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ZDNet Author Biography: Garett Rogers has always had a deep interest in computers and the Internet, which led him to a degree in Computer Information Systems. He is currently employed as a programmer for iQmetrix, which specializes in retail management software designed specifically for the cellular and electronics industry.Garett's journey into Google started...; more about Garett Rogers »

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Google creates a new market and wreaks havoc on another: When they first announced it, I was certain Knol was simply a way for Google steal some of the attention away from Wikia search -- and I'm still sure that's what was actually happening. Google doesn't normally pre-announce applications months in advance. After a long wait, Google finally...; Tags: Google Inc., Wikipedia, Knol, Wiki, Online Communications, Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2008-07-24
Google Maps now shows you walking directions: Google Maps has had driving directions since launch -- and it has quickly become an indispensable tool for people who need to know how to drive somewhere. Today, Google announced a new feature that is designed to help people plan their walk from source to destination. ...; Tags: Google Inc., Pedestrian, Google Maps, Engineering, Productivity, Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2008-07-22
Android losing its mojo fast: Android started off being a great idea, from a great company, with lots of support from carriers and manufacturers, and an awesome $10million contest to get developers drooling. With some stiff competition from Apple, and loss of developer morale, I'm afraid of what the future might hold for this...; Tags: Google Inc., ADC Telecommunications Inc., SDK, Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2008-07-19
New version of Gmail iGoogle gadget: Google just released a new version of the Gmail iGoogle gadget that, for the most part, is a fully functioning interface for your Gmail. You can do everything from read, delete, mark as spam, and compose messages right from your homepage. It's remarkably good, and a lot faster...; Tags: Google Gmail, E-mail Providers, Cloud Computing, Internet, Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2008-07-16
Google to protect user identities, but not employees': Viacom and Google came to an agreement over what data Google will be handing over after a judge's ruling last week. Orignally, it was believed that Google would be forced to hand over personally identifiable information about the viewing habits of all YouTube users. Thankfully, the two companies...; Tags: Google Inc., User Identity, Agreement, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Internet, Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2008-07-15

Gears for Google Calendar may be getting close, again: It's been reported that Google Gears for Calendar is "close to launching" before -- in fact, several times before. This time may be another false alarm, but one of my readers sent me a screenshot that looks promising. I cannot confirm this...; Tags: Google Inc., Google Calendar, Screenshot, Desktops, Hardware, Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2008-07-13
Google's iPhone app is really good: Google has created a brand new mobile app for the iPhone/iPod Touch that is currently available in the US App Store -- apparently it will be available in other countries very soon. The app is more than a way to search the internet though, it lets a user search...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Mobile, App, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing, Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2008-07-11
Google's secret project turns out to be Second Life: Niniane Wang, the person behind Google's new service called Lively, has been working on this "confidential" project since November 2005 according to her resume. There have been hints throughout the years that this might be coming, but it turns out that the rumors were true -- Google made Second...; Tags: Second Life, Google Inc., Service, C/C++, Programming Languages, Web Site Development, Team Management, Productivity, Strategy, Java, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Internet, Management, Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2008-07-09
Your Gmail is now a lot more secure: A feature that I found out was in the making last September has finally come to fruition. You can now see information about recent and concurrent Gmail sessions for your Gmail account. What does that mean? It means now you have the power to see if anybody...; Tags: Google Gmail, E-mail Providers, Cloud Computing, Internet, Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2008-07-07
Google trying to take privacy seriously: This week was a very interesting week as far as Google and privacy goes. First, a burglary the same on that affected CNET earlier last month was confirmed to have affected all Google employees hired before December 31, 2005. There's nothing Google could have done about it, but it's...; Tags: Google Inc., Privacy, Social Security, Security, Government, Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2008-07-05
Use Google Talk on your iPhone/Touch: Google just released a new version of Google Talk that works on the iPhone and iPod Touch. It's pretty nice looking, and it works well to boot. To use the new application, point your Safari browser to www.google.com/talk. You might want to put a bookmark on your...; Tags: Google Inc., Google Talk, Apple Safari, Web Browsers, Internet, Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2008-07-03
Google retires AdSense referral program: Due to reasons unknown, the AdSense referral program is being retired at the end of August. It's unclear how popular the referral program actually was, but it's safe to assume it wasn't a huge money-maker for Google. In their official announcement, they alluded to their reasoning behind retiring...; Tags: Google Inc., Google AdSense, Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2008-07-01
"Family Guy" creator and Google team up: It's unknown what kind of money was involved in the deal, but Google has teamed up with the creator of Family Guy to create two minute episodes of a new cartoon called "Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy". MacFarlane will take a percentage of the profit made by advertising...; Tags: Google Inc., Team, Advertisement, Google AdSense, MacFarlane, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Internet, Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2008-06-29
Google Media Server brings Google to your TV: A new gadget for Google Desktop called Google Media Server allows you to take content found on your computer or online Google services like YouTube and Picasa Web Albums, and shares it with UPnP compatible devices like the PS3. Unfortunately, as explained in the discussion group, Google Media Server...; Tags: Google Inc., Media Server, Server, TV, Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2008-06-27
Google launches new iGoogle and artist themes: It looks like Google just launched the new version of iGoogle that developers have had access to in the sandbox for a while now. The new version is great -- and it gives developers a lot more flexibility when creating their gadgets because now it's possible to make a...; Tags: Google Inc., Theme, Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2008-06-25
Find your audience with AdPlanner: Google launched a new service today called "AdPlanner" which gives advertisers a clearer picture of where they should be looking to place ads online. Taking user demographics into consideration, Google will suggest a list of websites that it recommends the advertiser should place ads. This type of information...; Tags: Google Inc., Advertisement, Tool, Google Ad Planner, Csv, Productivity, Web Site Development, Internet, Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2008-06-24
Google releases Trends for Websites: Google Trends was originally released as a tool that let you see visual comparisons between search volume of keywords. That hasn't changed, but Google now also gives us the keys to more data about actual popularity of websites based on daily unique visitors. ...; Tags: Google Inc., Web Site, Searches, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Productivity, Internet, Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2008-06-21
Google needs to rethink its customer service strategy: One beef I've had for quite a while now is Google's noticeable lack of commitment to personal support for people using their products and services. A good example would be businesses that use the free version of Google Apps -- good luck trying to get in touch with someone...; Tags: Strategy, Google Inc., Customer Service, Cloud Computing, Web Site Development, Team Management, Product Marketing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Internet, Management, Marketing, Enterprise Software, Software, Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2008-06-19
Google colors their ads for Gay Pride week: Google often dresses things up to celebrate events, and it turns out that's no different for the upcoming gay pride week. Philipp Lenssen from Blogoscoped has the scoop on an easter egg found by one of his readers. If you search for "gay" on Google, you'll see there...; Tags: Google Inc., Advertisement, Rainbows, Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2008-06-17
Is your ISP throttling your network connection?: If you aren't sure, you will soon be able to download a tool from Google that will tell you once and for all if they are. If ISP's aren't going to tell their users exactly what is happening with their network connections, Google wants to make sure that these...; Tags: Google Inc., Network, Internet Service Provider, Network Connection, Tool, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Productivity, Networking, Internet, Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2008-06-15