Cool infographic on what the buzz was like prior to the Oscars. Was the online buzz right? If you didn't watch the show, check out the results at oscar.com.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Not-So-Googly Mondays: Oscars' Buzz
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Ask Google What's For Dinner!
Is there any area of our lives that Google can't improve? If there is, it certainly isn't in the kitchen. Google is implementing a new feature to improve one's experience when searching for what to cook. Although not yet available to everyone, on the left-hand panel of your Google search page, you will soon be able to view results filtered by "recipes." Then, to further narrow your search, you can specify the ingredients you want on your results, the cooking time, and even the calorie count. Under this setting, you can search for general ingredients like "lettuce," specific recipes like "cesar salad," or even by event like "cinco de mayo"! Next time you're in a pickle wondering what to cook, check out this great Google feature and tell Googly News how you liked it!
Monday, February 21, 2011
Not-So-Googly Mondays: Awesome Watches
Wouldn't you want to own one of these watches? (I know I would!)
Orbo watches from zachstarrweiss.com.
Orbo watches from zachstarrweiss.com.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Search Gets (Even More) Personal
If you have a Google Account, here's yet another awesome Google service to make search more relevant for you: Google Social Search. From now on, when you search for say, "campsites in Yosemite," results from you social network will appear below the organic results (as seen below). This will help you get results that you actually want from people you trust.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
A Cool Google Lab You've Never Heard Of
Whether it be for a school project, research, or just out of curiosity, Google Public Data Explorer offers a very effective way to visualize data. Once you pick a dataset, you'll be able to visualize it in different ways as well as share it with others. Various datasets are available, including some related to US unemployment, life expectancy, minimum wages, and more. You can check it out at: google.com/publicdata
Monday, February 14, 2011
Not-So-Googly Mondays: Adorable Pics
This Not-So-Googly Monday being Valentine's Day and all, here are some very adorable pictures to fill your life with love. Which one is your favorite?
Photos from cuteoverload.com.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Fashion trends? Google Has You Covered
Google's Boutiques.com just got better by adding Trend Analytics, which allow you to discover what's in style in a fun and quick way. Everyone is one click away from learning about the latest fashion trends, from brands and products, to colors and patterns. As always, you are also able to create your own boutique (or follow others') and get personalized recommendations based on the styles you love. Definitely a must-try for all you fashionistas out there!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Extra Security for Your Google Account
Have you ever considered what would happen if someone took control of your Gmail account? Or how about your Picasa account? What about all those e-mail addresses, private messages, photos, and documents? If the thought of losing this information is no joke, you should seriously considering Google's new opt-in security feature.
The 2-step verification feature works every time you sign in to your account by adding a second step (besides entering your password) to input a code that is sent to your phone. This way, any possible thief would have to take your password AND your cell phone in order to access your accounts.
Although the process can be a little time-consuming, you can set it up so that it remembers the code for up to 30 days. Perhaps a small inconvenience to pay for the added security; it's up to you: how valuable is the info on your Google account? If you want to activate this feature, go to your Account Settings page (go to Google's homepage, it's on the top right side, under Settings). The activation process should take about 10-15 minutes, and then you'll be all set!
Friday, February 11, 2011
Planning a Wedding Just Got Easier
Planning a wedding just got easier thanks to Google Weddings! The site comes complete with all the tools you will need to build a website, send invitations, manage your budget, share photos, and more. Google Weddings even includes tips from a renowned wedding planner! Head over to Google Weddings and start planning!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Priority Inbox Goes Mobile
For all of you Priority Inbox lovers, good news! Now you can enjoy this great feature from the comfort of your mobile phone through Gmail's mobile web app. Android owners could already use this feature, but now it is also available on most mobile browsers that support HTML5.
In case you are wondering what Priority Inbox is all about...it is basically Gmail's way of making your life easier (especially for those of you that get a ridiculous amount of e-mails per day). Priority Inbox learns from your usual behavior and automatically flags the e-mails that it knows are important to you, so you can go read those first instead of wasting time on things you don't even normally read.
You're ready to have Priority Inbox on your phone? Make sure to set it up on the desktop version of Gmail first, and then you're ready to go!
Not-So-Googly Mondays: Top Super Bowl 2011 Ads
Following Googly News' new tradition of having Not-So-Googly Mondays, here are some awesome videos of my top 3 favorite Super Bowl 2011 commercials (yes, I watched them all). Which ones were your favorites?
Bridgestone - Reply All
Audi - Release the Hounds
Chevy - Misunderstanding
Friday, February 4, 2011
Google Instant Now on Google Shopping
If you haven't used Google Shopping to shop online, you should definitely check it out. Google Shopping will give you fast results and an easy way to compare prices in various stores. And now, it just got better as Google Instant (which shows you results as you type) has been implemented on Google Shopping searches, which means more shopping and less time searching!
Featured Gmail Lab: Undo Send
For the wonderful efforts of awesome Gmail labs that often go unnoticed, Googly News is featuring the most useful ones, such as...Undo Send. Ever sent an e-mail to the wrong person or forgot to add key information? Undo Send helps you avoid these and other situations by showing a link (right after clicking send) that lets you undo sending and brings you back to writing your e-mail. You can set the cancellation period for up to 30 seconds! So go get Undo Send from Gmail Labs right under Settings.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Why Go To A Museum? Art Project is Here!
With its latest venture, Google's Art Project brings you wonderful works of art right to your home. Head over to their website to virtually visit various museums worldwide thanks to their street view technology. Such museums include the MoMA in NYC, Museo Reina Sofia in Madrid, and others. But that's not all! In the site, you'll also be able to create your own artwork collection, comment on the art, and share with friends. If you're an art-lover or wish to learn more about art, you should definitely check Art Project out!
Google & Egypt: Part Deux
Earlier this week, Googly News showed you how Google has made possible for people to tweet via voice-mails thanks to "speak-to-tweet." Now, Google Maps lets you track the locations in Egypt where protests have taken place. Head over to google.com/maps, search "egypt," and follow the link to "track protests on Google Maps."
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Google Hotpot: New Way of Discovering New Places
Although everyone seems to be talking about how Bing is copying Google's results, Googly News is bringing you news that are (hopefully) useful on your journey as a Google user. And today that is... Google Hotpot! Hotpot allows you and your friends to rate places. Then, these recommendations are used to give you awesome results (that also take into account your tastes) when you search for a restaurant, for example (yes, all right from Google's search results' page!) So what are you waiting for? Head on over to google.com/hotpot or check out the video below to learn even more.
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