Tag Archives: Google
Augmented reality glasses: coming soon
Posted on 04. Apr, 2012 by Kenny.
I saw this today on a bajillion people’s facebook feeds.
Sure, there are many downsides to this kind of technology. With these, we’ll become the multi-tasking addicts we’re already becoming comfortable with as it is. However, if you look around, most people are wandering around the city goofing off with their phone, looking for directions, checking in and listening to music… these augmented reality glasses just put it all on a more convenient screen.
Here’s what I’m seeing though. Remember when the bluetooth headsets became really popular and everyone was talking hands free as they walked down the street. It quickly became a social turn-off.
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Happy April Fools
Posted on 01. Apr, 2012 by Kenny.
It’s been totally weird. I’ve not been pranked or seen any pranks all day today. However, it’s always fun to see what Google or other companies do on April 1st. So far, Google has launched an 8-bit version of Google Maps for the original Nintendo (who thinks up this stuff) and Conan O’Brian bought Mashable for $3,500. Funny but appalling was WestJet’s new travel program for kids.
Here’s an interesting video telling the history of April Fools Day.
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Soapbox: My technology pet peeve
Posted on 20. Dec, 2011 by Kenny.
There’s probably no way I can write this post without coming across as a little bit of a jerk… so I apologize and the front end. This isn’t directed to any particular person… but just multiple encounters I seem to have on a weekly basis.
It seems that almost everyone has a smart phone today. That’s probably thanks to the iPhone where a very friendly mobile internet is available to all. With our phones, we have access to almost anything and everything. It’s an amazing time in which we live.
My pet peeve comes from when people with these amazing tools to access almost infinite knowledge ask me questions that no longer seem necessary any more. Obviously, if its something I should know that you don’t know, then ask me.… Read the rest
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My iPad prediction
Posted on 03. Apr, 2010 by Kenny.
Okay, two months ago I posted my thoughts on the iPad after the announcement. It seems like this device was a lot more appealing before people knew exactly what it would be like. It’s the butt of a lot of jokes. I’ve really only met a few people who really, really want one. Actually, I think there are a lot more people who really want one, it’s just that there’s not as many people willing to fork over the cash for it. So, here’s my prediction.
I think the iPad is going to be wildly successful. I really think that once people get these in their hands and play with it a little, they’re going to want one. I do think that the 2nd generation is going to be the killer device and they’ll sell even more of them.… Read the rest
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Recent innovations
Posted on 01. Apr, 2010 by Kenny.
Wow, so many really great innovation products and services launched today. What a great time to be alive!
Forget the iPad, TechCrunch launches the CrunchPad. It requires a little work on your end, but it’s significantly cheaper and comes works with HTML5 and Flash. Eat your heart out iPad.
Google officially changes it’s name today. I never saw this coming and I think it might take some time to catch on, but I’ve got to give them credit for being out there like this!
In other Google news, YouTube has allowed you to stream videos in 360p and 480p, now you have the option to steam it in TEXTp. This new method of streaming not only promotes literacy, but it saves YouTube 1$ a second in bandwidth costs. Awesome, huh?… Read the rest
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App of the week: Google Docs
Posted on 28. Mar, 2010 by Kenny.
You should have expected this from me, right? At times I’m still puzzled when I encounter people who haven’t yet used Google docs. I know it’s not the only or the first online/collaborative tool for documents, but its probably the most pervasive.
First of all, you don’t have to have gmail to use Google Docs. That’s a misnomer. Literally you can go to docs.google.com and set up an account using any of your email addresses to create an account. From this account you’ll have access to spreadsheets, documents and presentations which all come with Google Docs. If you already have a gmail account, you won’t need to register for Docs, you can simply log in with your gmail credentials and have full access to docs.… Read the rest
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The Google Empire
Posted on 15. Mar, 2010 by Kenny.
Jonathan Cliff sent me this video yesterday. He sent it to me probably because he knows I love Google so much and probably because he likes to pick on me for being a nerd about things the end of this video illustrates. It’s true, I am. JC, thanks for sending me this video and although I’m a big Google fanboy, in the back of my head, I’m just a little afraid.
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Browser Wars
Posted on 15. Feb, 2010 by Kenny.
Yesterday I announced that Google Chrome was my app of the week, mostly becasue of the extensions capability. I’ve been using Firefox for the last several years and have been very excited to move to Chrome. However, I realized that most people generally use Internet Explorer if they have a PC. If they have a Mac, then there’s a good chance they’re using Safari. What browser you use is totally a personal choice, but I think that most of these people use these browsers simple becasue it’s what was on their computer when they got it and they’re just happy with it. The problem is that most of these people don’t know that there could possibly be a much better experience right around the corner.… Read the rest
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Google news
Posted on 11. Feb, 2010 by Kenny.
As much as Sam Luce and Jim Wideman are Apple fanboys, I’m just about as fanatical about Google. Maybe not as much thought, Sam once told me that he’d drink Steve Job’s bathwater… at least I think that’s what he said. 
What I love so much about Google is that they push through glass ceilings to promote progress. Yeah, they’ve got an agenda. They want to sell ads that you’ll see and click on. But if that means I get to have access to quality tools, a faster internet and free services in exchange for a small strip of text ads on my sidebar, I’m up for that… especially when they’re relevant to what I want or what I need. In recent years they pushed congress to auction off the 700 MHz spectrum.… Read the rest
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Syncing Google Calendar and Contacts with your iPhone
Posted on 14. Oct, 2009 by Kenny.
So yesterday I officially switched my work mail to Gmail. I was tired of putting up with Entourage and even more frustrated with my inability to share my work calendar with my wife who manages her/our calendar with Google Calendar. Using Gmail as a catch all account is taking a little bit of an adjustment, but I really like it so far. I need to develop a system with labels and filters, otherwise I think I might drown.
Now that I’m using Gmail, my only calendar is my Google Calendar. However, I wanted to make sure that the calendar on my iPhone syncs with Google. I learned how to do this when I gave my wife my iPod touch.
Go to NuevaSync and create a free account.… Read the rest
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