Google has finally implemented their long anticipated semantic web search. They are calling it Knowledge Graph. Time to run some tests. Here is Google speaking about the new search:
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Google’s semantic search “Knowledge Graph” is live
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012Apple getting rid of Google Maps
Saturday, May 12th, 2012We all knew this was coming. Apparently the next version of iOS will not have Google Maps. But do not worry, it will have its own version of maps. Apple has been slowly acquiring map/gps companies throughout the years for this rollout. They obviously do not like to rely on Google for their map feature and they want text to speech gps directions like Android has. So only time will tell if Apple maps compare to Google maps.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/11/report-apple-dumping-google-for-own-maps-app-in-ios-6/
iPhone vs. Galaxy Nexus vs. S3? Can’t compare on specs alone
Friday, May 4th, 2012While certain features of these phones are comparable, like the camera. There are just certain things that you cannot compare when looking at these devices.
For instance, while the 1.2 dual core processor or 1.4 quad core processor seem to blow Apple’s .800 dual core processor out of the water, this couldnt be further from the truth. Many forget that Apple runs a different OS. Meaning that Apple’s iPhone is built specifically for their OS. They didnt need a 1.5 quad core processor because their OS does not require or utilize it. Additionally, you cant really even compare the Gnex to the S3 for the same reason. While they both run ICS, the Gnex runs a vanilla version of the OS and was made to specifically to run the OS just as the iPhone was for iOS. The S3 contains TouchWiz, which is Samsung’s bloatware and thus needs that extra power that the Gnex does not need.
All in all, there are some things you can compare but overall you cannot compare these devices by just looking at the specs. The specs are not very helpful in really telling you much about the big picture, they are simply a small piece. Each of these phones is so different that it’s going to be a matter of preference which is better, not the one that has the best specs is king.
Flash CS6 and HTML5
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012Here is a recent post I made in a discussion forum on linked in. I thought it would be worthwhile to post onto my blog:
Flash is not dead right now and from the looks of it, it has the opportunity to become the best authoring tool for HTML5.
HTML5 is currently not ready for widespread use due to compatibility issues. For those that do not know, HTML5 has been around for several years now – it is NOT new and still NOT ready. How many years do you think its going to take to be ready? You might want to look at recent history when DHTML (HTML4, CSS2, and Javascript) were touted as the next big thing in the early 2000s. Compatibility killed that idea. HTML5 does have more promise though. But remember HTML5 is just a simple upgrade to HTML4, it does not do that much more. The real power of HTML5 comes from javascript. Javascript libraries that have been around for years. Why are they not used more often? No authoring tool for them. Its all hand written code. Additionally, while both Google and Apple are making their web browsers HTML5 friendly, they are not making their app markets HTML5 friendly anytime soon. In order to publish an HTML5 app you need to get a third party software package that will do the conversion.
Additionally, at this point, the ONLY potential authoring tool for HTML5 that has promise in the future is Flash! Flash CS6 can export swf to javascript. So, those saying Flash is dead might be very wrong. Flash might just be the next big thing because it will export to HTML5. We currently do NOT have a good authoring tool for HTML5 and if Flash takes that spot, it will not be dead but might be more popular than it currently is now. The only way Flash will die is if another authoring tool that becomes very popular replaces it.
Google Drive: Dropbox’s competitor
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012Google has finally released their long awaited Google Drive. This is an online cloud storage solution. It merges google docs and offers 5GB of data for free! It works for Mac and PC and is available via Android devices in the app store. I have downloaded the app and it merged with my google docs. Google stated that they will make an IOS version soon.
Here is the link to the site: https://drive.google.com
Video on Google Drive:
How to share a youtube video on WordPress
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012The following video walks you through sharing a youtube video on your WordPress blog:
Where does your site fall in Google search listings?
Monday, April 9th, 2012Wonder where your site falls when people search for terms or keywords related to your page? Well there are a few ways to find out.
1. You can search yourself – however do NOT do this. Google knows you have been to this page and may even put it on the first page, making you believe your page is coming up. This is not accurate however. The search engine is smart and tries to put pages that you visit higher in your personal rankings but this is NOT what others will see.
2. Hire a company or have a friend check – Again, there is an easier way but these are both acceptable.
3. Use a free page checker. There are tons of them. Here is a good one that I like: http://www.searchenginegenie.com/google-rank-checker.html
Instagram for Android is finally here
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012Instagram is finally here for Android users. For those that do not know what this app does: It give you the ability to make your photos look edited with the click of a button. It is a nice app and I do recommend it for both Apple and Android users.
Here is the link for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.instagram.android
For Apple IOS users: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/instagram/id389801252?mt=8
Two Tech Rumors
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012Both from Phandroid….
1. Amazon releasing two Kindle this year which will replace their current one. First one will be an upgrade of the 7 inch model available now and the other will be an 8.9 inch model.
2. Google Drive will be coming out this april. Google drive is just like dropbox and box. Rumor is that google will offer 1gb of free space, which in my opinion is not very good as dropbox offers 2GB and Box gave me 50GB for free.
What apps do I have on my droid?
Friday, March 23rd, 2012Since my sister just got a new droid (galaxy nexus), I figured I would make a post so that she knew what apps I had and thought were most useful:
Google Apps – these are preinstalled but I did keep them.
Google Translate – translates foreign languages
Facebook – does anyone not have this?
Power Widget – to turn off power and save battery
cardioTrainer – to track my running, walking, biking
The weather channel
Radar now – show my current weather radar
box – free place to store files
dropbox – another free place to store files
Docs – google docs
OfficePro – allows me to open MS word, PPT files.
Pandora Radio
Skype
LinkedIn
Twitter
Tech news apps – mashable and engadget
Games – minecraft, fruit ninja, and angry birds
amazon app store – they give away a free app everyday!
Wheres my droid? – help me locate my app if missing
voice recorder – can record interviews and such
compass – a compass
convertpad – converts things like cm to mm and such
barcode scanner – scan barcodes, qr codes, etc.
first aid – gives first aid advice when needed
airdroid – connect my droid to my computer wirelessly. So I can upload songs, pics, etc to and from computer with this
teslaLED – using cam flash as flashlight
math formulas – solve math formulas if i have them
picplz – like instagram although instagram is coming to droid very soon.
