is Google cash behind Los Altos' artful upgrade?

Is Google cash behind Los Altos' artful upgrade?

San Francisco ChronicleIs Google cash behind Los Altos' artful upgrade?San Francisco ChronicleIt's one of the most ambitious off-site projects ever undertaken by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - installing art at vacant storefronts in Los Altos, a once-staid Peninsula city whose downtown has been magically spruced up in recent years.

news by December 02, 2013 at 11:13AM

Google plans 'floating retail store,' builder says

Google plans 'floating retail store,' builder says

San Francisco ChronicleGoogle plans 'floating retail store,' builder saysSan Francisco ChronicleIt turns out that the mysterious high-tech barge that Google is building at Treasure Island is just the first of three floating wonders the company plans to launch, at a total cost of $35 million. In a confidential budget report we obtained, barge ...

news by December 02, 2013 at 02:04PM

Chromecast purchases include $6 Google Play credit for limited time

Chromecast purchases include $6 Google Play credit for limited time

The VergeChromecast purchases include $6 Google Play credit for limited timeThe VergeIt can't quite match three months of Netflix, but Google is rewarding Chromecast buyers with a new bonus for the holidays: $6 in Google Play credit. Starting now and running through December 7th, you'll get the Play credit when purchasing Chromecast ...

news by November 30, 2013 at 01:49AM

The iPhone

The iPhone

The HinduThe iPhone-nomics of IndiaThe HinduTake Apple for instance — the jokes about the India pricing for the iPhone 5S have been relentless and unending. With a price tag of Rs. 71,000 for a top-of-the-line iPhone 5S, all pre-conceived notions regarding emerging market pricing have been ...

news by December 02, 2013 at 01:10AM

Google patent describes canned responses across multiple networks

Google patent describes canned responses across multiple networks

SlashGearGoogle patent describes canned responses across multiple networksSlashGearGoogle has filed a patent that would alert you to important updates from friends on multiple social networks and give you the option to send them a canned response. “I got my dream job!” could be replied to with a canned “Congratulations!” with a click ...

news by December 01, 2013 at 02:06PM

Orange sent iPhone instead of Nokia sim card – and charged accordingly

Orange sent iPhone instead of Nokia sim card – and charged accordingly

The GuardianOrange sent iPhone instead of Nokia sim card – and charged accordinglyThe GuardianOrange said an agent had erroneously ordered me a new iPhone, hence the unsuitable sim card, and blocked my existing Nokia phone. I was promised a refund within three days but, despite calling regularly, I have received nothing four weeks on and it ...

news by December 01, 2013 at 02:03PM