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April Fool's Day Pranks From Google

J. Patrick — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:53:36 +0000

Did you get "fooled" yesterday? Some people take it pretty seriously, but it really is meant to be fun. Yesterday was April Fool's Day, and Google had plans to fool with you all day. Here are some of them.

Google Map Mystery Shows Non-Existent Island

J. Patrick — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:56:27 +0000

Where did it come from? Where did it go? An uninhabited island in the South Pacific, named Sandy, is a mystery to Google. . Sandy showed up on Google maps, but researchers say it doesn’t exist. It showed up on Google maps, and a follow-up by the University of Sydney determined that there was no [...]

Siri Versus Google Voice Search — Who Wins?

Emerald Catron — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:56:44 +0000

We’re sure Apple fanboys will have something to say about this. In a head-to-head contest between Siri and Google Voice Search, it looks like Siri is the loser. But at least she’s friendly while she’s taking her precious time answering your questions. Truthfully, though, both are still faster than asking another person, thankfully. We are [...]

How Old Does 'Google' Think You Are?

J. Patrick — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:55:27 +0000

Were you aware that Google has been monitoring everything that you do online, and they are using that information for the companies gain? But, how much do they really know? Have a little fun and see if they guessed you your age, gender, and interests correctly. In order for you to find out what Google [...]

Rebecca Black is Google's Top Search Term for 2011 — We So Excited!

Bob Sassone — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:00:23 +0000

In what may be the perfect summation of the crazy year that was, Rebecca Black, the internet sensation who sang the notorious song ‘Friday,’ was the top Google search term for 2011. Granted, Google doesn’t take into account searches that were made ironically and/or while inebriated.

Get Ready to 'Unthink' How You Use Social Media

Tim Gray — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:13:35 +0000

Watch out Facebook and Google+ -- there's a new kid in town that's going to make you think differently about social media -- actually they want you to 'unthink' social media. If you are tired of Facebook changing your newsfeed, moving your photos, keeping tabs on what you say and do and all the other 'allegations' being put on Facebook -- then you must check out unthink.com.

5 Valentine's Day Gifts for the Guys

Cars 108 — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:24:20 +0000

It’s an ordeal to find the perfect Valentine’s gift for the perfect lady. But, hold on there, partner. It’s just as difficult (more?) to find the perfect Valentine’s gift for the (he’s trying) perfect guy. So we’ve laid out some obvious — and not so obvious — guy gifts. 1) The Thing They Collect eBay [...]

Must Be Nice To Be Larry Page

Erin Bishop — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:52:00 +0000

Google founder Larry Page just bought a 193-foot yacht for $45 million. He bought it from New Zealand brewing heir Sir Douglas Meyer. It’s a really nice yacht. It comes with a helipad, gym, multi-level sun decks and ten luxurious suites.