Google is creeping me out

Remember back when gmail was new and they were talking about targeting ads to people based on the contents of their email, and some people were freaking out? Not me. I didn’t really care. I’m all for privacy and find most web ads distasteful, but this didn’t bother me too much. I’ll tell you what . . . → Read More: Google is creeping me out

The google vehicle

I have captured some reflections of the google vehicle.

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click on the above image and you can move it around with the arrow keys. If you look down at the car you will see the top of the car, and an envelope in the back seat, like this: View Larger Map

And . . . → Read More: The google vehicle

Google Streetview Detroit

Google unveiled Streetview for Detroit this week. Here is a view of the bookstore at Wayne State.

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I will have a lot to say about this, but here are some initial personal reactions.

I find it interesting and compelling to walk through neighborhoods I know, but also a little disconcerting to . . . → Read More: Google Streetview Detroit