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Google keeps pushing for open source technology

Carlos Rabanillo — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:56:59 +0000

Google announced this morning that the next versions of its Google Chrome browser, will only be compatible with “fully open source technologies. ” If Chrome continues to increase its browser market share, its influence on developers will also increase. Google says that this way developers will be encouraged to create a more open Internet.

But there are those who don’t agree , and instead think that it will simply complicate the already controversial migration to HTML5.

Google’s explains in its Chromium project blog the reasons which led to this decision:

“We expect even more rapid innovation in the web media platform in the coming year and are focusing our investments in those technologies that are developed and licensed based on open web principles. To that end, we are changing Chrome’s HTML5 support to make it consistent with the codecs already supported by the open Chromium project. Specifically, we are supporting the WebM (VP8) and Theora video codecs, and will consider adding support for other high-quality open codecs in the future. Though H.264 plays an important role in video, as our goal is to enable open innovation, support for the codec will be removed and our resources directed towards completely open codec technologies.”

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Google Launch Chrome for a Cause

David — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:36:02 +0000

Google have launched a new extension for Chrome in which when you open new tabs – Google donates to charities. The charities currently involved are: The Nature Conservancy, charity: water, Doctors Without Borders, Un Techo para mi Pais, and Room to Read. The following is a breakdown of what gets donated for however many tabs:

10 tabs: 1 tree planted
10 tabs: 1 book published and donated
25 tabs: 1 vaccination treatment provided
100 tabs: 1 square foot of shelter built
200 tabs: 1 person’s clean water for a year

If you use the Google Chrome web browser on a regular basis, be sure to download the extension as soon as possible. Once you have installed the extension you will immediately start the scheme and you can keep track of how much you have contributed by clicking the chrome for a cause extension button. At the end of the day you will be able to choose what you are donating and to which charity.

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Google Chrome Event Summary

David — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:08:54 +0000

Last night Google held an event to highlight the release of a number of new products from the Chrome team. First of all they highlighted a few new features of Chrome including the PDF integration, a new cloud to printer option in which you can print documents on any printer anywhere in the world and a new faster java script engine which claims to have improved the speed of Chrome. They also announced that the people using Chrome has now tripled from 40 to 120 Million.

They then went on to announce the new Chrome Web Store, which allows developers to make applications which run exclusively in Chrome which they can then sell or put ads inside. There are already a number of free and paid apps in the app store including an app from the New York Times, Plants vs Zombies (a popular mobile game), TweetDeck (a Twitter/Facebook app) and more. Google have said that the store is currently only working in the USA, but i was able to get into the store just now and downloaded a number of apps, so try it out for yourselves by going to the Chrome Web Store.

Finally, they introduced the long awaited Chrome OS for netbooks and laptops, which is a cloud based operating system using a number of Google apps. Applications on Chrome OS include Google Docs (which was also showcased with offline support), a Gmail Application, News Applications (which you can now get on the Chrome Web Store) and more. They showcased the new OS on a new laptop which they will be giving out to selected beta participants who can apply online. Setting up and logging into the machine itself takes less than a minute – simply enter you’re Google login details and it will automatically sync your account with your netbook. Google also announced that there will be more netbooks out on sale next year from Samsung and Acer.

Read more at the official Google Blog, or checkout the official Chrome OS website.

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Chrome 8 Released with Support for Apps

David — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:56:11 +0000

The new version of Chrome (8.0.552.215) is finally out and it supports the installation and operation of in browser apps, unfortunately there are no apps out yet but there should be a new chrome app store released shortly. Along with support for apps, the new version of Chrome also includes an inbuilt PDF viewer and claims to have fixed over 800 bugs, and as usual all the latest security fixes. See below for a quote from the official Chrome blog:

“The Chrome team is happy to announce our latest Stable release, 8.0.552.215. In addition to the over 800 bug fixes and stability improvements, Chrome 8 now contains a built in PDF viewer that is secured in Chrome’s sandbox. As always, it also contains our latest security fixes, listed below. This release will also be posted to the Beta Channel….”

Read the rest at the Official Chrome Blog.

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A Reminder of Google’s Past, Present & Future

admin — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:16:58 +0000

Here is list of Google Features/Products/Tools/Programs that we use, have used or are about to use, that I have compiled together as a reminder of what we might be taking for granted or in fact, we use them so much it has become second nature to us. It also confirms the Dominating presence of the global giant we have grown to love, across the whole of the Internet:

What we currently use:	What Google tried but didn’t work:	What we can look forward to from Google:
- GMail	- Google Gears	- Google TV
- Google Maps	- Jaiku	- Google Cars
- Google News	- Google Wave	- Google Alternative Energy
- Google Earth	- Dodgeball	- Google Me
- Google Apps	- Google Buzz	- Google High Speed Internet
- Google Chat		- Google Goggles
- Youtube
- Google Alerts
- Android
- Google Chrome
- Picasa
- Orkut
- Blogger
- Feedburner
- Google Calendar
- Google Adsense
- Google Reader
- Google Analytics
- Goolgle Ventures
- Google Adwords
- Google Voice
- Double Click
- IGoogle
- Google Search
- Webmaster Tools
- Book Search
- Google Check Out
- Google Finance
- Google Video
- Google Trends
- Google Street View

So there you have it, an ever growing list of Google related products that we use on a day to day basis without even realising it. I think that the day is soon approaching where we don’t even refer to it as the Internet any more and it will be simply named Google… Instead of “Surfing the Web”, it will be “Surfing the Google”, granted it’s not very catchy but you get my point!

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Google Preview Chrome Web Store

David — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:15:59 +0000

Gamescom is currently taking place over in Germany and on Monday Google were at the conference previewing Google Chrome Web Store and its gaming credentials. It seems Google are making a big push into the gaming market, they showed off both Chromes Gaming possibilities and the advantages of it’s Chrome Web Store. They began the conference talking about the benefits of using Chrome for gaming , mainly revolving around its speed and why developers should be excited about the new App Web Store. They then went on to show both screenshots and videos of Games playing on Chrome and also screenshots of what the Web Store will look like (which some have already stated looks like the Apple App Store) This could be the beginning of a big push from Google into In Game marketing which Microsoft have been doing for a while. Google have also purchased a number of online Game developers. See below for a video from the conference or read more at 1up.com:

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Chrome OS Adding “Polish”

David — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:52:49 +0000

TechCrunch have reported that the Google developers have began to polish up their new OS to get it looking nice and shiny! They have said that in particular it’s looking much more cut down and cleaner. They also have a number of brand new features including a new options panel, a new side bar option for browser tabs, new log in screens, notification pop ups and a new content browser. Google Chrome OS is definitely looking more like a finished product now than when we first saw the early beta screenshots. Expect to see Chrome OS on machines in time for Christmas 2010. Click here to view the full article with screenshots at TechCrunch.

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Google IO Event Starts Tommorrow

David — Tue, 18 May 2010 16:43:54 +0000

The Google I/O Event 2010 will be starting tommorow morning in America. The Google I/O event is a big conference in which Google showoff everything they’ve been working on and what they plan to work on in the future. This will include Google Search, Google Android, Chrome OS, Google Chrome and way more. You can watch the event live from YouTube. See below for a quote from the Google Blog:

“More than 4,000 developers will be joining us at Google I/O on May 19-20, and if we had the capacity, we’d host many more. In order to give the entire developer community a chance to participate live, we’re happy to announce that both keynote presentations will be streamed live. To watch, just go tohttp://www.youtube.com/GoogleDevelopers at the start of the keynotes each day. We recommend watching on a high-speed connection for the best quality.

Here’s the schedule for the keynotes at I/O — it’s also available on our agenda page:

Day 1 Keynote: Wednesday, May 19, 9:00 -10:30am PT
Day 2 Keynote: Thursday, May 20, 8:30-10:00am PT “

Be sure to tune in!

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Google to Release Business Chrome OS in 2011

David — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:27:55 +0000

Network World report that Google is to release two seperate versions of Chrome OS – a consumer version which is to be released later this year, and a business version to be released in 2011. See below for a quote:

“Google’s Chrome OS Netbook will feature a host of built-in security technologies designed to protect users from malware and other threats, a Google engineer said at the RSA Conference Thursday.

Will Drewry, a Google software security engineer, said the fact that the company’s Chrome OS is an open source project allows for constant feedback from developers regarding security design. This, he said, should reassure those acquiring a Google Netbook about the product’s security.

Google plans to release a consumer version later this year and a business version featuring more management muscle in 2011, Drewry said……”

Related Links: Network World Article

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New Google Chrome Release for Windows

David — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:59:09 +0000

Google have announced the official release of a new stable version of Google Chrome for Windows which gives users the ability to add extensions (like add-ons for Firefox) and a new bookmark sync feature. See below for a quote from the Official Google Blog:

“Today we’re excited to introduce a new stable release of Google Chrome for Windows, which includes two of the browser’s most frequently requested features: extensions and bookmark sync.

Extensions let you add new features and functions to your browser. Some provide one-click access to some of your favorite web applications like eBay and digg, or news and information sources such as NPR and Time.com. Others are useful tweaks for performing common online tasks such as browsing photos, getting directions or shopping.

We previously launched extensions on the beta channel, and many new extensions have since been contributed by developers from all over the world. Now you can browse over 1,500 in our extensions gallery and install them on the stable version of Google Chrome….”

Does this mean more people will start to move over from Firefox now extensions are available?? Tweet @tugsearch your thoughts! Download your new version of Google Chrome for Windows here.

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Search Engine Marketing Blog | Tug » Chrome

Google keeps pushing for open source technology

Google Launch Chrome for a Cause

Google Chrome Event Summary

Chrome 8 Released with Support for Apps

A Reminder of Google’s Past, Present & Future

What we currently use:

What Google tried but didn’t work:

What we can look forward to from Google:

Google Preview Chrome Web Store

Chrome OS Adding “Polish”

Google IO Event Starts Tommorrow

Google to Release Business Chrome OS in 2011

New Google Chrome Release for Windows