Google Managers Convicted in Italian Court
As you all know, I am heavily Google biased, but I am also “if it’s wrong, it’s wrong” and wont let my feelings get in the way. So when I hear a story like this I try my best to see both sides of the argument and give an informed non-biased opinion. Here is the quick run down… Milan Judge Oscar Magi ruled this morning that two Google managers and a former chief financial officer!!!! were guilty of privacy violations. Now before everyone jumps on the “it’s all Buzz’s fault”, or “Google knows too much about us and it had to happen eventually”, let me get to the reason of the court case.
Filtering Through the Buzz
Google has introduced Google Buzz and already the bad has started to outweigh the good. With all of the great aggregating that it does, it still fills up your inbox with message you may not want to read at the moment. This is where a good filter would come in handy. Luckly Gmail comes equipped with one. To setup your Gmail filter to move the Buzz updates away from your more important email, simply follow the supplied instructions.
Google announces Google Buzz
Google introduces Google Buzz that works with your Gmail. So now you “auto-follow” the people you normally communicate with in Gmail. It supports both public and private sharing, integrates with your inbox, and only shows you “just the good stuff.” So instead of having 5,000 updates show up, it only shows you the items you care to see. It seems to be a handy tool that, if you are a Gmail user and a social networker, will make life a lot more interesting. They have also created a mobile version as well. Check your Gmail 2pm EST 11am PST.
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Apple’s Attempt at Changing the World
So, the iPad has been announced and the reception has been mixed. A larger iPod that doesn’t have a camera, can’t be used as a phone, and doesn’t run Flash programs. So does that make it a waste of time? No hardware keyboard, no interchangeable battery, and – as of now at least – only runs iPhone/iPod apps. It would seem as if Apple is confident in their app store and iTunes integration to let that stand on it’s own. So what does the iPod really bring us? It brings us what the tech world loves almost as much as a new device… it brings controversy. The iPad doesn’t run Flash…then again, neither does the iPod, iPhone, most Windows Mobile devices, Blackberries and so forth… so big deal?!
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Apple and Google and Microsoft, Oh My!
The gauntlets have been thrown and the challenge has been issued. But just what is it that is at stake? In the cell phone market there is clearly one product that has a huge lead. The iPhone is the reigning champion, but it is widely believed that Android phones will close the gap quickly. Personally I feel the iPhone has a strong chance if two things happen and happen quickly. They need to lose the AT&T exclusive, and they need a very strong update in their next version. Developing issues and Google issues aside, if given the chance, more people would own an iPhone just because of the name iPhone. The main reason they don’t right now is because of the name AT&T.
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Google in 2010?
With all of the talk of the Nexus One out there, people have been asking me why I haven’t made any comments about it. Well to be honest, I am just not that impressed with it. Don’t get me wrong, I am sure the phone will be fun and nice and cute and cuddly, but it just doesn’t give me a “better than Droid” feeling. As a matter of fact, I really don’t believe the phone was designed to be better than all of the rest of the phones on the planet. First rule of Google, ignore the obvious and see what is behind the scenes. Google will (again this is all still rumor, but as close to fact as we have had so far) put out a phone they THEY will sell, and support. Meaning all of the thoughts of Android fragmenting and having problems should be tucked back on the burner. Google is making a physical commitment to Android.
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First Android App – Monty Python Soundboard
Yeah so, everyone else and their brother had a soundboard out so why not make one of my own. Right now you can not make ringtones or notifications from the sounds, but that is my next lesson. Then I suppose I will spruce it up and make it a little better looking and add additional Monty Python movies from to it as well. (Currently it’s purely Holy Grail) Anyone with ideas and advice please feel free to give me some pointers.
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