Sunday, 28 December 2014

Google Drive Works Better

A neat new extension for Google Drive ...
Allows you to open a non Google Docs file with a standard "Open With" menu option - assuming of course that you have the appropriate app installed.

Google Drive Now Works Better With Desktop Applications | TechCrunch:

Google’s LEGO-Style Phone

Google's Project Ara is taking shape ...
ara bootWorth a look at progress so far. It certainly seems to be taking shape and may be Prototype 2 to be launched mid January 2015 will be really something to think about. 

Here’s What Google’s LEGO-Style Phone, Project Ara, Looks Like Right Now | TechCrunch:

Windows 10 - Slideshow

A peek into the look of Windows 10 so far ...
In Pictures: What you'll love and hate about Windows 10See whether you are going to be interested to upgrade to Windows 10 when available late 2015.

In Pictures: What you'll love and hate about Windows 10 - Slideshow - Computerworld:

Free One Minute Int Calls

Something else for free from Google ...
gone in 60The first 60 seconds of an International Hangouts call is free and then costs a few cents per minute from then on. The free 60 seconds is just as long enough to say "meet me on Hangouts or Skype or whatever"!

Google Now Lets You Make Free One Minute International Calls | TechCrunch:

Saturday, 27 December 2014

Google's USB Security Key

A new alternative for 2 Step Verification ...
Screen Shot 2014-09-28 at 11.15.24 PMFor some this will provide a more convenient method for 2 step verification than having to enter another generated code.

Google Launches USB Security Key Support To Keep Accounts Safe | TechCrunch:

Ambulance Drones

A new form of Ambulance for quick response ...
This short video is well worth a look! 

This Ambulance Drone Can Fly Into Trouble With First Aid | TechCrunch:

Sundar Pichai’s Ascension

Sundar is the man with a key decision to make ...
Does Android merge with Chrome OS or not? Now that both are under his control it is most definitely his decision to make! We may know the answer by the end of 2015!

Sundar Pichai’s Ascension At Google Could Herald New Platform Unification | TechCrunch:

Will Android & Chrome marry?

This marriage would have some serious implications ...
chrome-androidI am not as convinced as the author that this marriage will occur in 2015. If and when this marriage occurs it would effectively mean that Chromebooks would become Android tablets with keyboards, much like the ASUS Transformer and other similar products.

Will Android and Chrome marry? | ZDNet:

My PC almost carked it

That dreadful moment when you fear the worst ...
I wouldn't kiss that: you don't know where it's been.Some very worthwhile lessons to be learnt, particularly for small businesses, in this article about a serious virus attack.

My computer almost carked it:

Google Inbox impressions

New Inbox gets a lot of support ...
Whilst I have used the new Google Inbox for a while I am still not convinced whether I prefer it over normal Gmail. I like Inbox on my smartphone but prefer the original Gmail on my tablet and laptops/desktops. Whilst you can use either on any device, Inbox encourages you to mark items as "done" which just archives them. I prefer to bin or trash items if I don't want to see them ever again. I presume archiving items slowly consumes your free storage area.

Google Inbox impressions: Bundle of (mixed) joy | Ars Technica: