Saturday, 29 August 2015

Some interesting photos

Came across a few interesting photos ...
No particular order, just thought they were interesting!
 ENIAC Computer first announced in 1946

 First McDonalds around 1948

Google begins 1998 ...

Microsoft staff 1978. Can you pick Bill Gates?

Google Now Voice Commands

Things you can do with Google Now voice commands ...
Google-VoiceStill feel silly talking to Google Now even if it is quite effective!

Prepaid Reviews BlogFAQ: Google Now Voice Commands - Prepaid Reviews Blog | Prepaid Reviews:

Windows 10's Windows Hello

Run down of the Windows Hello in Windows 10 ...
windows 10 hello lock screenInformative article on the new Windows Hello feature of the new Windows 10.

Hands on with Windows 10's Windows Hello: It just works | PCWorld:

Drive Plug-In For MS Office

Google and Microsoft playing buddies at last ...
Good to see there is some co-operation between Google and Microsoft to the benefit of all users!

Google Launches Drive Plug-In For Microsoft Office | TechCrunch:

Windows 95 now 20 years ago

Brief history leading to launch of Windows 10 ...
Bill Gates Windows 95Great summary of Microsoft's development of the Windows Operating System. Windows 95 seems so long ago but it was only 20 years!

Twenty years ago Microsoft launched Windows 95, changing the world - Telegraph:

Saturday, 22 August 2015

5 lessons from Google

Interesting perspective on Google's success ...
Google certainly is one of a kind! Not many companies are prepared to spend so much on R&D for non core business just because it may be lead to a whole new business that is completely unrelated to the business you began! 

5 lessons from Google that everyone should learn - Computerworld:

Alphabet: Google restructures

A different explanation of Google's restructure ...
Google has been turned into a subsidiary of new parent company Alphabet. Picture: Chris RCertainly a significant restructure and this article gives a bit more information as to why Google decided to make this change.

Alphabet: Google restructures under new parent company:

Google Became Alphabet

Google restructures with Alphabet as parent ...
This video is a good explanation as to why Google has decided to restructure and create a parent company called Alphabet.

Why Google Became Alphabet, Explained In 120 Seconds | TechCrunch:

M is for Marshmallow

Google officially names Android M as Marshmallow ...
So now we know that Lollipop is to be followed by Marshmallow which will be out in the next few months. The "Behind the Scenes" video at the bottom of this article is worth a look!

Google’s Next Version Of Android Is Called “Marshmallow” | TechCrunch:

Hangouts Gets Own Site

Hangouts becomes standalone Google product ...
Like Google Photos, Hangouts is the next Google product to get a life outside Google+ and Gmail. I keep thinking I should use Hangouts more than I do but most people still use texts (SMS) more than data driven chat applications.

Google Hangouts Gets Its Own Site, Just Like Facebook Messenger | TechCrunch: