Google on Twitter

Are you a google lover ? didn't you find the google in twitter ? Google published a list of twitter accounts in various products. Just follow them to Get live updates. Even though Twitter was attacked 2 days back, there is no harm visiting and updating your accounts on twitter because the fols over at twitter took care of the attack as soon as their systems were breached. So here is the list for most of the Google Accounts on Twitter.

twitter.com/Google - our central account

twitter.com/Blogger - for Blogger fans

twitter.com/GoogleCalendar - user tips & updates

twitter.com/GoogleImages - news, tips, tricks on our visual image search

twitter.com/GoogleNews - latest headlines via Google News

twitter.com/GoogleReader - from our feed reader team

twitter.com/iGoogle - news & notes from Google's personalized homepage

twitter.com/GoogleStudents - news of interest to students using Google

twitter.com/YouTube - for YouTube fans

twitter.com/YouTubeES - en Espanol

twitter.com/GoogleAtWork - solutions for IT and workplace productivity

Geo-related

twitter.com/SketchUp - Google SketchUp news

twitter.com/3DWH - SketchUp's 3D Warehouse

twitter.com/Modelyourtown - 3D modeling to build your favorite places

twitter.com/EarthOutreach - Earth & Maps tools for nonprofits & orgs

twitter.com/GoogleMaps - uses, tips, mashups

twitter.com/GoogleSkyMap -Android app for the night sky

Ads-related

twitter.com/AdSense - for online publishers

twitter.com/AdWordsHelper - looking out for AdWords questions and tech issues

twitter.com/AdWordsProSarah - Google Guide for AdWords Help Forum

twitter.com/GoogleAnalytics - insights for website effectiveness

twitter.com/GoogleAdBuilder - re building display ads

twitter.com/GoogleRetail - for retail advertisers

twitter.com/TechnologyUK - for U.K. tech advertisers

twitter.com/InsideAdWordsDE - for German AdWords customers

twitter.com/GoogleAgencyDE - for German ad agencies

twitter.com/AdSensePT - info for Portuguese-language publishers

twitter.com/AdWordsRussia - AdWords news & tips in Russian

twitter.com/DentroDeAdWords - Spanish updates from the Inside AdWords blog

twitter.com/AdWordsAPI - AdWords API tips

Developer & technical

twitter.com/GoogleResearch - from our research scientists

twitter.com/GoogleWMC - Google Webmaster Central

twitter.com/GoogleCode - latest updates for Google developer products

twitter.com/GoogleData - Data APIs provide a standard protocol for reading and writing web data

twitter.com/app_engine - web apps run on Google infrastructure

twitter.com/DataLiberation - our initiative for complete import/export of all data

twitter.com/GoogleMapsAPI - about using Google Maps embedded in websites

twitter.com/GoogleIO - Google's largest annual developer event

Culture, People

twitter.com/googletalks - notes from our @Google speaker series

twitter.com/googlejobs - the voice of Google recruiters

Country or Region

twitter.com/googlearabia - news from the Google Arabia Blog*

twitter.com/googledownunder - Google activities in Australia & New Zealand

twitter.com/GoogleDE - Google in Germany

twitter.com/GoogleLatAm - Latin America (en Espanol)

twitter.com/GooglePolicyIt - Notes on Google policy issues in Italy

Update: Additions indicated by *

Posted by Karen Wickre, Google Blog & Twitter Team

Official Google Blog: Google accounts on Twitter

YouTube enters the cavernous, chromatic world of 3D

It looks like youtube.com is thinking about introducing full 3D on youtube videos. Soon we we will living in 2050, the world is evolving really fast. Youtube is beta testing it for the time being but soon it will be available for everyone to use. All one would be needing would be a 3D glasses or a coloured mirror that you can look through while looking at the video on youtube.

This little addition just made YouTube.com the most impressive, most useful outlet for bringing 3D content into the home, blazing right on past Panasonic and an entire consortium devoted to making said concept a reality. Plus with all these 3D cameras and camcorders making their way out onto the market, we're guessing this may up being more than just a fad. Now its up to you to engage at it on your own risk! ;)

Is the Chrome OS an Apple Killer?

Is this true? Well we wont know untill the Chrome OS hits the market, but it surely will do M$ a great lot of damage. What ever Google does , it attracts alot of people. This is one thing that everyone will agree to. Lets have a look at what both the market champs are upto.
However, as I look at this, I think Chrome will cause both Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) and Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) to think twice about some things, but I don't see that it represents much of a competitive risk to Apple, in fact, I'm no longer convinced the Android phone is much of a risk to the iPhone anymore, and I'll explain why.
I'll end with my product of the week: a fantastic little video-editing application called "vReveal" that works with Nvidia graphics cards to take cellphone videos and clean them up for your family or for sharing on YouTube .
Chrome, or How to Scare the Crap Out of Microsoft
Let me be clear: Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) isn't going after Apple. It is going after Microsoft, and Chrome is crafted to attack Microsoft where it is currently weakest -- on the browser and desktop OS. Facing what appears to be an ugly migration from Windows XP to Windows 7 and an increased focus by users on Web -- rather than desktop -- applications, users are shifting their interest to new things. Apple has been, to date, the biggest beneficiary.
However, this is where you would expect the risk to reside, because Google's attack should be very attractive to the same audience Apple was convincing to switch platforms. Some recent converts might be made to switch back -- but if successful, Google more likely would capture the lion's share of new Windows displacement opportunity. That's because its offering targets that opportunity better than Apple's currently does. And that's because Apple has to focus on keeping its installed base happy, while Google can focus 100 percent on kicking Microsoft's butt.
Apple's Armor
Google's focus is on the very low end of the market -- what you might think of as the Honda Element class of company. Apple is at the other end of the segment -- more like the Acura crowd. This doesn't mean that premium vendors can't emerge using the Chrome OS, but the offerings initially will be high value. Apple's, on the other hand, tend to focus more on high quality and premium services, and they come at higher prices.
Premium quality will be emphasized by some of the anticipated advancements in new iPhone offerings.
In addition, just like Google is taking its Android platform and effectively scaling it up for Chrome, Apple could take the iPhone platform and scale it up to create its own competing platform that could be even more compelling. In fact, it wouldn't surprise me, given how cross-pollinated these two companies are at the board level, if Apple and Google had somehow agreed to carve up the available market with their two offerings. The two companies' products seem to be relatively noncompetitive, given their clear similarities.
In the end, it simply doesn't look as though this effort from Google is that much of a threat to Apple -- but what about the change it anticipates?
Chrome: The Core Risk
Both the Mac OS and Windows are based on the semi-connected world that existed from the beginning of the PC to this decade. Most this decade, though, represents a major shift in behavior -- from splitting time between PCs and TVS to spending most of our time on the Web and on smartphones. We are increasingly pulling our TV programs and movies down from the Web, living on applications like Twitter (I'm @enderle) and Facebook , and with new offerings like OnLive, which brings high-performance gaming to devices like this smartbook platform Google is trying to launch.
This suggests the era of platforms like the traditional Mac OS and Windows may be ending soon, to be replaced by products more similar to Palm's (Nasdaq: PALM) webOS, the iPhone version of the Mac OS, the RIM OS and the Chrome OS. Disruption can be a real problem for the vendors who dominate a segment, and this would indicate a risk that Apple would share with Microsoft.
Can Google Execute?
Google is all over the place right now. It has Gmail, Google Apps, its smart grid project, its book-indexing project, Android, Chrome and its public cloud. It has Google Voice and its massive mapping efforts. It's pissing off companies that range from Rupert Murdoch's media properties to AT&T (NYSE: T) , and there is such a thing as fighting on way too many fronts at once. I'm far from the only one who thinks Google is spreading itself way too thin.
In addition, Google seems to have trouble finishing things. Offerings either appear to be in perpetual beta or feel like they're in perpetual beta. Google seems to jump from major project to major project more often than some of us change clothes. In short, it has a real focus problem.
Also, if you look at the smartphone space, which is likely more similar to these smartbooks that will run Google Chrome, you see that it is currently dominated by three vendors in terms of mindshare. They are Research In Motion (Nasdaq: RIMM) , Apple, and Palm -- all of which are vertically integrated. I think this is because when you add the required wireless carrier (cellphone company), the question of who owns the customer and the customer experience becomes too difficult to answer if you have separate hardware, software and network providers.
In the case of Apple, RIM and Palm, they own the customer, the responsibility for marketing the product, and product execution. I think that is why they are doing so well, while Symbian, Windows Mobile and LiMo simply haven't been as interesting. In short, this new market may be better suited to Apple's model than the Microsoft model that Google is copying.
Finally, despite the fact that Google probably controls more marketing dollars than any other vendor, it hasn't demonstrated an ability to actually do marketing. This is one of the reasons Bing's move is so successful against Google Search. It's a marketing-driven attack by Microsoft using an Apple-like model, and Google can't figure out how to respond. If Microsoft can toast Google with an Apple-like attack, think what Apple could do.
Wrapping Up
The risk to Apple that Google and Chrome represent has more to do with the changing conditions that are driving the Chrome platform. My guess is that its launch will likely speed up plans to take the iPhone UI into the Mac space and create a tighter coupling of Apple phone and PC offerings than otherwise might have happened. Otherwise, I actually think Apple is likely in better shape to weather this storm than Microsoft is at the moment.
The good news for both companies is that it doesn't look as though Google fully understands what it will take to succeed in this space. That means this move may be riskier for Google than it is for either Microsoft or Apple, unless Google focuses, builds up marketing competency, and executes better than it currently is. In short, like Netscape, Google may have instigated one of the biggest changes since the beginning of the PC, but it might be unable to capitalize on it.
Product of the Week
I'm kind of fascinated about the entire concept of using a graphics processor to do real work. It amazes me how much faster these things are when it comes to processing video content. I guess it shouldn't be a surprise that a part designed to render graphics could be great at improving or transcoding a graphics file. It just seems kind of like magic when it works.
vReveal can take a really lousy cellphone-quality video and -- while it doesn't turn it into HD -- make it clear enough to enjoy. It is easy to use, and at US$49, it isn't very expensive, and the end product is surprisingly good. What's fascinating is that it even worked on my Atom-based Rivo Aspire mini-desktop with Nvidia Ion graphics, which is a truly low-end product. The only catch is you need a graphics component that supports Nvidia Cuda, which means it needs to be relatively new. If you're in doubt, you can download the free trial and see if it works.

EVGA introduces rotatable dual-LCD InterView system

Where are we going next? Every day i open a tech website I see new gadget, new dimentions of things that we already own, posted there. Who would have thought of a rotatable LCD 5 years back, well atleast I didnt. A staggering 1.5 years after we first caught wind of the altogether intriguing InterView system from EVGA, the company is finally bringing it to market here in the US. Put simply, the device features twin rotatable 17-inch LCD displays, both supported by a single desktop stand. It was conceived in order to suit presentation givers, financial consultants and the elusive "creative professional" crowd, with each panel rocking a 1,440 x 900 resolution. The screens can rotate 180 degrees horizontally, fold 90 degrees from closed to full width apart and can even be controlled by two keyboards and mice, ensuring that sibling arguments reach peaks they've never reached before. There's also a built-in webcam, microphone and three-port USB hub, though it seems as if you'll be shopping for this thing without an MSRP to go by. Full release is after the break.

Update: The display will list for $649.99.

EVGA Introduces InterView Dual-Display

EVGA Interview Display is Redefining Today's Face to Face Business Interaction

BREA, California – EVGA Corporation, the leading-edge graphics cards and motherboard manufacturer, today announced the availability of the InterView, with two rotatable super-thin high resolution 17" TFT LCD displays supported by one desktop stand. Designed for business presentations, researchers,

physicians, financial consultants or creative professionals, the 1440 x 900 resolution screens provide plenty of space and individual video quality adjustments for even the most sensitive image viewing conditions.

The InterView screens rotate 180 degrees on a horizontal axis, inverting the onscreen image to be right-side up to viewers on either side of the desk. The screens also fold 90 degrees from completely closed to full width apart, accommodating any workspace while providing the convenience and increased productivity that working with multiple screens offers. Dual keyboard and mouse control make it easy for viewers to take turns manipulating data and images while the other viewer sees it from their side. The Interview comes with a built-in webcam and microphone allowing users to add and view more participants through video conferencing. The base features three USB ports and convenient controls for monitor settings, mic, power and DMS connections.

Graphics and multimedia analyst, Dr. Jon Peddie of Jon Peddie Research did a multi-monitor usage study and found that productivity increased up to 50 percent or more when using multiple displays. "EVGA now enables in a single system what used to be called a 'partners' desk, traditionally facilitating teamwork between two executives while facing each other. Users can rotate one of the Interview's panels over and both can see the same thing. Doctors can use it in a patient-doctor relationship for reviewing X-rays with patients, teachers can use it for one-on-one tutoring, engineers can use it where they want to have a collaborative discussion on a design...and you can use it yourself for having more screen real estate because the more you can see - the more you can do."

"We found the need to improve today's face to face interaction in all business environments, and that is why we spent so much effort to develop the InterView," said Andrew Han, president of EVGA Corporation. "EVGA's unique, patented design for the InterView, using two rotating displays will redefine business interaction around the world."

The EVGA InterView dual-display is covered by numerous global patents.

Hardware makers support Google OS

M$ might not like this but its true that hardware support for the Google's new OS is being discussed at many levels and manufacturers. The guys at endadget.com states that Google has announced which hardware firms have pledged to build machines that will run its Chrome OS.
The search giant said it was working with many firms on Chrome OS hardware including Acer, Asus, Freescale, Hewlett-Packard, Lenovo, and Toshiba.
The software is designed to work with the web and Google said it was most likely to appear on smaller portable computers known as netbooks.
The browser-based operating system will be released to the public in 2010.
In a blog post announcing the hardware partners, Google said that the code for the Chrome OS would be open sourced in late 2009. Google said that the software will be free to download and use. I've been speaking to two firms planning to work with Google on the Chrome OS, one very cautious about its prospects, the other more enthusiastic
Rory Cellan-Jones
BBC's technology correspondent
Read Rory's thoughts in full
The first netbooks that can run the software will be ready in late 2010. Since Asus launched the first netbook the cut-down computers have proved hugely popular.
Analyst firm Gartner predicts that 80% more netbooks will be sold in 2009 than sold in 2008. However, so far, the small computers only make up 8% of the total PC market.
The Chrome OS will be designed to work with Intel chips that appear in the vast majority of desktop PCs, laptops and netbooks as well as the Arm chips that power most of the world's mobile phones. Texas Instruments and Qualcomm, who both build devices based around Arm chips, were also unveiled as partners on the Chrome OS project.
In a blog post announcing some of the hardware partners, Google also said it was working with Adobe on the operating system. This could turn out to be significant because of the wide use of Adobe's Flash software.
Flash is used to power many multimedia websites but Adobe has been working hard to extend its capabilities via the Air technology and make it more web-centric too. Microsoft is developing its Silverlight technology to do a similar job.

Google's Schmidt initially opposed to Chrome, says Microsoft is welcome to port Internet Explorer on over

While Chrome OS is still a pretty rough sketch in our mind's eye and also for M$, or in other words their business killer? Well we will have to wait and see that. The Google boys have hosted a press conference to answer a few burning questions. Even though the idea is still thin in the air but it has made a little bit up and down in the market. Among the myriad revelations, it turns out Eric Schmidt wasn't stoked on building a browser when Sergey Brin and Larry Page brought it up about six years ago, given the fact that Google was still relatively small, and the browser wars were still fresh in everyone's minds. After he saw an early build of Chrome, however, he changed his tune. He says Chrome and Chrome OS are "game-changers," and Larry describes Chrome OS as the "anti-operating system" and indistinguishable from a browser.

Luckily, they also hinted at some native development possibility (hopefully) outside of the browser, stating that Microsoft is free to build a version of Internet Explorer for Chrome OS if they'd like, and that it's an open source project. According to Eric: "Even if we had an evil moment, we would be unsuccessful." He also mentioned there were plenty of "commonalities" between Chrome OS and Android, and that the two might grow even closer over time. Interesting. As for his role on Apple board, Eric will be working out with those folks as to when he needs to recuse himself from OS talk like he already does with iPhone talk. Most of the rest of the talk was spent making old person digs at Schmidt, Mr. BlackBerry himself.