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101 Uses For a Chromecast: Part Two

The list continues…   Why The List is Stuck at Just 15 When I originally devised the list, I assumed rollout of Chromecast apps would be very fast. That was the original plan. In reality, API and hacking troubles have delayed the Chromecast development process by months. The good news is that this list will soon grow dramatically, because Google has finally opened up...

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Google Chromecast Review And Field Test

Google’s Chromecast has taught manufacturers a hard lesson: People aren’t yet ready to replace TV. They’re looking for a device to augment it, and they’re looking for a device that doesn’t cost them a fortune – I have to say that Google’s Chromecast does a fantastic job of this, although it has a few bugs to be worked out. Note: I apologize (or do...

New Google Search Ads Are a Case-study in Poor Design

Google has always been expert in design, mastering the art of clean, user-focused pages, but their new ad format does just the opposite. Google’s latest ads occupy nearly the entire search page above the fold, requiring users to scroll down to see anything past the first result. It makes Google unusable, without adblock. It’s so sad, when a company turns away from its mission...

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78 Things You Can Do With Google Glass: A Guide

The things that you can do with Google Glass are absolutely amazing. There are Glass apps for scanning 3D objects, and controlling drones. There are photo apps that take pictures when you wink. But the most amazing apps are apps that will change lives, like the CPR app(11), apps for surgeons (75), and apps to assist the deaf, and the autistic (63). Without further...

175,000 People Sign Petition Against New Youtube Comments

Youtubers have sent a clear message against the merging of Youtube and Google Plus (Google’s fledgling social network). 175,000 people have signed a petition launched a little over a week ago on Change.org which simply reads “Change the Youtube comment section back to its original form”. Because statistically less than 1% of supporters of an issue usually take any action, this sends a strong...