Google has apologized after ‘accidentally’ naming a Berlin intersection ‘Adolf-Hitler-Platz’ which was renamed after the Nazi era collapsed. Lena Wagner, a Google spokesperson said that the company quickly took down the name after the error was discovered and restored it’s current name, Theodor-Heuss-Platz after West Germany’s first post World War II president. “In this particular … Read more
Changes to the Google algorithm can mean a whole new learning curve for SEO experts or content developers but trying to navigate it all might be a fruitless exercise. In 2013, Google changed their algorithm 15 times and in 2012, they changed it 37 times, perhaps even on purpose to stop people from manipulating search … Read more
Google has just confirmed the purchased of the alarm clock app Timely, created by BitSpin. Bitspin is known for its aesthetically pleasing alarm clock app called Timely and now, Google has acquired the company for an undisclosed amount. The app had a free and $3 version but now that Google owns the app, even the … Read more
Google Glass has released it’s iOS version of MyGlass but shortly after, removed the app claiming it was an ‘app store mishap’. The app was released prematurely according to Google however, we suspect that this accidental leak was nothing more than a publicity stunt. In the iOS app it was revealed that users could take … Read more
Watch out Google, Spain has just hit the company with a $1.2 million fine for breaking the country’s privacy protection laws. There has been a lot of news in the media lately about the NSA tracking everything we search, tweet and share on the internet. Sources have also claimed that you can be spied on … Read more
Google is experimenting with robotic technology. Google has just confirmed that it acquired Boston Dynamics, a company that is based on engineering robots. Boston Dynamics has created a series of robots that are capable of walking, running and climbing on numerous types of terrain. The deal between the two companies was kept under wraps and … Read more
A Google-glass wearer has been kicked out of a restaurant after management accused them of filming other patrons. Google has released a restricted number of Google glasses and are currently available for purchase by invitation request only. These glasses are not only exclusive they are also pricey however, used ‘incorrectly’ and you could find yourself … Read more
Netflix and YouTube Account For Half Of Internet Traffic A recent report showed that half of the Internet’s traffic comes from YouTube and Netflix. Both of the sites, video content based sites. Netflix is becoming a powerhouse in the on demand monthly subscription model, while YouTube remains a free service owned by Google that monetizes … Read more
Google Glass Prescription Lenses Coming In January Come January not only will you be able to have a newer version of Google Glass (hopefully) you’ll also be able to have your normal prescription installed. As of right now, it’s kind of catch 22 for a lot of people that use prescription lenses. It’s hard for … Read more
Google Glass Knows Where You Live Now, Google Glass knows exactly where you live. Let’s say your out and about and you lost your way. Google Glass can help you, and literally tell you exactly how to get home from where you are. In a world of shared information exchanges with government agencies, the debate … Read more
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