Google announced their goal of meeting its electrical needs via renewable resources some time ago and a recent purchase in Texas boosted that goal. Google confirms that they recently purchased 240 renewable energy certificates in a deal with the Happy Hereford wind farm in Texas.
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Google Wallet Tackles Apple Passbook!
Google announced today that they're going to be tackling the competition by stepping up their Google Wallet and bringing things to a whole new level! Recent changes to Google Wallet now mean that users can not only send money to friends utilizing a debit or credit card as well as their Google Wallet wallet balance, but that they can also utilize loyalty programs.
Read More »Google Acquires WIMM Labs In Silent Take Over
If you haven't heard of WIMM Labs before then don't worry, you're not alone but you are about to hear a lot more about them thanks to Google.
Read More »Android App Rules Tightened By Google
According to the latest news from Google, the Android app rules for device interference and in-game purchases are about to get tighter. Google is in the process of cleaning up the Play store to make sure users aren't troubled by "dirty apps."
Read More »Google Makes A Location-Based Security Patent Application
According to the latest headlines, Mountain View has applied for a patent for a technology that will edit your smartphone's security settings based upon your location.
Read More »Google To Offer Server Side Encryption On Cloud Storage!
In a move that we thought should have been made quite a long time ago, Google is now offering server side encryption on cloud storage. According to a recent revelation Google will begin offering server side encryption immediately. This means that data that is uploaded to the cloud storage platform will now be encrypted before being uploaded.
Read More »Google Chrome With Touch?
Google Chrome is one of those things that you either love or you hate, but regardless of your personal feelings about it, they have come up with something worth looking at.
Read More »Google Chromecast Now Available At Best Buy!
Google Chromecast The Google Chromecast is back in stock at Best Buy once again - well, it was, once more it seems to be on a one to two week delay. The streaming TV Dongle sold out like hotcakes the first time it hit shelves and the $35 gadget seems to have sold out just as quickly the second time around. If you are looking for this gadget though, we recommend placing your order on the backorder delay because this puppy is not going to stay in stock no matter how times they restock.
Read More »Google Translate Now Supports Handwritten Notes!
Google Translate is a nifty little tool for monolinguals that allows for the translation of any typed text in to some seventy two different languages. But a recent revelation by Google now means that even those secretly written love notes in foreign languages can be translated...sorry kids, this one doesn't support pig Latin.
Read More »Find Your Lost Loved Ones After Boston Marathon Bombing: Google Person Finder
To help make the search easier Google launched Person Finder, a way for survivors and family members alike to post information about the condition and safety of their loved ones.
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