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A Bogus DMCA Takedown Request
Google has recently sent an email which informed me that "Blogger has been notified, according to the terms of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), that certain content in your blog is alleged to infringe upon the copyrights of others. Show More Summary
Gmail Shortcuts That Are Enabled by Default
Gmail is the only Google service that disables keyboard shortcuts by default. They're for power users and some people could accidentally trigger them, especially when you consider that most Gmail shortcuts don't use modifiers.Google has recently added some new shortcuts that are enabled by default. Show More Summary
Welcoming the United Kingdom to Google Map Maker
More than 40,000 people around the world are making contributions and improving Google Maps through Google Map Maker each month. Now it’s your turn to help, whether marking the trails through Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales, adding all your favorite shops in London’s Soho Square, or improving driving directions to St Ives in Cornwall. Show More Summary
Introducing the Glass Collective
Glass is a potentially transformative technology. It’s a window into the world’s information, and a new way to share experiences with those you care about.
Here at Google Ventures, my partners and I thought the potential for Glass was...Show More Summary
For Malaysia: Bringing Google Apps and Chromebooks to the classroom
As a parent of three kids, I have the same aspirations as many other parents and educators—to provide them with the best opportunities to learn and discover their passions. For many students, the web has become an incredible resource for the classroom, offering tools to work collaboratively, share and research. Show More Summary
Card-Style Google Translate OneBox
After the instant results for definitions and local time, Google's translation OneBox has a new card-style interface inspired by Google Now.To trigger this OneBox, search for "translate", followed by the text you want to translate. For example: [translate mein luftkissenfahrzeug ist voller aale]. Show More Summary
Fighting human trafficking
Human trafficking, the narcotics trade and weapons smuggling all have one major thing in common: Their ill-gotten proceeds feed conflict, instability and repression worldwide. Out of all of these, human trafficking is perhaps the most devastating, enslaving nearly 21 million people and generating at least $32 billion of illicit profits every year. Show More Summary
Google's Broken Search Provider for Internet Explorer
Adding Google as a search engine in Internet Explorer is quite complicated. Most browsers include Google in the list of search engines and Google is usually the default option, but IE ships with a single search engine: Bing. Adding Google...Show More Summary
Google Fiber’s Next Stop: Austin, Texas
We know that your time is valuable and so we’ve always focused on speed — from search to Gmail, Chrome to Android. Two years ago, we announced that we’d be bringing Google Fiber to Kansas City to show what’s possible with super fastShow More Summary
Change Your Homepage When Creating a Google Account
Internet Explorer is the only important browser that doesn't use Google as the default search engine, so Google tries to convince users to install Google Toolbar, switch to Chrome or at least set Google.com as the browser's homepage.When...Show More Summary
Create a Google Account Without a Gmail Address
Last year, I wrote a post about a new sign up form that created a Gmail account, a Google profile and a Google+ account instead of a simple Google account. At that time, the updated form was available when you clicked "sign in" and then...Show More Summary
Why Gmail Redesigned the Compose Interface
Many people complained about the new UI for composing messages in Gmail, others found it useful, but it's interesting to know what's the main goal of the new interface. I initially thought that Google wanted make it easier to use other...Show More Summary
Desktop Notifications for Google Voice
Some readers of this blog spotted a new feature of the Google Voice extension for Chrome: desktop notifications. I didn't notice it, since Google Voice can't be used outside US."I've recently started getting notifications from the Chrome Google Voice extension every time I receive a SMS to my GV number. Show More Summary
Improved Gmail Search Suggestions
A recent post from Gmail's Google+ page mentioned 2 new Gmail search features: enhanced contact suggestions with thumbnails and suggestions from your Gmail search history."If you've searched your email for 'supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' or other lengthy phrases, it just got easier to find what you're looking for. Show More Summary
Updated Google Search Interface for Tablets
Google updated the search interface for tablets to make it look more like the desktop interface. There's now a "search tools" button that replaces the wrench button, "more" is a regular menu and the icons for specialized search engines have been removed.Here's the new interface:... Show More Summary
Become a public speaking pro: learning how to present the next great idea
This is the third post in a series profiling Googlers who facilitate classes as part of our g2g program, in which Googlers teach, share and learn from each other. Regardless of role, level or location, g2g's community-based approach makes it possible for all Googlers to take advantage of a variety of learning opportunities. Show More Summary
Google Blocks Gmail's Mail Fetcher
Google has always added great security features that protect user accounts: from SSL access to most services, Google Safe Browsing, Gmail's spam and phishing filters to 2-step authentication, phone number verification and Gmail's account activity monitoring.Sometimes Google's security features are extra paranoid and block Google's own services. Show More Summary
New Gmail Smart Labels
Smart Labels is a very useful feature from Gmail Labs that automatically categorizes messages. Right now, Gmail has categories for forum messages, social updates, notifications and promotions.Gmail's code includes some new smart labels for travel, receipts and events. Show More Summary
Gmail's Sponsored Promotions
Gmail's personalized ads are nothing new. Back in 2011, Google announced that Gmail would no longer show just ads related to the message you're currently reading, but also ads related to topics you're interested in. "For example, ifShow More Summary
New Interface for Google Drive Shared Folders
Google Drive's shared folders have a new "grid view" interface that borrows the file preview feature from the standard GDrive UI. It's great for sharing photos, but it also works for other files."Over the next week, users who are invited to open a shared folder will notice a much improved visual layout of the folder's contents. Show More Summary
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- Motorola Mobility
- Chairman Eric Schmidt
- Federal Trade Commission
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- Street View
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- Larry Page
- Sergey Brin
- Windows Phone
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- Knowledge Graph
- Lady Gaga
- Amit Singhal
- Apple App Store
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