Dec 12

Google’s Native Client focuses on apps and games, brings Bastion to the browser (video)

Posted in: Google, Today's Chili, video, video games, VideoGames

In case you missed it, Google’s Native Client launched at the end of the summer, promising to ease cross-OS deployment by letting developers run x86 code natively in Chrome. Early adopters have had a few months to tinker with Google’s new trick, and now the outfit is eager to show off their best work. Supergiant Games, for instance, has ported Bastion to the Native Client, opening up the Xbox Live hit to Mac, Linux and Chrome OS users. Google’s Christian Stefansen says Native Client makes porting existing code bases written C, C++ or C# easy, citing Spacetime Studio’s Star Legends — an MMO with over half a million lines of code — as an example of a large project that was ported in as little as two weeks. Google touts application middleware ports (such as Unity, Moai, Mono, fmod and more) and easy distribution to the Chrome Web Store as a major boon to developers, and encourages interested studios to check out its new Native Client site to help them get started. Interested? Hit up the links below, or simply skip past the break to hear Mr. Stefansen’s spiel for yourself.

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Google’s Native Client focuses on apps and games, brings Bastion to the browser (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dec 12

Disappointing: Google Shares Close Below $500 Yesterday

Posted in: Google, Today's Chili

This article was written on February 05, 2008 by CyberNet.

Over the last couple of years, Google has always been the one to impress Wall Street with incredible gains. It was just back in October that Google amazed everybody and hit the $700 mark for the first time. They continued to flirt with $700 until late December and then their stock started to go down, down, down. Lately they’ve been disappointing investors, and just yesterday their stock closed at $495.43. That was the first time since way back in August that their stock closed under the $500 mark.

So what’s going on here? Obviously we know that the economy is slowing at this point, but is there something more to it? Yesterday’s close made it the new 172-day low. The graph below shows their two year history, and it’s not hard to notice the trend:

google stock trend

So what will it take for Google Stock to start that upward climb again? Their fall started when they announced disappointing fourth-quarter results and they haven’t gotten a break since. If Yahoo agreed to be acquired by Microsoft, that certainly wouldn’t help their cause either. Given that I am not a stock investor, I’m not going to say whether investors should stay or go. Does Google have a chance to rebound and climb higher than ever before, or was November 7th, the day they hit their all-time high of $747.24, the best day Google will ever see?

Source: Yahoo Finance

Note: Google stock is currently trading above the $500 mark again.

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Dec 11

Self-driving cars could save lives, gas

Posted in: Google, Today's Chili

We’ve heard about Google’s self-driving cars a few times, but information has generally been limited. It’s something a number of us are curious about — who wouldn’t want to have the convenience of their own car without the hassle of driving — and a technology that could have a serious impact on our lives within […]

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Dec 10

Like Jennifer Aniston, Google Translate Is Obsessed With Angelina Jolie

Posted in: Google, Today's Chili, top

This is really weird. Apparently Google Translate seems obsessed with Angelina Jolie. Which, mind you, it’s completely understandable. Try the following: More »

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Nov 01

Android Market v3.3.11 APK now available, adds auto-update by default and other new settings

Posted in: Android, android market, AndroidMarket, Google, market, mobilepostmini, Today's Chili, update, upgrade

The latest revision of Google’s Android Market app is hitting handsets now, and while it doesn’t bring any new tabs for music, Android Police mentions a few changes you might find notable. Among them are the ability to select auto updating for apps as the default option, as well as a setting to auto update only when connected via to the internet via WiFi. One change stolen from Honeycomb is a setting to automatically add homescreen shortcuts for new apps, while the UI has also been tweaked with a smaller font, new app drawer icon, and voice search button. As usual, it will probably automatically appear on your device eventually, but those who can’t wait can hit the source link and download the ripped APK of v3.1.11 right now.

Android Market v3.3.11 APK now available, adds auto-update by default and other new settings originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nov 01

Tellme vs. Goog411 Compared

Posted in: Google, Today's Chili, Web Sites

This article was written on April 17, 2007 by CyberNet.

TellmeTellme which was recently acquired by Microsoft, has released a new 411–like service for people on the go.  You can get information via voice, SMS, or even Mobile Web.

It was just last week when Google announced their Goog411 Service which so far has gotten great reviews. It’s interesting to me that this market is being pursued so heavily. Two new services within a two week time frame almost seems unnecessary to me. On the bright side, it means no more paid 411 services which up until this point have been pricey.

We’ve already reviewed Goog 411, and so here’s a quick explanation of Tellme. Tellme is more than just a business search. They include 8 different categories from which you can get information. Categories like business search, ring tones, stock quotes, a news center, sports, entertainment, travel, and popular shortcuts.

Tell me vs. Goog411

While Tellme offers a lot more information in a variety of categories, it also makes it a longer process to get the information that you want.  The other problem that I ran into is that they set a time limit.  To my surprise, in the middle of my phone call they said that I had exceeded my time limit and the call was disconnected at 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Because they offer such an array of services, it’s not that difficult to reach the time limit.

If I were to use a service like this, I want the information as fast as possible.  I decided to perform a business search on both Goog411 and Tellme (1800–555–tell) to see which one gave me the information I needed the fastest.

The results? After searching for the Target Store in my area using Goog411, I had the phone number and address within 33 seconds. I did the same exact search with Tellme and it took 53 seconds to get the same information.

Sound quality is about the same with both services.  Goog411 is a male’s voice, and Tellme uses a female voice for the main options.  Both voices are clear and easy to understand, and most of the time it really doesn’t sound like the robotic computer voice talking.

Another nice feature with Goog411 is that they will actually connect you for free to the phone number you requested, something that Tellme doesn’t offer.

So, the bottom line: If you’re needing to do a business search, I’d stick with Goog411. If you need any other information like stock quotes or weather, Tellme will get you the information that you want, decently fast. It’s much more than directory assistance. Both services to the benefit of everyone, are free!

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Nov 01

Verizon Galaxy Nexus not landing til after Black Friday?

Posted in: Android, Google, GoogleAndroid, mobilepostcross, samsung, Today's Chili, verizon, Verizon Wireless, VerizonWireless
Verizon holiday roadmap

Initial rumors had the Verizon release of the Galaxy Nexus pegged for November 10th but, while the carrier has officially confirmed the flagship Android handset is coming, it’s refused to say when. Now several sources have told Droid Life not to expect our first taste of Ice Cream Sandwich until the week of Black Friday at the earliest. In fact, a leaked roadmap photo seems to suggest Big Red customers won’t be able to get their hands on one until after the busiest shopping day of the year, when it launches as part of Samsung’s “Holiday Portfolio.” If our disappointment was a flavor, we’d be Neapolitan — three shades of sad.

[Thanks, K]

Verizon Galaxy Nexus not landing til after Black Friday? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nov 01

Google promises ‘greater transparency’ for targeted ads, gives users more control over them

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Chances are you’ve visited at least one Google site or another today, and chances are you were delivered some ads tailored just for you while you were there. Exactly how those ads got from the advertiser to you hasn’t always been clear, but Google’s now announced a new effort that it promises will provide “greater transparency and choice” regarding the ads you see. The most immediate change is a new “Why this ad?” link that will be displayed in search results and on Gmail — click on it and Google provides a brief explanation of how that particular ad came to appear on your screen (based on your current search terms, your location, etc.). You’ll also soon be able to access a new Ads Preference Manager, which will let you block specific advertisers or opt out of personalized ads entirely. Google says those options will be appearing “over the coming weeks,” but you can get a peek at what’s in store in the video after the break.

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Google promises ‘greater transparency’ for targeted ads, gives users more control over them originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nov 01

Google Street View walks through parks, so you don’t have to

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Need to take a walk through the park, but hate all of the fresh air, foliage and sunshine that comes with it? Good news: Google has added a number of parks to Street View, including New York City’s High Line, elevated train tracks that have been converted into a 1.5 mile plant-filled walkway. Also on the list are the statue-filled Kensington Gardens in London and Tokyo’s cherry blossom-lined Koganei Park. The parks and their blurry-faced visitors can be easily accessed in the source link below. There’s also a video of the High Line project after the break.

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Google Street View walks through parks, so you don’t have to originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nov 01

Google rolls out new look for Gmail: streamlined conversation view, high-res themes, better search

Posted in: Email, Gmail, Google, Today's Chili, video, web

Google gave us a hint of Gmail’s new look with a preview earlier this year, and it’s now finally begun to roll out the real thing. Sometime over the next few days you should see a “switch to the new look” link in the bottom right corner of Gmail which, if clicked, will open up a range of new features and design changes. Those include a streamlined conversation view (complete with profile pictures), three different density settings (plus “elastic density” based on your display), a new batch of high resolution themes, improved search, and a refined navigation panel. Head on past the break for a quick video detailing the changes.

Update: Well, it looks like those “few days” turned into just a few hours. Google’s now confirmed that the new look is available to everyone.

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Google rolls out new look for Gmail: streamlined conversation view, high-res themes, better search originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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