Google To Create Sea Worthy Data Centers

You have to love the ingenuity of Google. If it’s not using pigeons to power its index, it’s sending up WiFi-equipped balloons.   Now it appears that Google might have plans to deploy a vast navy of ships, loaded with data centers, and powered by the sea’s waves! According to The Times: The company is considering deploying the supercomputers […]

Google to Get Steamed?

A rumor is going around that Google is going to buy Valve, the creators of the hugely popular game Half Life. The rumor, which started with the Inquirer, claims "well placed sources" told the publication Google will buy Valve "any second now". 

Google Street View Gets Mobile

Google has frequently touted Street View's ability to help folks scout out addresses or entire trips, and most people have accepted its usefulness in these matters.  Only Street View would sometimes remain tethered to desktop computers while its users were wandering around, and so it's nice to report that Street View has been introduced to Google Maps for mobile.