September 21st, 2011
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Google+ is a new social networking service from Google. Google Plus Project is the latest attempt by the internet giant to have some presence in the social networking phenomenon which is currently dominated by Facebook. Now any one can join Google Plus without asking for any invitation from any one. Earlier Google Plus was only a invite only service. After three months as an invite-only service, Today Google made it available to every one who is having Google account.
Google+ brings a number of new features to the social networking arena, one of which called hangouts. Google+ Hangouts now allow users to video chat with up to ten people. This feature is currently available with phones with Google’s Android system and support for Apple devices will be available soon.
Google+ was likely going to be a successful social network. This site is going to compete with Facebook, presently the most popular network site. Google Plus could be ‘Facebook Killer’.
Google launch Google TV this October. Google TV is a software and hardware platform for set-top boxes and HDTVs based on the Android operating system and co-developed by Google, Intel, Sony and Logitech. Google TV will be integrated into electronics, such as televisions and set-top boxes. External set-top boxes will be produced by Logitech and partners like Sony will build the technology into their televisions.
Google TV will allow customers to access Facebook and watch films on YouTube in the comfort of their living rooms. Google said in an official blog post: They have partnered with some of the leading premium content providers to bring thousands of movie and TV titles, on-demand, directly to your television. Amazon Video On Demand offers access to over 75,000 titles for rental or purchase, and Netflix will offer the ability to instantly watch unlimited movies and TV shows, anytime, streaming directly to the TV. With google TV you can watch the game while tracking your fantasy team, tweet about the TV show you’re watching, or update your Facebook status while viewing TV.
Sony has previously announced it would deliver an HDTV incorporating Google TV. Sony just announced that they’ll be showing off their first Google TV-integrated HDTV on October 12th called the Sony NSX-GT1. Features of the Sony NSX-GT1 Blu-ray Player include 8GB storage, Wi-Fi, Dish DVR interface, and all Google TV features. You can enjoy both TV and web content at the same time, on the same screen. The TVs range in size from 24-46 inches, in estimated selling price from $599 to $1,399.
CNET said about the prices of Sony NSX-GT1 series (Google TV)
-Sony Bravia NSX-24GT1: 24-inch ($599 estimated sale price)
-Sony Bravia NSX-32GT1: 32-inch ($799 estimated sale price)
-Sony Bravia NSX-40GT1: 40-inch ($999 estimated sale price)
-Sony Bravia NSX-46GT1: 46-inch ($1,399 estimated sale price).
You may visit Sonystyle.com and Best Buy.com to pre-order one of these.
*Picture from sonystyle.com
Google has launched Google Public DNS on Thursday, December 03, 2009. Google Public DNS is free Public DNS service that you can use as an alternative to your current DNS provider. Why should you try Google Public DNS? By using Google Public DNS you can: Speed up your browsing experience. Improve your security. Get the results you expect with absolutely no redirection. The Google said on its site.
You can try the service with reconfiguring your network settings should use 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 as DNS addresses.
For more, visit http://code.google.com/speed/public-dns
