Google Paying For You to Install Pack and Picasa

Google Paying For You to Install Pack and Picasa: "Paid software referals are back..."

Google Paying For You to Install Pack and Picasa

Google Paying For You to Install Pack and Picasa: "Paid software referals are back..."

Google to charge for use of AdWords API

Google to charge for use of AdWords API: "Filed under: Developer, Web services, Google
In a move that's garnering the ire of many developers, Google has announced that beginning July 1, 2006, use of the AdWords API will no longer be free. The AdWords API lets third-party developers create apps that interact directly with the AdWords server. According to the new terms of service, the previous free quota-based system will be replaced by a usage fee structure in which $0.25 buys 1,000 'quota units.' Different API functions cost different unit amounts, most in the 10-50 range. Unsurprisingly, AdWords API users are up in arms over the new fee structure. Over at Google Groups user goran77 wrote 'Correct me if I am wrong, but I heard that [Google's] Adwords Editor does not consume quota, which means it's usage will not cost (in terms of quota). Now, if usage of my program uses 1.000.000 per month (250$) or even more for heavy users, how can I compete with Adwords Editor?'

Lenovo Gets Retaily at Best Buy

Lenovo Gets Retaily at Best Buy: "In the biggest twist-of-the-year Lenovo has agreed to sell Thinkpad notebooks and the 3000 series PCs at Best Buy. Also being sold in the Best Buy/Lenovo bag'o'tricks is the ThinkCentre desktops. Best Buy is already hocking HP and Gateway computers, but the addition of Lenovo branded computers actually might make the Best Buy computer section worthy of browsing.
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Grass Armchair

Grass Armchair: "
Put together this corrugated cardboard frame, add 63 gallons of soil and a pack of grass seed, and before you know it you'll have a grass armchair. Gives new meaning to the term 'your ass is grass.' It's $114 from the oddly-named British housewares store Purves and Purves.

Grass Armchair [via Treehugger]

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Google Gets Their Patent on for Free Wi-Fi

Google Gets Their Patent on for Free Wi-Fi: "Google's next step to taking over the world is slowly becoming a reality as they have filed for three patents relating to wireless internet access. Coincidentally these patents deal with branding, advertising and subsidizing. The rumors of free Wi-Fi from Google began circulating late last year and now it seems this may become a reality. Look at some Google ads for free internet? Where do I sign up?

Is Google OS an Always-Online OS?

Is Google OS an Always-Online OS?: "Phil Sim, a professional with technology editor journalist background, has written three interesting blog posts recently, discussing the much-rumored Google OS (1, 2, 3). He speculates that all user's data will be stored online on Google's servers and so one's desktop and files can be retrieved exactly as left by any other PC station, anywhere in the world, by simply using your Gmail credentials. It's like having your OS on a usb key with you at all times, only, without the usb key..."

Programmable Liquid Container lets you customize your cola

Programmable Liquid Container lets you customize your cola: "Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Household We used to think it was pretty sweet that we had two flavor options in each package of Nerds candy, so the idea of a customizable soda with an almost infinite combination of fragrances, flavors, and colors has us understandably excited. Massachusetts-based IPIFINI (the bold is part of the branding) has exceeded our wildest dreams with their Programmable Liquid Container, which contains small, flavor additive-filled (or paint-filled, for the home improvement set) 'buttons' around the periphery of the plastic container. Consumers press the appropriate buttons to create different flavors from a common base, such as cherry vanilla cola or raspberry tangerine lemonade, or get even wilder with aroma and food coloring options. IPIFINI claims to already be licensing the technology around various industries, so don't be surprised to see sodas and coffees (and probably some alcopops too) in the near future that let you choose your level of buzz

New record set for fastest data transmission -- 2.56 terabits a second

New record set for fastest data transmission -- 2.56 terabits a second

In the never ending search for better data transmission over the fiber optic backbones that hold our Internet together, Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications has teamed with Fujitsu to see how much data they could squeeze through one of those glass pipes. The results sure look good; by pumping light at various wavelengths they managed to squeeze 60 DVDs worth of data a second over a 100 mile link. The new 2.56tbps records smashes the old 1.28tbps record, and reminds us once again how much our cable connection really sucks.