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Seagull Vs chip - Google Street View’s accidental heroes

13 April, 2010

If you live in the UK you may have already seen this, but I thought it was too good to ignore…
Last week I stumbled across this superb Google Street View image capturing an audacious seagull making a quick getaway after stealing a chip in John Street, Brighton.

As a former Brighton resident, I think it provides [...]

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Using Google to reveal what matters to us most

19 January, 2010

Dan Ariely’s blog highlights how Google’s autocomplete can be used to reveal some interesting insights about what matters to us most:
“For better or for worse, Google’s obsession with collecting and refining data has given us a window into each other’s fascinating and telling curiosities.”

Ariely’s above example suggests how automplete could be used to identify key [...]

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Google: the limitations of design by data

12 April, 2009

The recent departure of Google’s Head Designer, Doug Bowman, has sparked a flurry of debate across the internet on Google’s design philosophy.

Google’s ability to efficiently harness information has been central to its success as a search engine.

However, there are question marks over whether an over-reliance on data in design has hampered Google’s visual identity and ultimately its ability to create a brand that people will pay for.

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Google ventures into VC with $100m fund

1 April, 2009

While the current business environment may not seem like the ideal time to invest in new start-ups, the launch of Google Ventures shows that where some see decline, others find opportunity.

Google’s interest in acquisitions has long frustrated rival VCs, however this news couldn’t have come at a better time for entrepreneurs seeking funding…

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Google’s Magical Mystery Tour

19 February, 2009

Ever-committed to preserving the work-life balance, Google has let some of its employees off Softball practise for a few weeks and instead packed them off on a bus tour of Northern India.
The bus set off from Chennai on 3rd Feb, with the hope that it will end up in Tiruvannamalai [yes, I had to paste [...]

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