By Al Hilal on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 :: 2,248 views Filed Under: Software
Finally the online tool for creating building for Google Earth open to the masses, the Google Building Maker. Currently you can choose a building in any of about 50 cities and construct a model of it using aerial photos and simple 3D shapes. This tool allows us to collaborate and create an accurate three-dimensional model of every building on Earth.
By Al Hilal on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 :: 6,247 views Filed Under: Software
Just like iGoogle, now Google Chrome browser gets artist themes to make your browsing experience more personal and colorful. Currently there a hundred Artist Themes crafted by leading artists, architects, musicians, illustrators, filmmakers and fashion and interior designers from around the globe.
By Al Hilal on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 :: 3,067 views Filed Under: Software
Finally the Google OS is confirmed by Google after the rumor always denied by the company, fiuh. The new OS was announced yesterday as a new project that’s a natural extension of Google Chrome — the Google Chrome Operating System. The OS will be open-source-ed later this year and is aimed for netbooks as well as full-size desktop.
By Al Hilal on Thursday, June 4, 2009 :: 3,370 views Filed Under: Cellphones
Following Acer, Samsung, and Huawei, Garmin-Asus also plans to launch its first Android-based smartphone in Q1 2010. As the master of GPS, I wonder the way how Garmin adopting the Android platform, especially the Google maps. According to them, there are different ways to use the two technologies, Garmin GPS technology will be used in the geotagging feature for photographs made using the handset, and will provide other location-based services.
By Al Hilal on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 :: 2,409 views Filed Under: Software
Search Sky Map on Android market and voila you have mobile planetarium instantly. The new Sky Map application enables Andorid-powered cellphone to identify star in the sky. just point the phone upwards and you will see a map of the brightest stars, constellations and planets in that part of the sky.
By Al Hilal on Friday, February 6, 2009 :: 8,767 views Filed Under: Software
I was over excited when Google announced its super browser months ago. I downloaded the chrome and gave it a try, then I switched back to Firefox not long after that. There were some reasons behind my decision to switch back, but the hardest things is no add-ons that I usually use in Firefox such as Stumble toolbar and Google toolbar. I’ve been waiting for Chromes add-ons since its launch, and now we have good news: the Chrome-extension support is expected to be added by Google before May 27th, when the Google I/O conference starts.
After iPhone available for pre-order in Indonesia, now G1 phone (HTC Dream Android) hitting Singapore and Australia. It’s Asia’s turn to get the phenomenon, not too late. The G1 will be delivered through Singtel for Singapore and Optus for Australia.
By Al Hilal on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 :: 21,144 views Filed Under: Software
Lets go diving through Google Earth 5. Unlike the previous version, now the new one allows you to dive under the ocean and explore the deep blue sea in 3D. And you can find thousands of data points while you go deeper and deeper. Other new layers and feature: Historical Imagery, Touring, and 3D Mars. Download the latest Google Earth here.