Showing posts with label google. Show all posts
Showing posts with label google. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

la circulation

La circulation is the French word for traffic. The French seem to think that traffic goes around in a circle whereas we all know it basically goes in a straight line, a long straight line. Austin traffic is pretty bad. I am sure it is worse in other places like DC or California. However, for such a tight knit little city, the traffic is horrendous. This is mostly because there is only one major highway through the city that moves north and south. There are two other highways on the east and west sides which move north and south but can turn into a regular road with stoplights at a moment's notice. It is exasperating. Enter Google Maps. They now have a traffic feature which in real time color codes by traffic speed major roads in select cities. Thankfully, Austin is one of them. Have you hugged a Google employee today?

Monday, May 08, 2006

Whithersoever they blow


Man of La Mancha lyrics aside, this Da Vinci Quest by google has actually been a little fun. Sure the questions are a pain and the puzzles not so tough but it gives me a five minute break every day. The symbol puzzles are the best, sort of a contorted sudoku puzzle. As I am reading Angels and Demons these days, there is also a connection. I am hoping for a big kicker of an ending to my quest.

Friday, March 10, 2006

I want my CL2 now.

TechCrunch » Exclusive Screenshots: Google Calendar
Let's hope this comes out soon because it looks awesome.

Updated to note that Google loves to bring out software on April 1 (sort of an April Fool's joke but not). Anyway, here's hoping that CL2 is released in a few weeks!

Wednesday, December 01, 2004

Google bits

The magic that makes Google tick

Ever wonder how they do it? Google has some impressive numbers and hints about how the number one search engine gives you those results and fast.

Sunday, November 21, 2004

webmail at its best: GMail

Google is the bomb. Fast searches, easy calculation, driving directions on the fly. Now add a mail program (still in Beta) with 1000 MB of space, labels, easy searching, and conversation threading put together making a web based mail service that rivals no other. By invite only, GMail has now added a POP3 feature with plans for IMAP support in the future. Moving addresses and even forwarding mail to it is a snap. I don't know how anyone can use any other cumbersome mail program.