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Google launches Google Keep note-taking service

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Google has just launched a new note-taking service called Google Keep that lets you write notes, create checklists, enter voice notes or snap photos and annotate it.

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Google Keep is basically like Evernote but with Google spread out across it, so a Google account is required so Keep can sync your notes on your desktop and mobile devices. Below is a list of features:

• Keep track of your thoughts via notes, lists and photos
• Have voice notes transcribed automatically
• Use homescreen widgets to capture thoughts quickly
• Color-code your notes to help find them later
• Swipe to archive things you no longer need
• Turn a note into a checklist by adding checkboxes
• Use your notes from anywhere – they are safely stored in the cloud and available on the web at http://drive.google.com/keep

Google Keep is a handy service with a very clean interface. It has a Google Now feel to it with very organized colorful Post-Its.

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Google Keep is available on Google Play for devices running Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich and above. You can access, edit and create new notes on the web at http://drive.google.com/keep and in the coming weeks you’ll be able to do the same directly from Google Drive.

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Google Reader to retire on July 1

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In a recent blog post, Google announced the second batch of services that the company will axe. Among these services is the search giant’s popular RSS aggregator/reader called Google Reader which will end its term on the 1st of July.

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Google Reader made its debut back in 2005 and has seen development since then. Google states that the decision to halt the service is made due to the declining number of users. Also, they say it will give them time to focus on fewer products.

The search giant will be giving a 3-month sunset period for you to find alternatives. You can backup your subscriptions over at Google Takeout. A lot of internet users found the news to be sad, but we guess it reminds us that we don’t really have control over certain things in the internet.

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This is how Google Search works

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Curious to know how Google handles all your search queries? If yes, then you might want to check out Google’s new webpage called How Search Works – a really informative site that gives you a graphical explanation on how Google Search works.

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How Search Works gives you a backstage look on what happens when you make search on Google. From here you can follow the entire life of a search query, from the web, to crawling and indexing, to algorithmic ranking and serving, to fighting webspam 24/7. It’s really cool and very informative. Check it out by clicking here.

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Google introduces Chromebook Pixel, 2560×1700 laptop

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Remember the leaked video of the Chromebook Pixel that we reported? We didn’t expect it to arrive anytime soon. Rather, we didn’t even think of it to be real, but yet here it is for all to see.

This is Google’s own laptop, comparable to their Nexus, Apple’s Macbook and Microsoft’s Surface; this isn’t some third-party hardware running Google’s Chrome OS. The laptop boasts a 12.85-inch 2560 x 1700 touchscreen which will give out a pixel density of 239, easily edging out the Macbook’s Retina Display.

Being a Chromebook, it runs Chrome OS. That means you’ll be relying on the cloud. Upon purcahse, you’ll be given 1TB of space on Google Drive along with 32GB of internal memory. We’re not quite sure if this will be practical at present since at some places, internet is still scarce.

Running the show is a Intel Core i5 processor with 4GB RAM and all the goodies you’ll need. The Google Chromebook Pixel is now available for order at the Play Store, which is sadly still unavailable for the Philippines, for $1,299 (WiFi) and $1,499 (4G, due April). That translates to more than Php57,000.

Google Chromebook Pixel specs:
12.85-inch 3:2 touchscreen (2560×1700, 239 ppi)
1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor
Intel HD graphics 4000
4GB DDR3 RAM
32GB SSD (4G model is 64GB)
1TB Google Drive
720p HD camera
2 x USB 2.0
Mini display port
SD / MMC card reader
Backlit keyboard & glass touchpad
59 Wh battery
Chrome OS
297.7 x 224.6 x16.2 mm (dimensions)
1,520g (weight)

Quite expensive for a Chromebook, but it’s a great step for Google entering the laptop business. Maybe this is the push Chrome OS needs.

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