Don’t be surprised if a lot of iPhone users start to demonstrate a surprisingly good grasp of geography. Google Earth for iPhone (and iPod touch) has been introduced, making it easier than ever for them to explore cities and research spaces.
Catch a Whiff of Google’s Latest Gmail Offering
Google has added a number of new emoticons for Gmail. You know, smilies. But that’s not all there is. Let’s just cut to the chase. There’s an animated pile of feces.
Google Points Voters To The Info They Need
Google has noticed a lack of organization on the web when it comes to information on voting. That includes registration info and simply where to go to vote. In an effort to combat this problem, they’ve put together a couple tools to help potential voters find such information.
Google Measuring Brain Waves
There’ve been a lot of disturbing news in advertising this year and this week, all of it involving brain stuff. Thankfully, Google’s not manipulating our thoughts—yet.
Google Launches Gmail 2.0 for Mobile
Google has introduced version 2.0 of Gmail for Mobile for BlackBerry and mobile phones that support J2ME. They do note however, that not all features are available for all phones, but version 2.0 is available in over 35 languages.
Tips for Using Google to Get Holiday Clicks & Conversions
We’re quickly approaching the end of October. For businesses, that can only mean one thing. The holiday season is nigh! For online businesses, this means that it’s time to kick-start the tactics you should have been using all year. The clock has already begun to tick for getting people to your site and for you to cash in on online shopping for the holidays.
Google Hit With Typosquatting Class Action
Harvard Business School professor Benjamin Edelman believes Google is profiting from and encouraging typosquatting by placing ads on trademark infringing made-for-AdSense websites. As co-counsel in a class action suit, Edelman suggests Google could be making money from a million domains or more.
Google Aims for Big International Growth for Sites
Early this year, Google released "Google Sites," a platform that lets users create their own sites based on templates provided by Google. The company said that users could utilize Google Sites to create :
Russian Authorities Halt Google Acquisition
Like a hockey player who wasn’t expecting a body check, Google’s gotten an unpleasant surprise in the antitrust department. Even as the company was focused on its deal with Yahoo, Russian authorities have stopped its acquisition of Begun.
Google Analytics Upgraded Left And Right
Google seems to be embracing the Halloween spirit a little early this year. Its announcement regarding two new Analytics features might be interpreted as a trick, for example, since they’re in private beta without a release date. Then, for a treat, there’s not one but four new features that should arrive much sooner.