Google has a long history of pulling April Fools’ day hoaxes, this time the prank-happy web giant has released a video explaining a new joke app that introduces an alternative to the QWERTY keyboard on Android phones. It’s a two-key typing interface called Google Tap, and it’s based on Morse Code, the telegraph communication system… Continue reading Gmail Tap For April Fools Day
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New Google Watch Set
Google started selling a new set of watchesĀ onĀ GoogleĀ Online StoreĀ forĀ Chrome, Android and Google Watches. Each watch set comes with two custom straps for $13 USD and a choice of a large watch face or a small watch face. The watches areĀ availableĀ for $60 USD on Google Store. Via:Ā Dvice
Amazon Android Appstore
The Amazon Appstore for Android went live, featuring nearly 30 categories of mobile apps such as books, games, social networking, music, and more.Ā The Appstore offers one free paid app per day. You can also test-drive apps on your PC. “You control the app with your mouse and experience it like you would on your phone,”… Continue reading Amazon Android Appstore
Plane Crash on Google Maps
A commercial aircraft spewing debris, with its wings snapped into pieces and its hull cut cleanly in half. It looks like a crash perfect enough for a TV show. And in fact that’s just what it was. Google Maps aerial view (See Map) has got some great shots of a simulated plane crash that was… Continue reading Plane Crash on Google Maps
TweetDeck Launches App for Chrome
TweetDeck has just launched the app in Chrome, adding on to the iPhone, iPad and Android versions it already offers. The app is available for download through the new Chrome web store, this TweetDeck version operates much like the desktop client. Users can sync their Twitter and Facebook accounts as well as Twitter search terms… Continue reading TweetDeck Launches App for Chrome
Sony Internet TV Blu-ray Disc Player
Presenting Sony Internet TV Blu-ray Disc player, powered by Google TV. Search the entire web, TV listings and apps to find exactly what you’re looking for. Watch TV, browse the internet, or do both at the same time on the same screen. Plus, finding your favorite content is a breeze thanks to the included, intuitive… Continue reading Sony Internet TV Blu-ray Disc Player
Google Goggles Experiment
Google Goggles is app that enables people to search the web by taking pictures with their mobile devices.Ā It’s ideal for things that aren’t easy to describe in words. There’s no need to type or speak your query – all you have to do is open the app, snap a picture, and wait for your… Continue reading Google Goggles Experiment
Batman Swimming Pool
When Gotham City is in trouble, cops flash the Bat Signal into the sky. So what does it mean when Batman’s logo appears in an Illinois pool? A Hinsdale couple was surprised and a little weirded out to know that their Batman-themed backyard swimming pool was suddenly drawing a lot of online attention. Below, you’ll… Continue reading Batman Swimming Pool