Category Archives: Google

Google’s Self-Drive Cars Need Manual Controls for Testing

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Vineesh Mohan

There was a lot of buzz when Google revealed prototypes of its self-driving cars, which come without a steering wheel, accelerator and brake pedals. Now, however, new rules in California concerning the testing of autonomous vehicles state that the driver

Google Now for Android can help you to book alternate flights.

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Vineesh Mohan

Google updated the Google Search for Android app with a new travel feature: “Find alternate flights.” If your flight is delayed or canceled, you can now tap that link to see what your options are. You can download the new

Google buys social travel app Jetpac

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Vineesh Mohan

Google has bought social travel app firm Jetpac in what looks like a move to boost googles location search services. San Francisco-based JetPac has created a mobile application that uses pictures from various social networking sites to create city guides.

Top 25 Tips and tricks To Use Google Search Efficiently

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Sibi Antony

Google is a more powerful tool than most people realize. You can get much more refined searches with Google’s built-in tools, advanced operators, and third-party extensions. You can also use it for some pretty cool stuff if you know the

Lost your Smartphone ? Gmail will help you

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Sibi Antony

Google has included some less known functions in Android which might help you get your smartphone or tablet back, in case you happen to misplace them or if it gets stolen. Hiding in your plain sight is Android Device Manager.

Clean Up Your Gmail Inbox using search

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Sibi Antony

Gmail doesn’t have the option to sort files – you can’t get the inbox to display mails alphabetically, or according to the date received, or size. This might sound like a problem, but as is to be expected from a

Now its Easy to Unsubscribe From Unwanted Emails in Gmail

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Sibi Antony

Google has integrated an easy new option for Gmail users to get rid of unwanted mails by clicking Unsubscribe. Gmail users will now be able to unsubscribe to mails received as brand promotions, social or forums messages, and more. The

Google search helped,woman reunited with parents after 17 years

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Sibi Antony

A woman, who went missing from a train when she was six years old, was reunited here with her parents after 17 years, all thanks to a faint memory, an enthusiastic Assam official and Google. It seems straight out of

Gmail Now Recognises Email Addresses With Non-Latin Characters

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Sibi Antony

Google has taken what it is calling the ‘first step toward more global email’. The company is trying to make the adoption of email addresses containing accented or non-Latin characters widespread by providing support in its very popular Gmail service.

Google adds 76 more Indian heritage sites to Street View

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Vineesh Mohan

Google has announced that you can now explore detailed Street View imagery of 76 different historic sites in India directly from Google Maps or via the Google Cultural Institute portal. So, if you’ve ever wanted to check out 360-degree imagery

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