While it would be nice to have funding for (and to expand it), I foresee a
Googles Hidden Gem
18th January 2010
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There are hidden gems all over the internet. Some are remote and hidden websites that you just want to share on digg, but others are right under your nose. I found one last night on Google that seemed to (surprisingly) lack documentation. Read More »
Google and Internet Censorship in China
13th January 2010
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Checking the twitter trending topics this morning, I noticed that Google had worked its way there. Wondering what Google could have possibly did to gain this place, I curiously clicked the link expecting to see a new product launch or updated version of Chrome. To my surprise, it was an announcement saying that Google would be removing the filters on their search results in China. Read More »
At a Glance: 2009
31st December 2009
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Well as we approach the end of the year, looking back on it, it was also one of the more busier ones. The stuff I've mentioned below isn't even the start of it. There is heaps more that I want to write about, but a lack of time to do so. Read More »
At a Glance: 2008
31st December 2009
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Back in 2001, Google's reported index was 3 Billion URL's, now in 2008 it was 1 trillion. And now that number is more close to 1.3 trillion. 2008 can be considered Google's year; after both Microsoft and Apple took a great form bigger product launches to focus on 2009. Read More »
At a Glance: 2007
31st December 2009
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2007 was the year we saw the mobile industry change forever with the release of the iPhone. We also saw Windows Vista and OS X 10.5 (Leopard) set upon us and watched while the two battled it out for supremacy. All while this was happening, Google released street view and let anyone go anywhere in the world. Read More »
At a Glance: 2006
31st December 2009
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2006 certainly seems like the year of gaming and entrainment. Aside from the PlayStation 3, Wii and release of the Zune, Google also decided to buyout Youtube. The future of gaming and online videos was starting to warm up. Read More »
At a Glance: 2005
30th December 2009
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2005 was a relatively quiet year, aside from the launch of the Xbox and a couple of new products from Google. After a huge 2004, it can be forgiven that 2005 was rather quiet. Read More »
At a Glance: 2004
28th December 2009
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2004 was strong in all fronts. Many websites sprung up that we now can't live without. An operating system came along that gave an enormous boost to the Linux community, the iPod line-up started to get stronger and the web browser wars started all over again. Read More »
At a Glance: 2002/2003
27th December 2009
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It seems that the entire tech world took a break in 2002, as I was unable to find any ground-breaking products that were released in 2002. This drought continued into 2003, where I could only find three notable launches in that time. Read More »
At a Glance: 2001
26th December 2009
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It was the year that Google tripled their search index to three billion URL's (up from one billion in 2000) and the launch of a few products that would later go on to become the face of the decade. And this was just in 2001, we still had another eight years of exciting products to see. Read More »