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Google Maps intros voice recognition for BlackBerry...

Google on Wednesday revealed that users of selected BlackBerry Pearl phones can find businesses via Google Maps by speaking into them. The new feature is made possible thanks to the same speech recognition software Google uses in its phone-accessible GOOG-411 directory assistance service. The BlackBerry voice search is still in experimental stages, but Google promises it will fine-tune its software's speech recognition capabilities over time.

Google's Big Mistake - Getting Rid of Google Page Creator

Are you kidding me? Google getting rid of Google Page Creator, this must be a joke. No, it's for real. Google says they're going to be transitioning all Google Page Creator websites into their new Google Sites. Excuse me, but Google Sites doesn't come close to being as good as Google Page Creator. Why in the world would Google choose to keep the lesser of the two?

Google Maps Mobile gets voice search for BlackBerry users

Maps Mobile now features voice search capability for BlackBerry - that is, if you own a C 8110, 8120 or 8130 BlackBerry model and live in the US.

Google Maps for BlackBerry Pearl Offers Voice Search

Google has recently launched a new version of its Google Maps Mobile client for the RIM BlackBerry Pearl, with a new experimental feature. Users can now press and hold the side button on their handset and simply say what they would like to search for, and the software will recognize the user's speech and figure out what they are searching for.

Google Inks Deal to Use Tele Atlas Maps on Android OS

Google has signed a deal with digital-map maker Tele Atlas which allows Google to use the firm's map data on a host of devices including cellphones and gadgets based the much anticipated Android operating system. Under the terms of the 5-year deal Google will also continue to use Tele Atlas mapping data on a host of Google services such as Google Maps and Google Earth.

Google Maps Adds Walking Directions, Bad Neighborhood Caution

If you drive a car in certain cities, you're dumb. There, I said it. But that's how Google Maps assumed everybody locomoted to their destination, until now. Yep! Google Maps finally has an option for step-by-step walking directions. Accounting for the speed difference between your kicks and four-wheeled gas-guzzlers, it estimates covering a mile will take about 19 minutes. And it says to use caution in dicey areas (I guess you'll be routed around them as it's updated?). Hopefully this gets added to the iPhone's maps in the next update, dodging cars on the BQE is exhausting. [Google Maps via Search Engine Roundtable via Lifehacker]

Google, Tele Atlas sign 5-year licensing deal for Maps - Update

(RTTNews) - Late Monday, Internet giant Google Inc. (GOOG: News, Chart, Quote ) has signed a five-year licensing agreement with Dutch digital-map maker Tele Atlas NV. The agreement will see Google's community of users accessing Tele Atlas maps and dynamic content in more than 200 countries around the world, through Google's popular Google Maps and Google Earth sites and mobile version of these services. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Google Maps for Mobile Gains Voice Search Capability

Google's just added a cool new feature to Google Maps for mobile. Called Voice Search, the add-on allows you to search for businesses by speaking your query. It uses the same speech recognition technology as GOOG-411, Googles free directory assistance service.

Google Maps for S60 & Windows Mobile handsets now offer Transit directions

Google has just announced the release of Google Maps for mobile with Transit directions for Symbian S60 and Windows Mobile powered handsets on the Official Google Mobile Blog. Google Maps for mobile is actually on version 2.2 now and features the addition of commuter-friendly transit directions.

Google Maps Takes a Walk on the Healthy Side

Google is calling it a beta, but we're calling it a breath of fresh air (depending on where you live, of course, your air might a bit more fresh than the air we breathe here in New York City). Today, Google has added walking directions to its popular Google Maps page. Whenever you use Google Maps for directions, if the destination is within 10km (about 6.2 miles) of the originating point, walking directions will be offered as an option in addition to the traditional driving directions.

Google Moves Maps to Tele Atlas as Nokia Buys Navteq

Tele Atlas will provide Google with map services, including Google Maps, Google Earth, and Android applications. The five-year deal with Tele Atlas means Google will no longer have to rely on Navteq, which is being acquired by rival Nokia. Mapping is expected to be a big part of applications on the Google-backed Android mobile platform.

Google Moves Maps to Tele Atlas as Nokia Buys Navteq

Tele Atlas will provide Google with map services, including Google Maps, Google Earth, and Android applications. The five-year deal with Tele Atlas means Google will no longer have to rely on Navteq, which is being acquired by rival Nokia. Mapping is expected to be a big part of applications on the Google-backed Android mobile platform.

Google Moves Maps to Tele Atlas

Tele Atlas will provide Google with map services, including Google Maps, Google Earth, and Android applications. The five-year deal with Tele Atlas means Google will no longer have to rely on Navteq, which is being acquired by rival Nokia. Mapping is expected to be a big part of applications on the Google-backed Android mobile platform.

Google offers Voice Search Maps for Blackberry Pearl

The new version of Google Maps will allow Blackberry users to run a search by speaking into the microphone.

Google Adsense - Money Generator

Google adsense are ads that are shown on your site. They can be small text ads or images. Google gets paid by their advertisers and in turn pays you each time someone clicks on the ad. Google adsense is a great way to make money from your website traffic. It is possible to make a sizable income from these little ads but many do not realize the potential of these little gems. Setting up: Go to https://www.google.com/adsense 1. Set up an account 2. Decide what sort of ad format you want 3. Insert the html in your website 15 Tips for making the most profit from your Google Adsense: Google has many tools check them all and see which ones will work for you. 1. Filtering your competition - Google allows you to filter out up to 200 URL from being shown on your site 2.

Google URL Index Hits 1 Trillion

mytrip points out news that Google's index of unique URLs has reached a milestone: one trillion. Google's blog provides some more information, noting, "The first Google index in 1998 already had 26 million pages, and by 2000 the Google index reached the one billion mark. Over the last eight years, we've seen a lot of big numbers about how much content is really out there. To keep up with this volume of information, our systems have come a long way since the first set of web data Google processed to answer queries. Back then, we did everything in batches: one workstation could compute the PageRank graph on 26 million pages in a couple of hours, and that set of pages would be used as Google's index for a fixed period of time. Today, Google downloads the web continuously, collecting updated page information and re-processing the entire web-l

Google launches its own 411 information service

Don't know where to find the closest pizza parlour? No access to a computer or a phone book? Just call Google. Google Inc. launched a Canadian version yesterday of its voice-recognition local search phone service GOOG-411. Canada becomes the first country outside the U.S. to gain access to the service. With GOOG-411, users dial a free hotline - 1-800-GOOG-411 - and respond to the questions posed by the voice-recognizing computer. It asks for the user's city and province, and what they are searching for. A user can choose whether to hear the phone number, be connected directly to the business or receive a text message with details. There is also an option to have a Google Map link sent to their phone. Google also incorporated Canadianisms such as 'eh,''Traw-na,' 'Cal-gry,' and, of course, 'aboot.

Google launches its own 411 information service

Don't know where to find the closest pizza parlour? No access to a computer or a phone book? Just call Google. Google Inc. launched a Canadian version yesterday of its voice-recognition local search phone service GOOG-411. Canada becomes the first country outside the U.S. to gain access to the service. With GOOG-411, users dial a free hotline - 1-800-GOOG-411 - and respond to the questions posed by the voice-recognizing computer. It asks for the user's city and province, and what they are searching for. A user can choose whether to hear the phone number, be connected directly to the business or receive a text message with details. There is also an option to have a Google Map link sent to their phone. Google also incorporated Canadianisms such as 'eh,''Traw-na,' 'Cal-gry,' and, of course, 'aboot.

RIM BlackBerry How To: Back Up and Restore Handheld Data

Anyone who has ever experienced the pain of losing all the data on a PC or handheld intimately knows the value of backing up personal information, whether it's an iTunes music collection, digital photo album or address book. This can be easier said than done, but BlackBerry users are in luck: The handheld data backup and restore process for Research In Motion (RIM) smartphones couldn't be simpler when you use the BlackBerry Desktop Manager software, which ships with every new RIM device. MORE ON BlackBerry BlackBerry Bible: Everything You Need to Know About Your RIM Smartphone Should BlackBerry Users Demand Overtime Pay? Some Lawyers Say Yes Free BlackBerry Downloads You Don't Want to Miss BlackBerry How To: Insert, Format and Use microSD Memory Cards

Notify Technology Joins Google Enterprise Professional Program

today announced it has joined the Google Enterprise Professional program, which extends the power of Google across the enterprise and helps customers get more value out of their Google Premier Apps deployment. Notify will provide Enterprises using Google's email, calendar, and address book applications with secure over-the-air synchronization to their wireless device using its NotifyLink Enterprise Edition for Google. NotifyLink users are free to use any BlackBerry(TM), Palm(TM), Windows Mobile(TM), or Symbian(TM) wireless device to access and manage their Google email, calendar, and contacts. The NotifyLink solution is available in two versions; one being an On-Premise software solution and the other as an On-Demand service solution. Over the past four years, Notify has been recognized by Gartner Group in their annual Wireless Email Magi

Notify Technology Joins Google Enterprise Professional Program

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Notify Technology Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: NTFY - News) today announced it has joined the Google Enterprise Professional program, which extends the power of Google across the enterprise and helps customers get more value out of their Google Premier Apps deployment. Notify will provide Enterprises using Google's email, calendar, and address book applications with secure over-the-air synchronization to their wireless device using its NotifyLink Enterprise Edition for Google. NotifyLink users are free to use any BlackBerry(TM), Palm(TM), Windows Mobile(TM), or Symbian(TM) wireless device to access and manage their Google email, calendar, and contacts. The NotifyLink solution is available in two versions; one being an On-Premise software solution and the other as an On-Demand service

Georgia's New State Health Plan Is Google

theodp writes "In yet another case of life imitating Dilbert, the State of Georgia has issued a press release touting how helpful Google products will be in getting Georgians to go outdoors. According to the release and a follow-up Yo-State-So-Fat Official Google Blog post, this includes AdWords, Analytics, Maps, Earth, Picasa, Gadgets and a branded YouTube channel for the GO Georgia initiative 'We're thrilled that Google has joined us in the effort to help everyone in the state lead a healthier life,' said Sally Winchester, a manager for Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites. 'At Google, we are committed to helping our employees lead healthy lives,' added Maureen Schumacher, a Google regional sales director. 'We are very excited that Google products will be used as part of this effort to improve the health and well-being of all Georgians.

Verizon and Google Close To Mobile Search Deal - Google is coming to a phone near you

Google and Verizon have often been on opposing sides of deals and issues (like those issues that arose during the 700 Mhz spectrum earlier this year). However it looks like the two companies are about to put the past behind them as they are rumored to be nearing a deal which would make Google the default search engine on all Verizon phones. The two companies would split ad revenue so that both would benefit. The deal has not been commented on by either party but sources say that a major point of contention is that Google seeks to save user search information in order to improve targeted ads and Verizon wants to keep that data to itself. Google is already the default search engine for Sprint phones and has a search partnership with Nokia plus the first Android phone has just gotten FCC approval so this is another step for Google towards do

Walking Directions in Google Maps

With school just around the corner for many of us, I wanted to mention a new feature of Google Maps that might be helpful for classroom teachers and those planning walking field trips. Google has recently updated their web based Google Maps to include walking directions. This new feature allows you to plan routes and estimate the amount of time a walk to your destination should take.

Google's proprietary approach to software slows down acquisitions, claims TechCrunch

Google buys a lot of software companies -- YouTube, Blogger, Picasa, GrandCentral, Keyhole (Google Earth), Writely (Google Docs), JotSpot (Google Sites), Dodgeball etc -- but there's a tendency for them to stagnate. Nik Cubrilovic at TechCrunch IT reckons this is because of Google's proprietary software stack. In Why Google Slows Down Acquired Companies, he says:

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