Google Announces Revamped Image Search


Updated 07/20/10 12:20 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

New Google Image Search

In a press conference today, Google announced huge changes to its image search, aimed both at refining search results for users and introducing a new advertising unit to the mix. In terms of image search, there are some major changes: a new layout displays larger images with far less white space, leaving room for up to 1,000 results on a single page, while hovering over an image brings up a Read more

Daily Tech: The Jawbone Makes a Cameo on Entourage


Updated 08/13/09 3:30 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

The Jawbone Headset Makes a Cameo on Entourage

Johnny Drama showed off a hot bluetooth Jawbone headset on this week's episode of Entourage — Engadget Google Image gets some more search options for efficient photo browsing — TechCrunch RIM could be debuting a BlackBerry with a front-facing camera as early as next year — Gizmodo Find out how you can redesign and customize your YouTube channel page — Mashable Google's Eric Schmidt Read more

Google Labs Gets Similar Images and Google News Timeline


Updated 04/21/09 1:50 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Google Labs Gets Similar Images and Google News Timeline

I use Google Images as much as I use Google, but the one frustration I have is being able to find the exact photo I want (and therefore get stuck clicking through page after page). No more! Google Labs has a new search feature called Similar Images where you can find images that look like an existing photo by clicking a link below the image. Google has also rolled out Google News Timeline where Read more

How to Search For Certain Colors in Google Images


Updated 03/23/09 2:03 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

How to Search For Certain Colors in Google Images

Google Images is great for finding pictures of anything and everything — you can even check out millions of historic Time magazine photos — but what if you want to search for images by color? We already know that Yahoo has a shop by color application that comes in handy when you're looking for an article of clothing in a particular color, but if you want to do a general color search for any Read more

Google Images Adds Millions of Historic TIME Magazine Photos


Updated 11/21/08 11:01 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 3 comments

Google Images Adds Millions of Historic TIME Magazine Photos

One thing that upsets me about Google Images is the fact that it's sometimes difficult to find older photos — hey, the Internet is only 39 years old. Google is trying to change this by hosting millions of photos from the LIFE photo archive from the 1950s and onward. Search various categories like people, places, events, sports, and culture or add "source:life" to any Google image search to Read more

Google Adds Facial Recognition To Image Search


Updated 06/02/07 1:36 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 7 comments

Google Adds Facial Recognition To Image Search

You've got to give this a try. It's almost as cool as Google's new streetside views feature, although it's a secret that's been kept on the down low. Say you want to find pictures of Hayden Panettiere (aka Claire Bennet) from the show "Heroes". You type in Claire Heroes in the Google Image box and your results appear. Now say you just wanted pictures of Hayden's face. By simply adding Read more

Untapped Resource: Antique Suzanis For a Steal!


Updated 01/19/12 7:44 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Pillows, Throws, and Jewelry

While clicking through dozens of pictures during a late night Google Image search for suzanis, I stumbled upon the mother ship. If you're a sucker for central Asian prints like suzanis and ikats, you must check out Uzbek Craft, an online store stocked with Oriental textiles. Aside from offering fabrics, they also carry pretty pillows and jewelry. My favorite though, is their gallery of Read more

Daily Tech: Netflix's Leap Into Original Content


Updated 01/05/12 10:40 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Netflix's First Show Trailer

Check out the trailer for Netflix's first original series — Tecca Friends, an image on your iPad doesn't count as legal identification — Newser 10 old toys that make no sense now — Cracked Most flagged Facebook photos aren't actually inappropriate — SlashGear Google punishes itself for breaking paid link rule — Geekosystem Actor hilariously reenacts the worst lines of video games Read more

How to Create a Financial Vision Board


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How to Create a Financial Vision Board

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! What if there were a fun, free, creative project that could help you reach your financial goals faster? Well, there is. And the holidays—when there’s no shortage of catalogs lying around—are the perfect time to whip out the scissors and glue, and kick off the new year right by creating a financial vision board. What is a Read more