Google UK honours Queen Liz 2.0
The Register — ... Google UK is today honouring Her Imperial Majestyness Queen Liz 2.0 with a royal "Google doodle" marking the monarch's visit to the search monolith's London offices.… ...

Haha! Sarah Palin gets boo'ed in this Youtube video, and then at 1:17 a Youtube ad for "Vote Obama" pops up! http://snurl:80/4g0fi
Politweets — ... - its a parody. Appeared on Google News. Eish - Big G, you need to filter the jokes out of the news. #fail about 16 hours ago from twhirl HAHAH! Steve Mclaren rates Englands form in WC Qualifiying is to a large degree because of him! What a joke! about 16 hours ago from twhirl I just recieved an IRP5 from 24.com. Huh?? I have never worked for them? I'm totally confused. about 16 hours ago from twhirl Google's tribute to the Queen - http://www.google.co.uk 3:40 AM yesterday from twhirl @ cluckhoff @ ...

This is interesting... 'Cash, cups, clicks: Techies back Obama' - http://www.ccseo.com/google-obama.php
Politweets — ... from web Queen Elizabeth visiting Google London HQ today! http://www.google.co.uk/ That should be interesting for her and for the Google peeps. ...

Lively killed off by Google
Web User | News — ... after barely five months, the company has decided to pull the plug on Lively, describing it as a "tough decision". "Google has always been supportive of this kind of experimentation because we believe it's the best way to create groundbreaking products that make a difference to people's lives," the Lively Team wrote on the Google blog. "But we've also always accepted that when you take these kinds of risks not every bet is going to pay off," the post continued. www.lively.com www.google.co.uk Save up to 16 a year this Christmas when you subscribe to Web ...

Google launches SearchWiki
T3.com All — ... same time removing the also-rans and maybe adding anything Google might have missed. The result? Search perfection, if you're willing to put in the hours. And that's not all, you can also comment on searches and sites for future reference, with your comments available to anyone who chooses to view all notes for the sites. An early Christmas present for libel lawyers, I'm sure you'll agree. Anyway, if you want to try it out, just log into your Google account and get searching. Link: Google Related links: [image]

iPlayer, Facebook top searches for 2008
Web User | News — ... search was for Icesave , with Martyn Lewis' MoneySavingExpert website also featuring in the top 10. Recipe searches were also ranked by Google, with cupcakes coming out on top, followed by meatballs. >> Ask.com's top search terms 2008 Entertainment-wise, the hottest tickets of the year were for Oasis, Leonard Cohen, AC/DC and the Ashes tests with Nickleback also mysteriously appearing in the top 10. >> Yahoo's top search terms 2008 www.google.co.uk Save up to 16 a year this Christmas when you subscribe to Web User! ...

Google's environmental impact revealed
T3.com All — ... to the library to look things up? Suppose it depends if you get the bus and if the library had the heating on. And if you end up using the library's computer for your research anyway. Google obviously isn't happy playing the villain. According to a company statement, 'Google takes this impact seriously' and argues that 'in the time it takes to do a Google search, your own personal computer will use more energy than we will use to answer your query.' Make of that what you will. Link: Google (via ...

Google shows revenue growth in latest results
T3.com All — ... risen year-on-year. And that was good enough for the stock market, which saw a jump in Google shares of two per cent after the results were posted. And the company remains bullish about the future. According to Google CEO Eric Schmidt: 'It's unclear how long the global downturn will last, but our focus remains on the long term, and we'll continue to invest in Google's core search and ads business as well as in strategic growth areas such as display, mobile, and enterprise.' Link: Google (via ...

Will the Google GDrive kill off the PC?
T3.com All — ... (or need to conceal), that's fair enough. But if the thought of a third party accessing your life gets you in a sweat, maybe the GDrive isn't for you. And of course, we don't just use desktops for web browsing - if you use it for gaming or graphics, the Google box is unlikely to tick the boxes. Not much use if you rely on a laptop either. But the pros certainly outweigh the cons. Google is refusing to confirm that the GDrive is imminent, but we suspect it is. Watch this space. Link: Google (via ...

Darwin Day marked online
Web User | News — ... will be the 137th anniversary of his death. Google has also marked the anniversaries with a special 'doodle' on its homepage illustrating the theme of evolution. All of Darwin's published works have been available online since 2006. Last April, Darwin's private papers , including correspondence and even a collection of his wife's recipies, were put on the Darwin Online website. www.darwinday.org http://darwin-online.org.uk www.nhm.ac.uk www.google.co.uk [image] Back to index

Change Safari's search box to search Google UK
MacOSXHints.com — Here's how to set Google UK as the search engine in Safari. You can use the following technique to change it to any location you prefer -- for example, France (.fr) -- but you must add (or remove) other characters to the string to keep it the same length. Please note you should not remove any of the URL, and you should also not remove or add %@ characters, as they are used as variables. ...

Google under pressure to close Street View
T3.com All — ... According to director Simon Davies, the ICO needs to look at the effectiveness of the face-blurring system, claiming that there are more than a 'few' misses, which would bring Street View under Data Protection legislation. If that was the case, it would require Google to seek permission from all appearing within Street View. Which just might kill it off in the UK in its present form. In a statement, The ICO said it had received the complaint and would respond 'shortly'. Link: Google (via ...

Google Translate, Added to the Navigation Menu
Google Operating System — Google Translate has been added to the navigation menu for almost all localized versions of Google's homepages: from Google UK to Google Japan and Google Canada, but not the main google.com. That means you can now type the text you want to translate in Google's search box and then select "Translate" from the "more" drop-down. In less than three years, Google Translate added support for 41 languages, becoming the most comprehensive translation service available for free. "Google Translate recently added Turkish, Thai, Hungarian, ...

Is your town about to hit Google Street View?
T3.com All — ... on line very soon. How soon? Well, Google has said it takes 'a few months' to get the imagery, compile it and product a town or city-wide map. So if you see the car (usually a Vauxhall Astra with Google logo on the side) going past your house, you can look forward to seeing it online in the not-too-distant future. And if you have seen the van, let us know in the comments box below, we just might be able to compile our very own map tracing the Google car's progress. Link: Google Related links: [image]

Google cuts staff numbers
T3.com All — ... the time.' Google is still a growing company, but not as fast as it was growing a couple of years back. In the fourth quarter of 2007, Google's sales grew 51 per cent. In the same period of 2008, it was just 18 per cent. And that cut in staff is still a fairly modest cut - 200 being a small fraction of a rumoured 21,000 workforce. A Google spokesperson said the company will seek new positions for some of the affected employees, but it will not be able to do so for all of them. Link: Google (via ...

Google Suggest goes international; now available in UK, India, Ireland, Australia
D' Technology Weblog — ... worldwide, with localized suggestions to account for various cultural and local factors to offer suggestions that look familiar to users. For example, English users in different countries will get suggestions that feel natural: If you type [liver] in the U.K., you probably get a Liverpool, but in the ...

Google Suggest Goes Worldwide
WebProNews Feed — ... Yes, if you type "superc" into the main search box of Google UK, Google Ireland, Google India, or a number of other localized versions, you'll see the full Mary Poppins word given as a suggestion.  On the Official Google Blog, David Kadouch explained, "Google Suggest now covers 155 domains in 51 languages." But the really neat part is this: "We've localized our suggestions to account for various cultural and local factors to offer suggestions that look familiar to our users." So if, for example, you type ...

Angry mob run Google Street View van out of town
T3.com All — ... and is proving to be one of the most contorversial new developments from the internet giants. However, in a statement Google was keen to assert that the privacy controls in place are thorough enough to avoid any infringement to civil liberties. "We know that some people are uncomfortable with images of their houses or cars being included in the product, which is why we provide an easy way to request removal of imagery. Most imagery requests are processed within hours." Link : Google ...

Angry mob run Google Street View van out of town
T3.com News — ... giants. However, in a statement Google was keen to assert that the privacy controls in place are thorough enough to avoid any infringement to civil liberties.   "We know that some people are uncomfortable with images of their houses or cars being included in the product, which is why we provide an easy way to request removal of imagery. Most imagery requests are processed within hours."  Link: Google   10 Reasons to keep Google Street View ...

Google goes big on voice search
T3.com News — ... web-based version of Gmail for both iPhone and G1 using HTML 5 and would also be offering a suite of offline apps using the same language. Google's engineering VP obviously loves it: 'We are going to be leaders in taking advantage of HTML 5,' he said. And finally, some good news for Mac owners - Google is working flat out to bring the Chrome browser to Macs. Sadly, that's all he gave out, with no firm date available for its launch.   Link: Google (via BBC)     10 Reasons why ...

Google goes big on voice search
T3.com All — ... also revealed it was close to launching a web-based version of Gmail for both iPhone and G1 using HTML 5 and would also be offering a suite of offline apps using the same language. Google's engineering VP obviously loves it: 'We are going to be leaders in taking advantage of HTML 5,' he said. And finally, some good news for Mac owners - Google is working flat out to bring the Chrome browser to Macs. Sadly, that's all he gave out, with no firm date available for its launch. Link: Google (via ...

Google announces rise in profits
T3.com All — ... is absolutely feeling the impact. Users are still searching but they're buying less. Ultimately, what that really means is the ads are converting less.' And things might get a little worse before they get better, with Mr Schmidt adding that the second and third quarters are 'seasonally weaker', although he did add that 'we are well placed for the recovery and will continue to invest for the long term.' Will that investment involve Twitter ? Only time will tell. Link : Google (via Sky ) Related links: [image]

Google announces rise in profits, despite recession
T3.com News — ... feeling the impact. Users are still searching but they're buying less. Ultimately, what that really means is the ads are converting less.' And things might get a little worse before they get better, with Mr Schmidt adding that the second and third quarters are 'seasonally weaker', although he did add that 'we are well placed for the recovery and will continue to invest for the long term.' Will that investment involve Twitter? Only time will tell. Link: Google (via Sky)

Google announces rise in profits, despite recession
T3.com All — ... is absolutely feeling the impact. Users are still searching but they're buying less. Ultimately, what that really means is the ads are converting less.' And things might get a little worse before they get better, with Mr Schmidt adding that the second and third quarters are 'seasonally weaker', although he did add that 'we are well placed for the recovery and will continue to invest for the long term.' Will that investment involve Twitter ? Only time will tell. Link : Google (via Sky ) Related links: [image]

St George's Day celebrated online
Web User | News — St George on Google The web marks St George's Day on Thursday and you can get involved online. Google has once again changed the Google Doodle on www.google.co.uk to depict a dragon and a knight (pictured). The StGeorgesDay.com site is calling on surfers to lobby their MP in an attempt to make St George's Day a national holiday. You can send an email to your MP or write a letter using the template on the site. The English Heritage website has a directory of events happening today and over the coming weekend to mark England's patron saint. ...

Google boss Eric Schmidt to rethink Apple director's role
T3.com All — ... on the rise, you do wonder if there will be anything left for the Google chief to discuss at Apple in 12 months time. However, his hand may be forced in advance of that. The US Federal Trade Commission is already looking into whether the ties between the boards violate anti-trust laws, which state that a person is not allowed to sit on the board of two companies if it may decrease competition between them. Does it? We'll leave that thorny issue to the US authorities to decide. Link: Google (via ...

Google boss Eric Schmidt to rethink Apple director's role
T3.com News — ... will be anything left for the Google chief to discuss at Apple in 12 months time. However, his hand may be forced in advance of that. The US Federal Trade Commission is already looking into whether the ties between the boards violate anti-trust laws, which state that a person is not allowed to sit on the board of two companies if it may decrease competition between them. Does it? We'll leave that thorny issue to the US authorities to decide. Link: Google (via The Guardian)

Google Launches Internet Stat Center
ReadWriteWeb — ... Without any fanfare, Google has launched a new resource called "Google Internet Stats" which brings together industry facts and insights from across five different industries. Using a number of third party vendor as sources, the stats tool parses through online data to reveal Twitter-sized snippets and factoids like: "Over 90% of online merchants are planning to add rich media and social networking functions in 2009 -Internet Retailing" or "Runners have collectively logged over 93 million miles on nikeplus.com - BusinessWeek." While ...

Google serves up UFO doodles clue on Twitter feed
T3.com News — ... Google has posted a set of co-ordinates on its Twitter feed which may help to solve the mystery behind the UFO-themed doodles that have adorned its homepage recently. ...

Google serves up UFO doodles clue on Twitter feed
T3.com All — Google serves up UFO doodles clue on Twitter feed Is this the War of the Worlds? Google has posted a set of co-ordinates on its Twitter feed which may help to solve the mystery behind the UFO-themed doodles that have adorned its homepage recently. The current doodle features a crop circle spelling out the word Google with the 'L' formed by what seems to be a piece of farm machinery, or perhaps even a flying saucer, and is one of a series of postings that have drawn mass intrigue on the web. - ...

Google contributes to hybrid car technology
T3.com All — ... a credit from their supplier. Tests are also being run which can allow parked cars to transfer energy back into the electrical grid to provide backup power, something which will be particularly useful during peak times of usage. Google s Director of Climate Change and Energy Initiatives Dan Reicher said that testing has been pretty intensive for the past couple of years , showing that steps are being taken to make the transition to hybrid technology as smooth as possible. Link: Google (via ...

Google contributes to hybrid car technology
T3.com News — ... being run which can allow parked cars to transfer energy back into the electrical grid to provide backup power, something which will be particularly useful during peak times of usage. Google’s Director of Climate Change and Energy Initiatives Dan Reicher said that “testing has been pretty intensive for the past couple of years”, showing that steps are being taken to make the transition to hybrid technology as smooth as possible. Link: Google (via TechRadar)

Google Music launching next week?
T3.com All — ... now' option too, news that isn't going to go down well at either Apple or Amazon we suspect. Spotify might be a little concerned too. Although none of the companies involved are making any noises publicly, screenshots of the service are already doing the rounds in an attempt to woo the big four music labels, which indicates the actual launch of the service could be just around the corner. We'll let you know more as soon as it breaks - which is likely to be in a matter of days. Link: Google (via ...

Google Music launching next week?
T3.com News — ... going to go down well at either Apple or Amazon we suspect. Spotify might be a little concerned too. Although none of the companies involved are making any noises publicly, screenshots of the service are already doing the rounds in an attempt to woo the big four music labels, which indicates the actual launch of the service could be just around the corner. We'll let you know more as soon as it breaks - which is likely to be in a matter of days. Link: Google (via TechCrunch)     T3 ...

International SEO: Need Your Help
Search Engine Journal — ... results from German web pages as well as the English and German SERPS for that phrase..not too shabby Do international keyword research!  If you’re doing keyword research for an international site, it really won’t do you much good if you’re using US tools and getting keyword suggestions from Google US.  Here are some obvious URLS for you: www.google.de (Germany) www.google.fr (France) www.google.ca (Canada) www.google.co.uk (United Kingdom) www.google.it (Italy) ...

Google Wave App Store official
T3.com All — ... online documents, instant messaging and plug-ins for things like Google Maps and Weather that can all be displayed publicly in a "wave". With limited numbers of testers using the tool, it's too early to tell whether it'll take off. But, in the event of a mass Wave breakout, a pair of early adopters, Gina Trapani and Adam Pash from lifehacker.com , have written a handy comprehensive guide on how to get your head around it. Check the complete guide to Wave here . Link : Google (via The Guardian ) [image] 10 Reasons why Google Street View UK should ...

Google Wave App Store official
T3.com News — ... things like Google Maps and Weather that can all be displayed publicly in a "wave".   With limited numbers of testers using the tool, it's too early to tell whether it'll take off. But, in the event of a mass Wave breakout, a pair of early adopters, Gina Trapani and Adam Pash from lifehacker.com, have written a handy comprehensive guide on how to get your head around it. Check the complete guide to Wave here. Link: Google (via The Guardian)   10 ...

Wallace and Gromit get the Google doodle treatment
The Register — ... Google's UK search tentacle has decided to ignore the fact that 4 October marks the day in 1890 that Edward, Prince of Wales, inaugurated the City & South London Railway* and instead is currently flourishing a Wallace and Gromit "doodle" to celebrate the pair's 20th anniversary.… ...

Big Bird Google Doodle: Sesame Street Turns Forty
Mashable! — ... Update: as our commenter Myatu points out, the UK version of Google today sports a different doodle, celebrating the 20th anniversary of popular animated show ...

Watch: Cookie Monster Sings About Google
WebProNews Feed — ... what region you are in, you may have seen different characters already (and not necessarily all from Sesame Street). For example, Google.co.uk has a doodle up for Wallace and Gromit, who are apparently also celebrating their 20th anniversary. Barry Schwartz at Search Engine Roundtable has provided a list of all of the different Google properties that are showing children’s programming-related doodles and their corresponding images. Google discussed the series of doodles in a post to the company blog ...

Veteran's Day 2009 Logos from Google, Bing, Ask But Not Yahoo
Search Engine Roundtable — ... . Also, at Google UK today, they have a logo with a poppy for a belated Remembrance Day. Yes, Remembrance Day was a few days ago, but the ...