CircleCount helps you better understand Google+

2013-05-17 19:16:55 (8 comments, 3 reshares, 9 +1s)

such a thing as too much bacon?

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/SF-Bacon-Restaurant-Must-Close-Due-to-Aroma-of-Bacon-207784251.html

2013-05-16 07:49:39 (10 comments, 13 reshares, 57 +1s)

People have been asking about how Messenger will be affected by Hangouts, the new communications product Google launched today. Hangouts replaces--and improves on the functionality of Messenger. We are working quickly to bring your Messenger conversation history into Hangouts. Until then we will continue to keep Messenger available for users in the Google+ mobile apps.

2013-05-15 23:37:01 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)

about to go to +Richard Dunn 's io session in room 4.
come by and say hi afterwards if you're around :)

2013-05-15 20:57:34 (1 comments, 4 reshares, 16 +1s)

Enhancements to the Hangouts API

Since the launch of Google+ Hangouts API last year, we have seen many developers bring the value of real-time communications to their apps. Today, we are announcing a few more enhancements that allow us innovate faster and enable you to build great apps. 

Let’s take a look at what’s new:
New Release Process
We are adopting a Chrome-like channel system for our platform releases.  We’ll have two channels:

Stable Channel: a single Javascript include gives you the latest and greatest APIs as they are finalized.  We will do smaller, more frequent releases in a backwards-compatible manner.

Developer Channel: a playground for you to try out the earliest versions of new APIs and new features. Things will be changing rapidly here, so we’ll limit it to private apps, but you’ll be able to preview andinfluence th... more »

2013-05-15 20:38:13 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 18 +1s)

q&a from the 2nd row.

didn't bring my d300s...

#googleio13  

2013-05-15 20:25:04 (31 comments, 26 reshares, 36 +1s)

for those trying to get the new hangouts app...

it's in the ios appstore now: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id643496868?mt=8
we are staging out the android release and the gmail release over a few days, so it might not be available to some of you yet.
the chrome app is here: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/hangouts/nckgahadagoaajjgafhacjanaoiihapd?hl=en
and in google+, it is part of the whole new google+ ui.

enjoy!

#googleplusupdate

2013-05-15 15:50:05 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 34 +1s)

almost time...

2013-05-07 19:53:04 (6 comments, 8 reshares, 39 +1s)

Some highly-requested improvements to Hangouts On Air

Have you ever missed the beginning of a live Hangout On Air and wanted to rewind? How about viewing and sharing your recording right after your broadcast, versus waiting for "processing…"? Today we're launching these, and two other features, to improve your Hangouts On Air experience: 

- Rewind live broadcasts. Regardless when you start watching, you can always go back to the beginning.

- Access recordings immediately after your broadcast. Once you're no longer On Air, your recording will be waiting for you on YouTube.

- Watch higher quality Hangouts On Air on the go. If you're tuning in from your mobile device, you'll notice better-looking video.

- Start live broadcasts without having to refresh. When you visit a page with a Hangout OnAi... more »

2013-05-01 20:25:58 (6 comments, 13 reshares, 36 +1s)

Hangouts Remote Desktop: tech support with a personal touch

For those of you who play tech support for friends and family, there’s now a Hangouts app to make things easier -- powered by the same technology behind Chrome Remote Desktop. 

Hangouts Remote Desktop lets you help others by controlling their computer remotely (with their permission, of course). And because you’re both in a Hangout, you can talk with and see each other during the session.

To get started, just start a Hangout and click View More Apps > Add Apps > Hangouts Remote Desktop. 

Let us know what you think, and please keep the feedback coming!

#googleplusupdate

2013-04-17 17:47:03 (24 comments, 14 reshares, 57 +1s)

If you’ve done Hangouts, you’ve almost certainly experienced it.  It’s hard to chat over that typing.  Maybe you’ve accidentally been that typist, and didn’t realize it until someone muted you!   That’s why we’ve added automatic muting when you type.  Specifically:

- If someone keeps typing in a Hangout, their mic will be muted until they stop
- They'll see an in-Hangout notification, so they know they're not interrupting the conversation
- We’ll do this for larger Hangouts (4+ people).

We hope this feature makes your Hangouts experience even more enjoyable, and we welcome your feedback in the comments!

#googleplusupdate

2013-04-02 05:59:12 (11 comments, 0 reshares, 64 +1s)

rack o lamb!  yum!  :)

2013-03-31 21:41:06 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

louisville kevin ware...  ouch.. ouch... ouch...

2013-03-31 07:22:18 (16 comments, 0 reshares, 44 +1s)

a tall... now empty... glass of rum & root beer.
writing employee performance reviews and promotion packets.
past midnight
what could go wrong???  :)

hmm.... maybe i'll need to proof read these in the morning.

2013-03-31 06:22:28 (12 comments, 0 reshares, 22 +1s)

new discovery (for me anyways)...

was out of coke, so i had a rum and rootbeer.   wow, that's pretty yummy!  :)

2013-03-19 17:22:48 (3 comments, 9 reshares, 34 +1s)

Introducing the Hangouts Capture app: snap & save moments as they happen

Google+ Hangouts bring people together, and when they do, all sorts of awesome can unfold. Maybe it's reading a bedtime story to your grandkids across the country. Maybe it's taking a cooking class from your kitchen. Or maybe it's answering questions from your constituents. We hear lots of great stories (http://goo.gl/ENWXo).

The challenge, oftentimes, is capturing your favorite moments as they happen, so today we're introducing the new Hangouts Capture app. With it you can take pictures of your Hangouts-in-progress, including a number of features not available in the usual screenshot workarounds:

- Once you’ve opened the Hangouts Capture app, you can snap photos of your Hangout view with a single click
- All photos are saved to a shared album, visible only to otherH... more »

2013-03-18 16:59:51 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 15 +1s)

You probably know that we employ lots of software engineers to build and maintain our products and services. But Google also relies on a variety of other technical teams including Site Reliability Engineering, Test Engineering, Developer Relations and User Experience & Design. On Tuesday, March 19 at 11:00 a.m. PDT/6:00 p.m. UTC, we're holding a Hangout on Air with set of Googlers who work on our Cloud products. Each team member brings a unique background to a different technical role, and in this Hangout they will discuss the individual careerpaths that led them to Google.

If you have questions for the Googlers in this Hangout, post them on our Moderator page (http://goo.gl/RAFNH) or the Comments section below using the hashtag #GoogleTechHangout.

2013-03-06 20:22:38 (15 comments, 8 reshares, 50 +1s)

Making it easier to place phone calls from inside Hangouts

Sometimes you want to invite someone to join your Hangout -- but maybe they're not at their computer, or maybe they don't have an internet connection. Either way, you can call their phones from your Hangout (http://goo.gl/khFot). And today we're making this calling experience a little bit better. For example:

- There's now a proper keypad, so you can navigate phone menus as necessary, and end the call with a single click
- If you're the person who placed the call, you'll see information like call duration, and cost per minute

Calls to the US and Canada are free, and international rates are super low (http://goo.gl/FKBYp). These updates are being gradually rolled out today, so try calling someone from your next Hangout (by clicking “+telephone” from the invite screen), and letus ... more »

2013-03-01 00:04:42 (6 comments, 8 reshares, 37 +1s)

Improving accessibility in Hangouts

Accessibility is something we care a lot about on the Hangouts team. The Hangout Captions app, for example, enables live transcription services for the deaf and hard of hearing (http://goo.gl/4RujF). And "Take the Floor" makes it easier for sign language speakers to do a Hangout together (http://goo.gl/chyKS). Today we're rolling out two accessibility improvements in Hangouts - a Sign Language Interpreter app, and a fuller set of keyboard shortcuts. 

1) Using the Sign Language Interpreter app, deaf or hard of hearing users who prefer sign language can invite interpreters to speak and sign for them during a Hangout. They'll always see their interpreter at the top right of the window, and they'll become the focus of the Hangout whenever their interpreter speaks for them. You can install the app using this link:... more »

2013-02-24 17:23:40 (20 comments, 0 reshares, 42 +1s)

after a day of running on 2 canisters, carbon and a micron filter, https://plus.google.com/106717946845088683921/posts/gixh57rRbnX turned into this. 

hurray.  now my vicious little 4-striped damsels are pooping in peace to start the nitrogen cycle.

2013-02-24 04:27:22 (17 comments, 0 reshares, 17 +1s)

note to self...  wash the aragonite way way better next time.  
#headsmack

2013-02-21 19:55:21 (15 comments, 7 reshares, 26 +1s)

#Chromebook  Pixel: For what's next

Today we’re excited to announce our newest laptop—the Chromebook Pixel—which brings together the best in hardware, software and design to inspire the next generation of Chromebooks. With the Pixel, we set out to rethink all elements of a computer in order to design the best laptop possible, especially for power users who have fully embraced the cloud. 

This Chromebook has the highest pixel density (239 pixels per inch) of any laptop screen on the market today. Packed with 4.3 million pixels, the display offers sharp text, vivid colors and extra-wide viewing angles.

Learn more at chromebook.com/pixel 

2013-02-16 03:24:59 (19 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)

the most fun driving to costco ever

2013-02-14 21:58:42 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 14 +1s)

go +Steve Grove go!

http://www.youtube.com/whitehouse

2013-02-12 17:00:16 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 25 +1s)

I was selected to join President Obama in a Fireside Hangout this Thursday 2/14 at 4:50pm EST on Google+!

We’ll discuss issues that are top of mind for citizens, and I’d love you all to help shape this conversation. Submit your questions to http://www.youtube.com/whitehouse and the President will answer questions that are voted to the top.

Don’t forget to RSVP here for a reminder to tune in on Thursday- http://goo.gl/7pxfM.

+The White House +Google+ 

2013-02-11 04:45:48 (5 comments, 7 reshares, 38 +1s)

Ability to use Hangout apps as a page
I am not sure when this 'feature' launched, but THIS IS HUGE NEWS!

You are now able to set a username/password for your Google+ page as an owner. This allows you to use third party tools like Hangout apps. You can also log into your page directly by using the username/password combo.

This means you can run +Hangout Toolbox for instance and lower thirds.

In the future that may also allow you to connect a YouTube channel directly to your page, which will make it easier for you to record your live Hangouts (HOA) to the correct YouTube channel.

The information about how to set your password for your page can be found on the official support page: http://goo.gl/gKn5d

Big thanks to +Allen Firstenberg for bringing it to my attention!!!

#Hangouts   #GooglePlusUpdate   #Han... more »

2013-02-10 07:04:42 (14 comments, 1 reshares, 47 +1s)

just watched the pilot of bbc's sherlock.  wow, that's a friggin awesome start!

2013-02-07 20:18:31 (1 comments, 20 reshares, 61 +1s)

More Hangouts love for different bandwidth environments

Today we're excited to launch two new features that improve the Hangouts experience in areas with low and/or unreliable connectivity:

1) Bandwidth slider. At the top right of every hangout is a new slider that lets you adjust your bandwidth preferences in real-time. This makes it easier to keep hangouts going, even in areas with poor connectivity.

2) Audio-only mode. Choose this mode to send and receive audio only, and thus, significantly reduce your bandwidth requirements. Other participants will only see your profile picture, but they'll hear you loud and clear.

Both of these features are coming your way today but they're rolling out separately so you may see one before you see the other. Very soon both features will be available to everyone, so give 'em a try and let us know what you... more »

2013-01-25 22:28:36 (16 comments, 4 reshares, 88 +1s)

beautiful morning in sf.  wish i brought my nikon, but the phone camera will have to do today.

2013-01-24 05:18:53 (9 comments, 8 reshares, 85 +1s)

Look who guessed the right answer!

2013-01-23 19:27:37 (2 comments, 9 reshares, 42 +1s)

the whitehouse is taking fireside chats to the internet age with hangouts!  :)

2013-01-22 05:16:56 (20 comments, 35 reshares, 58 +1s)

Keep your eyes on the cross
Creepy...

2013-01-19 18:03:35 (10 comments, 9 reshares, 29 +1s)

Maybe officers who abuse their power will finally get the hint.

2013-01-18 18:28:10 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 22 +1s)

Head over to www.creativesandbox.com/pingpong, where we’ve launched the world’s first Ping-Pong Hangout brought to you by Google+. 

World’s first? You haven’t heard that since your last award video. But here it’s true. For the next 6 weeks, represent your shop by angling for the most Ping-Pong Hangout wins.

Keep track of your agency’s progress on the rankings page, and be sure to check out the guidebook for details on Hangouts and Hangout apps while you’re there. Go head-to-head with Ad Land’s finest!

2013-01-18 16:47:20 (11 comments, 10 reshares, 28 +1s)

inspiring.  i don't follow idol, but this was worth seeing.

jump to 2:40 if you don't have the attention span :)

2013-01-15 17:44:53 (6 comments, 6 reshares, 25 +1s)

never give up.

LA INCREIBLE TAPADA que motivó a PERÚ para EMPATAR partido contra Uruguay. SUDAMERICANO SUB 20

2013-01-12 20:09:33 (2 comments, 8 reshares, 64 +1s)

#Caturday  

2013-01-03 20:01:22 (13 comments, 4 reshares, 20 +1s)

no more buckyballs  :(

alas...  i know they are dangerous if swallowed, but they are sooo addictive to play w/.

http://www.getbuckyballs.com/

2012-12-31 05:13:58 (29 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)

so... the hobbit... wait or see now?

i waited to see harry potter 7a until 7b came out since i hate "to be continued next year or so" movies... we had a harry potter marathon and watched from 1 thru 7a then saw 7b in the theater.  that was pretty cool.

so.. the hobbit...  wait? or not?  that's the question....

2012-12-29 04:57:34 (22 comments, 0 reshares, 22 +1s)

my friend lisa, rest in peace
her husband and my friend, mark, my deepest sympathies and any support i can give.

2012-12-22 18:22:50 (38 comments, 2 reshares, 11 +1s)

curiosity questions for you..  assuming you're married....

1) would you condone firing someone for being too attractive: http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2012/12/21/iowa_dentist_james_knight_fired_a_woman_for_being_irresistible_did_he_break.html

2) would you refuse to hire such a person as your child's live-in nanny?  
   2a) would your answer change if she were not live-in?

if you say yes to one but no to the other... why?  how is that different for you?

(stemming from a +Michelle Li post and this question posed to some friends...)

2012-12-21 08:18:56 (8 comments, 8 reshares, 85 +1s)

at the googleplex in mountain view today.   menorah google style :)
good to be back home again now

2012-12-19 20:08:34 (12 comments, 53 reshares, 46 +1s)

crazy futsal goal!

2012-12-18 16:40:02 (1 comments, 8 reshares, 21 +1s)

wallace & gromit help you help get the family hangout together for the holidays.

if you're the tech guy for the family and you're trying to get everyone together on a hangout, it's like herding cats.  this tool helps you walk folks through it.. schedules the time and sends out reminders for you...

http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2012/12/get-whole-family-together-over-holidays.html

2012-12-15 03:03:07 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

if you are getting avatars only, no video, in your hangouts... and you're using webroot.com for your antivirus, please disable webroot while in the hangout.  

it looks like an update of webroot this week conflicts with hangouts.  we are contacting them to resolve the conflict.

.chee

2012-12-15 03:02:10 (31 comments, 17 reshares, 36 +1s)

if you are getting avatars only, no video, in your hangouts... and you're using webroot.com for your antivirus, please disable webroot while in the hangout.  

it looks like an update of webroot this week conflicts with hangouts.  we are contacting them to resolve the conflict.

.chee

2012-12-14 17:34:58 (9 comments, 0 reshares, 19 +1s)

Wait minute....did I say 18!?!?! I meant 24. Happy holidays to iOS users too :)

On iOS, our new version lets you swipe through photo albums inline; you can tap once to view photos in all their glory; and the iPhone app now applies a subtle pan-zoom-scale effect to pictures in the stream. You'll also see new conversation cards that really shine a light on your content—from longer snippets to bigger photos to comments that slide in beneath each post. 

2012-12-14 15:58:41 (3 comments, 2 reshares, 19 +1s)

Google+: 'Tis the Season for Shipping

18 new features are rolling out today, so it's definitely the #seasonforshipping.

Check out the full list (across mobile, photos, events, hangouts...), and have a wonderful holiday! #googleplusupdate

http://gplusproject.appspot.com/tis-the-season-for-shipping

2012-12-13 22:55:53 (9 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

i have a question for the community here that stems from ronnie's initial question here: https://plus.google.com/u/0/108210288375340023376/posts/ciXcWDRV6AM

when you have a hangout from a community, you are definitely able/allowed to invite other folks into that hangout who are not part of the community...  

when this happens, should that new person automatically get invited to the community itself?  most relevant for a private community.  

thoughts?

2012-12-09 23:34:45 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)

what do seahawks eat

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_do_seahawks_eat

(ok, at least today they do...  let me enjoy it at least for today!! :)