Consumerism
What’s So Bad About Google+ Integration with Google Search?
There has been a lot of complaining lately about Google’s integration of Google+ results into its search. There have been a lot of accusations. Many say we can no longer trust Google’s search results. Some have gone so far as to say that Google is going back on its pledge to “Do no evil.”
I see things a bit differently. Google offers a variety of services, many of which can be called apps in their own right. Google wants to integrate these services into a single app, each piece of which integrates into each other. The black toolbar added recently took a major step in this direction. The inclusion of social results from Google+ is yet another step.
How to Save the US Auto Industry
As the arguments have gone on about how to bail out the US auto industry, I’ve thought a lot about it myself.I believe that the US auto industry can be saved with some rather simple steps. Primarily, these include such common-sense things as un-crippling the automakers, reforming the automotive market, and trying some innovative experimental [...]
Joining the Dark Side – I Got an iPhone
Last week, my wife and I finally upgraded our phones. We knew we needed more from our phones, so I spent some time looking at the options. I’m crazy like that. When we first got our cellphones four years ago, I spent 2-3 months talking to everyone who had a cellphone about their plan, their [...]
Skype – Still Loving It
I know I’ve blogged about it before, but I’m just LOVING this Skype service. Personally, I’m only using it for Skype to Skype calling, but my friend Dave has turned it into his primary phone line when he’s on the road (which is all the time). What is Skype? Skype is a Voice Over IP [...]
Cellphone Happiness
I’ve finally joined the 21st Century. I got a cellphone. I needed to be able to be reached directly, and to call home regularly, so I took the jump. I looked at the various options, and talked to a lot of cellphone users before I decided which company to go with, as well. The winner? [...]