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2013-05-18 21:55:51 (24 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)

Someone said there were new changes at Google+ I cannot see a thing - been looking all day .. 

2013-05-18 21:01:27 (4 comments, 2 reshares, 15 +1s)

Just for fun .. It seems tiny movements are detected .. Six photos uploaded with just one eyes closed ..

2013-05-18 17:54:58 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Missed this from last month, timely read ..

2013-05-18 17:38:31 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

On 5th June all YouTube Channels will become One Channel .. That's 18 days time, so watch the video from +Andrew Stinger from +YouTube .. It's vital .. When you have seen it, you will see the new g+ is following a similar ideal ..

2013-05-18 17:25:13 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

It's not easy to summarize everything that happened in 3 days of Google I/O 2013, but we gave it a try. Thanks for following us!
http://googledevelopers.blogspot.com/2013/05/google-io-2013-for-developers.html

#io13  

2013-05-18 16:23:22 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Tristan Schmelcher is hanging out in a live Hangout On Air. #hangoutsonair

2013-05-18 11:47:13 (6 comments, 6 reshares, 18 +1s)

Google IO 2013 summary from Marcus .. essential viewing - people in this stream will know that .. I have tweeted to users there may not even know #io13  has happened at all .. yikes.

2013-05-17 22:29:52 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 4 +1s)

From the Fireside Chat with Google+ Team, excellent question from +Jeff Jarvis, I work with poor dying Newspapers. I'm trying to convince them how wonderful Google+ is. What would your ideal media organisation, especially a local one, do on Google+ ..
See: 46:33 .. 

2013-05-17 21:04:32 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

YouTube One Channel coming to all .. 

2013-05-17 18:55:28 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 15 +1s)

On a trip to the park, I took 121 photos with #Awesome  in mind.. Here are the results .. Thanks Google ..

2013-05-17 18:01:56 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 9 +1s)

Uploaded to TED a few mins ago .. a reflective +Sergey Brin on #glass ..

2013-05-17 15:55:45 (1 comments, 4 reshares, 11 +1s)

Soccket is a soccer ball that generates electricity -- 30 minutes of play can power a lamp for three hours. In developing nations, this simple 'toy' is helping turn lives around. Read more: http://yhoo.it/Z1l4bS #theupbeat  

2013-05-17 08:46:47 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 7 +1s)

Thanks to everyone who requested an invite to preview the new Google Maps. We’re happy to announce we’ve just let in the first group of users from around the world. If you haven’t gotten your invite yet, don’t worry. We’ll be rolling it out to more people in the coming days and weeks.

To those who have joined the preview, welcome! You can learn more about the new features by checking out this short series of "How To" videos: http://goo.gl/RgKEe

We’re always looking for ways to improve Google Maps, and you can help by clicking the button in the upper-right corner of the map and giving us feedback.

And if you haven’t requested an invite yet, we’d love to have you to try it out. Visit maps.google.com/preview to sign up. 

#newgooglemaps #io13

2013-05-17 08:44:01 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Google I/O 2013 - The Google+ Hangouts API a Year Later: Much More than a Virtual Mustache

And here's the talk.  +Jonathan Beri and I discuss the Hangouts API and I get to demo some fun new stuff.

So glad the screenshot they used has just my forehead in it.  :-)

2013-05-17 08:37:44 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)

*Getting started with #AutoEnhance  and #AutoAwesome *

Many of you have been asking, "How do I apply Auto Enhance and Auto Awesome to my photos?" The good news is, all you have to do is upload some new pictures, and we'll do both automatically: 

- To review Google's automatic enhancements, just open a newly-uploaded photo in the desktop lightbox
- Click the new "Enhanced" button to toggle between your original, and Google's enhancements
- If you like the changes, keep them. Otherwise, just uncheck "Auto Enhance" from the More menu
- You can also turn off the feature completely in settings: google.com/settings/plus

It's the same story with Auto Awesome. Just upload some new pics, and we'll get to work:

- Visit your Photos page (plus.google.com/photos), and look for one the five Awesome icons ont... more »

2013-05-17 07:57:26 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 10 +1s)

New Google+ Hangouts (text, photos and videos calls) across Mobile, Tablet and PC .. I know we know this, but many do not ..

2013-05-17 07:47:22 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Street View Vehicles
I had no idea they had so many ways of getting around with that gear... groovy.

2013-05-16 20:34:23 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

Got to meet +Jeff Jarvis and +Adam Simmons today. Adam is an Air Force veteran who served our country. Jeff is an author and media disruptor. #googleio2013

2013-05-16 20:21:56 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 11 +1s)

Keyboard shortcuts for Hangouts

Are you wondering how to format your text in the new Hangouts chat? The old markup is not working anymore. Instead we have now some neat keyboard shortcuts for you.

For more shortcuts check out our help center: 
https://support.google.com/hangouts/answer/3112005?hl=en&ref_topic=2944848

2013-05-16 20:05:46 (1 comments, 3 reshares, 5 +1s)

Hangouts Easter Eggs

Some of you may already figured out the hidden Easter Eggs in the new Hangouts.  Here is the full list to have some fun with them. Keep in mind that those codes only work with Hangouts on Google+. 
Not in video calls, Chrome Extension or mobile.

#io13   #googleplusupdate   #hangouts   #eastereggs  

2013-05-16 20:07:01 (16 comments, 36 reshares, 21 +1s)

For all those users unhappy with the new Google+ layout, may I remind them multiple columns have been around for many years.  

2013-05-16 19:29:17 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

Hangouts so far---what I've learned
Wow, lots of new changes to hangouts. Here are some things I know that are tried and true. (Mostly for Hangouts On Air)

Promote it!
 - Create an event-that way it's on peoples' calendars
 - Do a hype my hangout video - http://www.hypemyhangout.com/
heck, embed the hype video in the event. (and switch it out to your Hangout link when you broadcast)
 - Use the good ol' hashtag- #hangoutsonair  

Set-up
 - Do a test run or two...
 - Don't rely on WiFi - landlines are best
 - Close all programs you don't need up
 - Make sure there's not a window behind you so you're a crazy shadow figure. Here’s a great article on lighting: http://www.dailycandy.com/atlanta/video/entertainment/128351/How-to-Look-Good-on-a-Webcam-Matthew-Rolston  - Use aheadset/microp... more »

2013-05-16 17:54:52 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

What happened at Google IO yesterday - here's the main points ..

2013-05-16 15:09:44 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Want to see some Hangouts to join? .. See: https://plus.google.com/u/0/s/hangoutpost/hangouts?gl=GB

2013-05-16 14:53:22 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

The Black Country and Birmingham from space - as taken by Chris Hadfield. The big white blob is Birmingham, and you can work out the rest!

2013-05-16 13:31:30 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)

How Dare He! +Allen Firstenberg infiltrates UK Media by speaking to the UK's +The Guardian about Google Glass at #io13 .. For those who don't know, Allen is a good friend of mine .. 

2013-05-16 11:19:55 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Keep Refreshing this Page: https://plus.google.com/hangouts 
Watch the Thumbnails of each mini player .. cool ..

2013-05-16 11:08:18 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Thought provoking paper from Uni of Essex in UK .. 

Worried that everyone else is doing something cool without you? You may have FOMO — Fear of Missing Out. Even worse, a new study finds, you may be less satisfied with your life than the average person.

People high in FOMO, as the online acronym would have it, feel less competent, less autonomous and less connected with others than people who don't worry about being left out, according to the study published in the July issue of the journal Computers in Human Behavior.

But what's bad for individuals may just be good for Facebook: People high in FOMO were also more likely to use social media, seemingly driven by a need to see what's going on when they're not around. [What Really Scares People: Top 10 Phobias]

2013-05-16 10:39:59 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Today we launched Hangouts - our new, upgraded Real Time Communication product.

But, if you're looking to start a Hangout On Air you'll need to do that from within Google+. I'll outline the steps below, and provide some screen shots.

1. Open G+
2. Open the left-hand navigation panel.
3. Click on "Hangouts On Air"
4. Click the "Start a Hangout On Air" button.
5. Name your HOA and invite your guests (if there are any).
6. Click "Start Hangout On Air"

2013-05-16 10:34:41 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Two improvements, deciding when to publish is a big step - I get many videos to watch and share before they are ready - which is good and bad. If I were a creator, then I would only share when ready ..

2013-05-16 09:13:03 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

Get the App on Mobile, Tablet and PC .. Hangouts is the new name for real time communication with someone or a group like text, voice or video .. 

2013-05-16 09:06:03 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

Pud Idol Searching for  +West Midlands Police’s Star Spaniel!

Press Release: http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/latest-news/press-release.asp?id=4714

2013-05-16 08:51:38 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

On 1 April 2013, I posted on how the new YouTube OneChannel was designed to be viewed on Mobiles, Tablets, PCs and massive TVs. I asked myself how Google+ was lagging behind. I need ask no more as Google+ Reinvented Itself Yesterday .. My advice, do your homework and understand the world around you, before you start throwing around silly opinions .. In other words, we swap devices 27 times a day - that's why +Vic Gundotra said One Experience for All ..

2013-05-16 00:44:57 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 5 +1s)

NEW MAPS SIGN UP 

2013-05-15 22:28:19 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

Want to see some Hangouts to join? .. See: https://plus.google.com/u/0/s/hangoutpost/hangouts?gl=GB

2013-05-15 21:15:13 (27 comments, 0 reshares, 17 +1s)

I have the new Google+ UI .. I am in the UK .. Who else has it?

EdIT - Wow it's freakingly fast.. awesome ..

2013-05-15 19:37:37 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 5 +1s)

We just introduced the new Google+! Enjoy the details below.
#googlepluslove

2013-05-15 19:35:52 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 6 +1s)

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

it's in the ios appstore now.
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 16:58:40 (6 comments, 2 reshares, 6 +1s)

Just Uploaded .. #io13
Can you guess who's using Google Play Music All Access to start the night off right? With unlimited music, infinite skipping and millions of songs to discover, you can always find the perfect beatz. Introducing Google Play Music All Access. Try it now at play.google.com/music.

2013-05-15 16:45:18 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Ref point +Chris Yerga speaking now .. #io13  ..

2013-05-15 15:52:32 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

Bookmark this Player..Keynote Starts in 25 hours .. den den dern .. What will happen to Top the Blimp of last year? .. Will +Vic Gundotra get interrupted again? Only the Gods Know for Sure ..  

2013-05-15 15:50:53 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

almost time...

2013-05-15 14:49:57 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 7 +1s)

#io13 Breakfast is served! Photo taken from the line to get into the keynote... In 90 minutes.

Top of the morning to ya'!

2013-05-15 12:12:53 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 4 +1s)

We will be starting Google I/O in a few hours. The keynote will be streamed live. Click link below to watch starting at 9 am PST.

2013-05-15 11:49:52 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

This from Feb 2010, but still relevant? Sure tech moved on, but idea the same.

From TED, +Margaret Stewart YouTube's head of user experience, talks about how the ubiquitous video site works with copyright holders and creators to foster (at the best of times) a creative ecosystem where everybody wins.

2013-05-15 11:45:09 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 2 +1s)

Search Story from Nov 2011 .. Just awe inspiring .. 

2013-05-15 11:39:30 (0 comments, 18 reshares, 8 +1s)

Vital and important .. know the rules before you get a strike ..

2013-05-15 08:35:29 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

Celebrating a great inventor of toys

The British inventor of some of the world's most iconic mechanical toys is being celebrated today with a #GoogleDoodle . 

Frank Hornby was born 150 years ago in Liverpool, and began by cutting out pieces of metal to construct bridges and buildings - this led to Meccano, Dinky Toys and Hornby Model Railways. 

You can see the #Doodle  on google.co.uk and read more about Hornby in this article from +The Guardian: http://goo.gl/hBKq5 

2013-05-14 23:23:59 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Maps Come to Law Enforcement in Realtime .. Awesome..

Edit - UK Case Study : http://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/suttoneastsurrey_us.pdf