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Google vs. Yahoo mashups

by Chris Gilmer Sep 7th 2006

Search wars are on, mashup style. Google and Yahoo go head to head and compare mapping and search results in these two beautiful mashups.

Gahooyoogle pits both of the major search engine results, displaying them side by side for comparison. Some of the search results were shocking. For instance, with a search of "Google", I was shocked at some of the differences. For instance, Yahoo directed me to search using Yahoo as the first result, while searching for "Yahoo" in both browsers displayed proper search results in Google. In the image search category, Yahoo displayed no images for the recently unveiled "blackberry pearl 8100", while Google images were overloaded with them.

Sergey Chernyshev built a little tool that puts both Yahoo and Google maps together. They are pretty much similar; however, I feel that Google has cleaner lines. What I like about searching in Google maps is that they have so nicely added major areas such as schools, museums, and local landmarks. Sergey's site nicely displays the actual mapping co-ordinates as well. A nice use of the Yahoo, and Google mapping API's.

Google fan aside and seeing results side by side, I think it's safe to say that Google outweighs Yahoo in both search and map results.

Some screenshots after the jump..

[Via GoogleOperatingSystem]

Tags: google, google maps, google search, GoogleMaps, GoogleSearch, maps, mashup, search, search engine, SearchEngine, yahoo, yahoo maps, YahooMaps

Filed under: Internet, Security, Web services, Google

Google adds malware warnings to search results

by Chris Gilmer Aug 4th 2006

Google has recently added malware advisories to search results. When results are clicked on, Google directs users to a Warning page, where Google announces that the site you are about to visit might not be suitable.

One particular instance is when "list keygen mirc" is searched. If users click on the first entry in the search results, they are directed to a Google Warning page, letting them know that the site they are about to visit may harm their computer. Google then gives the opportunity to click into the site, or perform another search.

It looks like Google is also helping users protect themselves by directing users to StopBadware.org, A neighborhood watch site dedicated to fighting badware. The StopBadware site also helps users detect, and get rid of malware they might have installed on their computers.

[via Philipp Lenssen from Google System]

Tags: computers, google, google search, google warning, GoogleSearch, GoogleWarning, installed, malware, search, search warning, SearchWarning, stopbadware, warning

Filed under: Business, Blogging, Web services, Google, Googleholic

Googleholic for July 25, 2006

by Chris Gilmer Jul 25th 2006

We are starting up a new little feature at the Download Squad called Googleholic. Googleholic will be broadcast twice a week profiling a few smaller but interesting Google facts, tips, and news items.

So let's get started!

Tags: arkansas, click fraud, ClickFraud, finance, google, google accessible search, google case, google court, google finance, google search, GoogleAccessibleSearch, GoogleCase, GoogleCourt, GoogleFinance, googleholic, GoogleSearch, investing, portfolio, search, stocks

Filed under: Design, Fun, Games, Internet, Hardware, Google

Google mobile 3D search

by Chris Gilmer Jul 18th 2006

Imagine walking down the street, and whoa, all of a sudden you're really not sure where you are, so you pull out your magic Google Mobile search stick, take a picture, and Google provides you with your exact coordinates. Now say you are shopping at the local Best Buy and you want to see if some other store has that iPod accessory listed cheaper. Take a picture and Google checks their database and lets you know where you can get it cheaper. Now you are are out on the town with your girl, and you really want to impress her. Take a picture of that nice high priced restaurant to see if it's any good, and Google hand your back some customer ratings.

Wouldn't that kind of tool be great? It's another device to carry around, but the time saved could be phenomenal! Unfortunately, it's not a real product. It's a concept which won an HSBC Innovation Award for designer NG Pei Kang. No it's not real, but he did put some nice thought and pretty drawings together. I wonder if he pitched Google on the idea?

[Thanks, David!]

Tags: 3d search, 3dSearch, google, google 3d search, google device, google news, google search, google tool, Google3dSearch, GoogleDevice, GoogleNews, GoogleSearch, GoogleTool, search

Filed under: Fun, Internet, Google

Long Lost Love search on Google

by Chris Gilmer Jul 17th 2006

Have you ever thought about looking for a long lost love, And not known where to turn to first? WFAA news in Dallas has provided a heart warming story about a mother who placed her newborn child up for adoption 31 years ago.

Praying for him every Sunday, she always wished to meet her son. And her son never really knew if he truly wanted to meet his birth mother.

With the power of Google, The son's friend got permission to look for his birth mother, searching frantically on Google's adoption directory. Three hours later, she had put together his whole family tree, and contacted his birth mother. Two hours after that, the mother and son were sitting together in her living room.

So, next time you are looking for a long lost love, try Google, it might save you a lot of time and effort.

Tags: adoption, adoption directory, AdoptionDirectory, google, google adoption directory, google news, google search, GoogleAdoptionDirectory, GoogleNews, GoogleSearch, long lost love, LongLostLove, wfaa news dallas, WfaaNewsDallas

Filed under: Internet, Google

Google's New Patents

by Chris Gilmer Jul 12th 2006

Google has filed for another rumoured 12 patent applications in the past week. With seven rumoured to focus on geographical information and local search elements. These new patents show the progress that Google is making on the development of its search application, across all platforms including local search, mobile search, and ad serving issues.

Thanks to Bill Slawski for this great listing of the patents.

Here is the list of rumoured new Google Patents, and their abstracts:

Tags: google, google patent, google search, GooglePatent, GoogleSearch, patent office, PatentOffice, search engine, search information, search patent, SearchEngine, SearchInformation, SearchPatent, us patent office, UsPatentOffice

Filed under: Google

Google Platypus Mass Storage

by Chris Gilmer Jul 10th 2006

There was talk of a Google GDrive in the works a while ago. It was said to be some kind of mass storage area for user to store whatever they wanted, and be able to access it from anywhere.

Enter Platypus. Philipp Lenssen got some news about this possible new service, with an archived version from Corsin, who thankfully made a backup of what he came across. Corsin came across this page by doing some URL typing.

Google's Platypus Gdrive has the tagline of "A filer for the whole world. But better." Platypus enables you to store files on your C drive of on the filer.

If your computer crashes, or you get a new one, you can reinstall this Platypus software, and you files will be automatically downloaded and synched onto your new machine.

You can Sync files across many different computers, and operating systems.

You can view your files across the web.

You can share certain files to multiple people.

If you are not able to get an internet connection, all of your files are still available.

It is also said that this new Platypus application will be available in Windows, Mac and Linux formats. Word is that Justin Rosenstein, the Product Manager for the Google Page Creator is working on this project as well.

There is no official news as to what this application is, and to whether it is truly in development at Google, but we will be keeping our eyes open for this very interesting one. Interestingly enough, Google has called itself "The Platypus of the Internet".

Tags: gdrive, google, google news, google os, google platypus, google search, GoogleNews, GoogleOs, GooglePlatypus, GoogleSearch, internet, linux, mac, Platypus software, PlatypusSoftware, sync, windows

Filed under: Google

Is Google really a Cult?

by Chris Gilmer Jul 10th 2006

You might think so given its numerous hardcore followers. Like me. That is just one of the many mysterious surrounding Google.

Many people thrive, and live daily on Google's search platform, and many product offerings like Google Earth, Google Maps and Gmail. They do nothing but speak the many praises of what Google is doing for the world, and wait, rather impatiently, for the next new upcoming beta release for that new Google offering.

I don't know if this is an upside from the eyes of Google, or not, seeing as how the majority of its cash comes from its advertising platform, and not its t-shirt sales, but Andrew Orlowski asks the question about whether Google is a cult or corporation? He is having difficulties deciding, and came to the conclusion that Google may seem to have a cult like following. They even hire individuals into the company that have a cult like mentality, and do nothing but praise Google, and obey its every word.

With all of Google's loyal followers, I don't think we have any worries of this ship sinking anytime soon. Google, and its cult following are in it for the long run.

Tags: cult, gmail, google, google cult, google earth, google gmail, google maps, google news, google search, GoogleCult, GoogleEarth, GoogleGmail, GoogleMaps, GoogleNews, GoogleSearch

Filed under: Google

Google Search for Girls

by Chris Gilmer Jul 10th 2006

Are you a girl? A girl that loves searching? Better yet, a girl that loves searching on Google? Why not try Girgle?

Ok, so there is nothing new as far as search technology goes here. Girgle is really just a pretty landing page for the AdSense search tool. I might not even call it a pretty landing page with its malformed heart shape thingy. The developer might have something, but they might want to spend a bit more time making it at least appear a little prettier.

Thanks to Nathan for spotting this site!

Tags: adsense search, AdsenseSearch, girgle, girl search, GirlSearch, google, google adsense, google search, GoogleAdsense, GoogleSearch

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