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The biggest moments of 2015 inspired trillions of questions. See what the world wanted to know. From the Paris attacks and the Syrian refugee crisis, to the biggest blockbuster science fiction movie we can think of, we all turned to Google at some point this year to find what we were looking for. For the people out there wondering what this is all about. Whether it is about courage or controversy. Well, I'll tell you what it's all about. It's about what happens from here. It's not just about one person. It's about thousands of people, It's about all of us accepting one another. We're all different, that's not a bad thing, that's a good thing. And, while it may not be easy to get past the things you don't always understand, it is absolutely possible, if we only do it together. Take a look back to what mattered to us this year through full Year in Search: http://google.com/2015 In case you missed the previous Google Zeitgeists: › 2014:...

After using it for last week, I find, It's the same but not the same. The New +Google+  is fast, super light and highly responsive and yes as always is all about the stuff you're into and the people who get you. The focus is on the redesign , the bold colors, and the improved access to Collections and Communities(these are the places on Google+ where people around the world are spending their time discovering and sharing things they love), but there's a better story hiding there for everyone. As much as I've loved Google+ , it was stupid slow to load, it used to leave Chrome often in a laggy state. The last thing minimalism lovers like me want is bloat, and I knew Google could change this. So, they did , and it is freaking awesome to see, how much they've done in the background to get to this speed. So, this change is welcome. Developers have even published a case study on the work that went behind this redesign. Why are they changing so much? Reach . Fa...

A Smartphone would be able to see and understand its environment with the help of Perceptual Computing And Vision Processing. Project Tango, an attempt to give mobile devices human-like understanding of space and motion by  +Google ATAP (Advanced Technology And Projects). Computer vision is a rich field of academic, commercial and industrial research, the implications of which extend tendrils into virtually every aspect of our lives. Anticipating needs before they arise, and understanding needs that a person might not even be aware they have, make up the broader blue sky opportunities for a tech like this. Perceptual computing encompasses the whole field of analyzing data captured with sensors and visualization systems like cameras and infrared light. Computer vision is one component of the field, which allows devices to ‘see’ the areas around it more like a human does — or better. Getting 3D sensing onto phones, and spatial and topographic contextual awareness is table stake...

More than any time in history, more people in more places have the ability to make their voices heard. Just as we celebrate freedom, we need to celebrate the tools that support freedom. And Internet is possibly one of the greatest tools, we've ever had.

Chromebooks are built and optimized for the web, so you get a faster, simpler and more secure experience without all the headaches of ordinary computers. A new type of computer with everything built-in and designed to help you get things done. Will you believe me, If I tell you Chromebooks are selling like hotcakes since 2011. Yup, you heard that right. Take a look: http://www.google.com/chromebook

Google might be planning to have one of the robots hop off an automated Google Car and race to your doorstep to deliver a package. And the engineer heading the effort is +Andy Rubin , the man who built Google’s +Android  software into the world’s dominant force in smartphones. I've always believed that technology should be used to free humans from repetitive tasks. And Robots fit into that type of tasks perfectly. This is not the first time that Google has strayed beyond the typical confines of a tech company. It has already shaken up the world’s automobile companies with its +Google Self-Driving Car Project . Speculation about Google’s intentions has stretched from fleets of robotic taxis moving people in urban areas to automated delivery systems. Unlike Google’s futuristic X lab, which does research on things like driverless cars and the wearable Google Glass device, the robotics effort — moonshots aside — is meant to sell products sooner rather than later. It has not yet...

A wonderful story from Google showing how human passion and hope can overcome time and borders. In this story, a woman in India reunites her grandfather with his childhood friend (now in Pakistan) following six decades of separation with a little help from Google. Whether you're in Pakistan or India or simply have a soft spot in your heart for stories of reunited friends. Well, then watch this. This is a reflection of the many stories of reunion. If you find it moving, do share it. We are all incredibly fortunate to be living in today's world where technology is helping us become more human.

Way back in March, Google  revealed  plans to shut down eight of its services as part of what it calls an ongoing spring cleaning effort. I was pretty  bummed  to see that Google Reader will be shut down on July 1. Yes, Google Reader my most used app on web is history now. This is one web app(in simple terms it could get a list of all the recent "new stuff" that a site or a user or a channel has published, so you don't have to go anywhere, every new thing came inside Reader), that will be remembered by me forever, it made me the regular reader that I've become by using it almost everyday since last 7-8 yrs. My first reaction was: How am I going to work now? I use Google Reader every day to aggregate and filter news, analysis and research. I cannot  begin  to tell you how big a difference Reader made to  my work flow  by saving so much time and effort. Almost every blog, technology website has a RSS(Real Simple Syn...

Glass is finding its way to developers and others and the reaction has been, well, predictable. I’ve been watching with great interest over the past few weeks as the naysayers seem to have gone overboard trying to bash +Project Glass  every chance they can. I’ve seen articles on Wired , CNN , Venturebeat , Businessinsider and on blogs, etc., all stating how terrible Glass is. Oh NO, geeky white dudes are wearing Glass ! This will never work!  Nobody Likes Google Glass  Oh no, I will punch someone in the face if they try talk to me with them on — all sorts of gibberish. It’s these kinds of comments, however, that are stoking the privacy fears around Glass, no matter how unfounded they are. There’s nothing like change to bring out the absolute haters. It seems like every time something comes out that represents change, people freak out. It’s not enough to say, “this thing is not for me.” People like to go absolutely overboard, talking about how horrible s...

After months of speculation, Google revealed some information (on April 4th, 2012 to be specific) about the Project Glass. Instead of using a smartphone to find information about an object, translate a text, get directions, compare prices, you can use smart glasses that augment the reality and help you understand more about things around you. Google says "We think technology should work for you—to be there when you need it and get out of your way when you don't. A group of us from Google [x] started Project Glass to build this kind of technology, one that helps you explore and share your world, putting you back in the moment". Since, it has been more than a week, I had a good chance to read and analyze most of the views several Tech blogs and experts shared about this project. Here are few more details, about Project Glass and with whom my opinion synced well. Google's concept glasses have a: a) Camera, b) Microphone, c) 3G/4G data connection (to send and r...

Google as a company has been always more ambitious than any other company I've ever followed in Silicon valley. From Robotic cars to Windfarms & from  ISP  to Mobile Carrier (as per rumor), Googe keeps pushing boundaries to explore the unexplored.   Recently, GOS made few predictions about how Google will do in 2011 & I couldn't agree more. But most of them sound like evolutionary in nature, than revolutionary. Here are my comments on it: 1. More free storage in Google Docs: at least 20 GB. (Most likely, see Google Docs plays Videos Docs ) 2. A new HTML5 interface for Gmail that loads faster, stores email offline and integrates with other Google apps like Google Calendar and Google Docs. (Most likely, since Gmail is one of the most popular services of Google) 3. An updated Android keyboard that uses Google Scribd data to provide useful suggestions. (Most likely, with Blindtype acquisition & Google Scribe data they'll have a killer keyboard) 4...