With Facebook recently going public with their IPO, one might wonder, how does Facebook as a corporation compare to the search engine giant Google, Inc.?
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Everyone keeps on saying that the cloud is the future, but I didn’t really see it taking off…until today. The Interweb is ablaze with news of Apple’s new iTunes Match service, as well as Pogoplug, a previously unknown player in the game of clouds. I hereby deem November 14 “Day of the Cloud.”
Remember Star Fox 64? Of course you do. That also means you remember one of the most iconic phrases in video game history. 4 words: “Do A Barrel Roll.” Well apparently Google remembers them too. Go type it into Google on Chrome or Firefox. Watch the madness ensue. Maybe not madness but still really funny. Gotta love you Google. Keep it coming.
Too legit to quit is right. We should have stopped hearing the name MC Hammer years ago yet he continues to make the news every so often for reasons that grow more and more ridiculous with time. The story this week is either a genius PR stunt or the ravings of a washed up lunatic. Mr. Hammer is launching his own Search Engine which he hopes will compete with Google and Bing.
I know what you’re thinking. With keeping up on my Facebook, my Twitter, my Linkedin, why the fudge would I need another social network to occupy my time? If you indulge me though, I’ll attempt to explain why Chime.in, a brand new social network that launched officially today. Its CEO, Bill Gross calls it an “interest network” that allows you easily access posts that are both quality and relevant to your interests.
This…is…AWESOME. Okay, so you read the title and you’re like “whatever, it’s beer,” but watch this 13 minute video about the process and you might change your mind. This Belgian dubbel-style brew got its wacky ingredients using suggestions from Google users worldwide, and in the coming months you’ll get to enjoy this 8.1% alcohol beer for yourself.
SaveOnBrew.com really is a genius idea: just type in your zip code and address, and the site gives you a laundry list of beer deals around you. Yes, it’s that freaking easy. And when I say deals, I mean really sweet deals. Once in a while you’ll see 30 racks for less than $10, or an amazing 6-pack of microbrew for $6. I’m gonna use this tonight.
Alright froshies, time to get your heads straight with this infographic. Find out who’s in your major, what career you might end up in, and why you’ll probably end up changing majors at least twice. Don’t shoot the messenger, I’m just letting you in on a well-known truth.
Queen was the stuff. Google is the stuff. Freddie Mercury was the man. Combine all of these things, add in some sweet animation and you’ve got this special Google Doodle celebrating Freddie’s 65th birthday…which is today. If you haven’t been to Google already (let’s be honest, you have), then check it out.
In tough economic times, the coupon is king, even if you don’t happen to be 85 years old. In a digital age, the online deal