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Wishlist: 3 Pluses Google Should Add to Google+

Posted on July 20, 2011 by robertmerrill

Google is doing some great things with Google Plus. Here’s my quick wishlist for three things they could change in a hurry to get me a little more embedded in the platform: Direct Messaging: Make it easy for me to … Continue reading →

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Video Chat Arrives on Google Talk Mobile

Posted on July 11, 2011 by robertmerrill

While the video chat client-wars are still raging, the biggest benefit here is that, when more and more users CAN video chat, more and more users WILL… this drives the reality of video calls more than ever before. Keep it … Continue reading →

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Is Google+ the New Google Wave?

Posted on July 1, 2011 by robertmerrill

Unless I am misinterpreting things, the messaging functions of Google Plus where you can add/remove individuals/groups (called "circles") to your messages, to which they can comment and react to (called, nerd-a-rifically, "+1 ing" or "+1′d") feels a lot like a … Continue reading →

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Text Any Phone (FREE) Without A Mobile Phone

Posted on June 16, 2011 by robertmerrill

A valuable if unheralded feature of Google Voice is its ability to send and receive sms text messages through a webpage (though not MMS picture/video messages at this time) or even using email. This can be especially valuable for: Family … Continue reading →

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Record Labels Whine and Moan About Google Music Launch

Posted on May 14, 2011 by robertmerrill

This article first reply google doesn’t know how to ship product, And maybe there’s something to be said for that. But the farther I read into the article the more I realize it’s the record Industry up to their old … Continue reading →

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P.S. Googling A Phone Number Sucks #wishwed

Posted on April 13, 2011 by robertmerrill

My wishlist item for this week is to the Google to help us with googling phone numbers.  Truth is, Google knows when you enter a FedEx/UPS tracking number, a patent filing, an address, a currency, a flight number, a disease, … Continue reading →

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Google Tasks in a Chrome Browser Sidebar

Posted on April 12, 2011 by robertmerrill

A while ago, I pointed you to several ways to access Google Tasks. Google’s super-simple task-management app has been flexible enough (and syncronizingly-smooth enough) for me to douse all other-comers from taking over my task-management flow. In February, I noted … Continue reading →

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Ignoring Telemarketers With GoogleVoice

Posted on April 1, 2011 by robertmerrill

Google Voice enables pretty intelligent call routing. One of the excellent features enables you to add contacts to your address book right from the web interface online… this is the same contacts list available in your gmail account which keeps … Continue reading →

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Wishlist: Google Listen with Video Podcast Support

Posted on March 23, 2011 by robertmerrill

I love Google Listen, the android app (download on android market, amazon market (not available), app brain and others. Scan the QR code (barcode) below for quick mobile linkage) that connects you easily with your podcasts. In fact, I wish … Continue reading →

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