The Archives
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06.15.07Why Google tools… or indeed, why not?A lot of the web worker folks I know use Google's online tools for mail, calendaring and the like, but I've never made the jump. I like Google's tools and all, and know that if I used them regularly I'd be more than satisfied, but I'm so tied up in Apple Mail and iCal that I just can't picture making the change. There are also a number of other factors that reassure me that I'm making the right choice. Now I love Google as much as the next guy and use Google's search and Reader every day. Given ...
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03.22.07OPINION: Smart judge throws out PageRank suit against GoogleIn a move that warms my heart and gives me a little confidence in the legal system as it pertains to technology, a California judge has dismissed with penalties a case brought against Google based on the complainant, KinderStart, being unhappy with the ranking Google gave them. Read the article for more cockle-warming information.SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "OPINION: Smart judge throws out PageRank suit against Google", url: "http://www.acidlabs.org/2007/03/22/opinion-smart-judge-throws-out-pagerank-suit-against-google/" });
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01.04.07New Google Reader functionality is very coolI saw info on this at Scoble and Micro Persuasion, but I think I need to repost here in case anyone comes this way first (unlikely...). Google Reader has added some amazing new functionality that allows you analyse the nature of the attention you're giving your feeds including number of feeds, items read, starred and shared. What this has done, more than anything, is made me realise I'm using way fewer of Google Reader's features than I could be. Steve Rubel's analysis at Micro Persuasion is particularly insightful, especially the notion of proper and ethical use of Google Reader having the ...
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11.03.06Mobile Gmail not for AussiesThis is a big disappointment. Google's ubiquity should allow their new Java mobile app (gmail.com/app) to work anywhere and everywhere. But not apparently in Australia. The availability of this would probably push me to Gmail for everything, as Om Malik suggests. Om and WWD's reviews really make me want to have this as a tool, but it looks like I'll have to wait. How long, Google? SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Mobile Gmail not for Aussies", url: "http://www.acidlabs.org/2006/11/03/mobile-gmail-not-for-aussies/" });
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09.29.06Update to Google ReaderUntil today, I used Bloglines for my RSS feeds. Now I've switched to the updated Google Reader, with its very "Googley" look and feel, fast performance and (in my opinion) better feature set. It is truly sweet. TechCrunch, Scoble and Read/Write Web also choose to note its arrival. Now, if only I could figure out what to use my GMail account for... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Update to Google Reader", url: "http://www.acidlabs.org/2006/09/29/update-to-google-reader/" });
