Personalized Search From Google

The whole personalized Google search isn’t new to those who are logged into their account when using Google.  So what is new about this you ask.  It will now be available to everyone, even those not logged into Google.  So now everyone will receive personalized results with better targeted ads.  This works based on a anonymous cookie that stays on your computer for 180 days.

[Official Google Blog]

Apple Buys Lala

 

 

According to several sources including All Things Digital.  Apple has purchased Lala music streaming service.  The bigger story will be why did Apple buy Lala.  Maybe Apple is thinking about an iTunes in the cloud service.  More and more users are becoming comfortable with having there data stored in the cloud.  We will just have to wait and see.

[All Things Digital]

Sony PlayStation Turns 15 Years Old

The original PlayStation 15 years ago today, went on sale in Japan.  At the time it truly was an amazing game console.  Sony discontinued the console in 2006, selling over 100 million consoles.

I remember spending hours and hours playing games on the original PlayStation.  Just thinking about this makes me feel old.

[PlayStation]

Google Public DNS

Google launched a free DNS service today.  The service is called Google Public DNS.  Google is trying to make your web browsing experience even faster.

First of all some of you might not be familiar with DNS.  So what does DNS do?  DNS takes domain names (example www.tomorrowstrends.com) and converts the name into the unique IP address for that site.  This is how computers communicate over the internet.

Google gives step-by-step instructions on how to change your DNS on your computer or router, head over to Google’s instruction for more information.

I changed my DNS information to use Google’s service.  To me it is not as fast as OpenDNS which is what I usually use for my DNS.  So give it a try and leave us a comment on your experience using Google Public DNS.

[Google Blog]

Google Chrome OS

Those of you that have some extra time on your hands and are interested in learning about Google Chrome OS.  You can watch the official announcement of Google Chrome OS.  The video is over an hour long, but will give you a complete understanding on why Google is creating this operating system.

Wolfram Alpha Solves Your Math Problems

The next time you have trouble solving a mathematical equation.  Wolfram Alpha will help you solve your problem.

Just point your browser to Wolfram Alpha site and type in the problem you need to solve (for example, Solve 5x – 6 = 3x – 8).  Then you will have the option to show the steps on how to solve the problem.  I have seen other sites that will solve the problem and give you just the answer.  What makes this so useful and a great teaching tool is the ability to show step-by-step how to solve the problem. 

[Wolfram Alpha Blog]

Fring Bringing Video Calls to iPhone

Fring released a free video chat client for the iPhone.  You can now make and receive Fring and Skype video calls over Wi-Fi.  Unfortunately, you will not be able to transmit your image, due to the fact the iPhone doesn’t have a front camera.  It is certainly worth checking out.   

[iTunes App Store]