Category: Google
The Googled future: Eric Schmidt to write book about how technology shapes the world
He might be stepping down from the post as chief executive officer this April, but Google head Eric Schmidt has no intention of resting on any laurels. US publishers are currently battling each other to secure the rights to…
Google StreetView technology explores museum art treasures up close
Google Art Project means art lovers all over the world can examine famous paintings right down to the brush strokes without leaving home. Combined with photographs taken at a gigapixel resolution, from today Google will be using its StreetView…
Schmidt steps down as Google CEO, selling half a million shares
Google CEO Eric Schmidt is to step down from his position at the head of the company, handing over the reigns to the search engine's co-fouder Larry Page. The move will take effect from April 4th. Schmidt will now stand…
Google Wants You To Stay Warm This Winter
Google Maps has recently added a new feature allowing users to search transit directions by types of transit and time spent outside. At this time of year this new feature is perfect for avoiding the cold winter weather. After…
Google Nexus S contracts hit UK
Google's impressive Nexus S Android smartphone is now available to buy in the UK from select Best Buy and Carphone Warehouse stores. A top-notch phone that polishes many of the problems found with the original Nexus One handset, the…
Google now mapping the human body too
They've mapped most of the urbanised world with their Street View maps, are aiming to digitise every book ever published, and now Google are turning their hand to a bit of biology. The Google Body Browser is the latest addition…
Google unsecured Wi-Fi data finally deleted
They took their sweet time about it, but Google have now finally deleted all the unsecured Wi-Fi data that their Street View cars "inadvertently" collected whilst on their rounds. ICO, the UK Information Commisioner's Office confirmed the data had been…
Google TV a CES 2011 no-show?
Following a mixed reception to their internet-based TV service, Google are urging LG, Toshiba and Sharp to postpone the unvieling of their Google TV sets. Though Sony have already outed their own Google TV, the other brands were expected to…
Google Earth Skydiving: Extreme Sports for geeks
Traditionally, nerds and extreme sports don't mix all that well. Hit the surf and you'll likely lose your national health spectacles, while it turns out that skateboarding is way more difficult than Tony Hawks on the PlayStation ever let on….
Google Voice Search gets personal
Google's Voice Search app is getting a personal touch for owners with handsets running Android 2.2 or above. As well as allowing you to search though your phone using only your voice, Voice Search will now be more accurate thanks…
