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Google’s Goggles enables travel search by site
Google’s Goggles enables travel search by site

Google is attempting to put an end to the days of standing in front of a landmark, wondering what it is called and when it was built. The technology giant is rolling out a new service that performs visual searches using cameras on smartphones.

Posted on: 11 Dec 2009 in Travel Technology News
Google launches Real-Time search
Google launches Real-Time search

We knew it was inevitable, and now it’s here: Google has just launched real-time search integrated into search results pages.

Posted on: 9 Dec 2009 in Travel Technology News
Google bought AdMob, Norm was right, the BOOT was wrong - time to eat humble pie
Google bought AdMob, Norm was right, the BOOT was wrong - time to eat humble pie

In my predictions for 2009 (back in January) I said the following

Posted on: 10 Nov 2009 in PhoCusWright Connect
How Google Can Help Simplify Online Travel Planning
How Google Can Help Simplify Online Travel Planning

Travel planning is currently a red hot segment for online travel startups. Many are presenting innovative solutions to address a complex challenge.

Posted on: 5 Nov 2009 in PhoCusWright Connect
Google Friend Connect Gadget Alternatives
Google Friend Connect Gadget Alternatives

Google Friend Connect adds some social sauce with new Gadgets but there are better options to serve the needs of your ideal guests. This post addresses a few of the new gadgets and better alternatives.

Posted on: 5 Nov 2009 in PhoCusWright Connect
Google Makes Search Social
Google Makes Search Social

“Everything is related to everything else, but near things are more related than distant things.”

Posted on: 27 Oct 2009 in PhoCusWright Connect
Twitter / Google Partnership means more to Google than Twitter
Twitter / Google Partnership means more to Google than Twitter

At Web 2.o Summit Marissa Mayer, (Google CEO) opened her short presentation with a curious statement:

Posted on: 27 Oct 2009 in PhoCusWright Connect
Microsoft and Google search results to feature Twitter Tweets
Microsoft and Google search results to feature Twitter Tweets

Microsoft search engine Bing inked a deal with Twitter that includes tweets in search results. Microsoft announced the deal onstage at the Web 2.0 Summit today.

Posted on: 22 Oct 2009 in PhoCusWright Connect
Google offers free WiFi for Virgin America
Google offers free WiFi for Virgin America

Virgin America has announced a partnership with Google to offer free in-flight WiFi to all passengers during the holiday season.

Posted on: 20 Oct 2009 in Airline News • in Travel Technology News
Google’s strong figures buck tech slump

Google has bucked the downward trend in the technology sector by reporting better-than-expected profits in the final quarter of 2008.The online search engine’s sales rose as online retailers, including the travel sector, spent more to achieve greater site traffic, while traditional retailers attempted to boost their online sales to reduce falling high street sales.

Posted on: 26 Jan 2009 in Travel Technology News
Google founder to become space tourist

One of the cofounders of search engine Google, Sergey Brin, has booked a flight to space aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket for 2011.

Posted on: 12 Jun 2008 in Travel Technology News
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