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Google seems to outdo itself every time there's a new Doodle on its homepage, and now mobile users will get a taste of the action as well. Google has released mobile Doodles on special occasions in the past (Summer Olympics, anyone?), but now the custom art will be available for Android and iPhone users on the go on a more regular basis or anytime you see a new version on Google's web homepage. Read more
The next time you drop in to a new city or just wander into a new part of town you're not familiar with, Google wants to make it easier to find your way. Even if you don't have Google Maps installed on your Android or iPhone handsets, you can find the nearest ATM, coffee shop, bar, or restaurant with a single web page. By pointing your mobile web browser to Google.com and allowing Google to Read more
The only retailer in the US to get the 10-inch Nokia netbook will be Best Buy — Gizmodo Google Mobile now remembers what you've searched on your desktop and displays starred map locations — Lifehacker Sony is planning on releasing Blu-ray movie titles, which can only be watched on PSPs — Kotaku Tomorrow's Martha Stewart show will be entirely dedicated to talking about Twitter and Read more
"Popular" iTunes songs are rumored to be going up in price from the current $0.99 price tag to $1.29 on April 7. — CrunchGear This morning Apple announced that the Google Mobile app with voice search is now available for the BlackBerry. — The Boy Genius Report If we're stuck with cords in our life, why can't they be beautiful and blend in with our surroundings? Designer Shunsuke Umiyama Read more
I couldn't resist sharing this fabulous and helpful Google tip with you. If you want to know the weather wherever you are, or wherever you are going, just text the message 'weather' and the ZIP code of the city to Google at 46645 (that's 'Google' without the 'e'). Your answer will be sent to you within seconds. I literally only waited one or two seconds before the weather forecast was sent to Read more
Google announced its new mobile payment system today, called Google Wallet. Using NFC technology, Google plans to partner with companies like Citi, MasterCard, and Sprint to allow credit card users to simply tap their phones to pay for their items in grocery stores, shopping malls, and more. While the entire program will roll out later this year, testers in markets like San Francisco will start Read more
When a loved one can't attend your wedding, consider live streaming any part of the ceremony or festivities so far away guests can still celebrate practically in person. From video calling to live video channels, these five services enable you to live stream a wedding: Skype: One of the most well-known video-calling services, Skype is a great free option if you are just trying to include one Read more
The people inside your iPhones — BuzzFeed FWD Pinterest is now the third most popular social network — Geekosystem The 5 stupidest technology questions ever Googled — Cracked Get retro with Donny and Marie's Star Wars parody — GeekTyrant Insane spark art should be everywhere — Dvice Even luddites come around to technology — Newser Draw Something outranks the most addictive Read more
ShopStyle Mobile: We like to think of ShopStyle as our Google search engine for all things related to shopping, and it's not just because ShopStyle is a sister site in the Sugar Network! If you've ever wondered where we find all of those amazing shopping products for you, here it is. Not only does ShopStyle mobile cull clothing, shoes, and accessories from over 500 ecommerce sites — ranging Read more
People love the word "free," and cell phone addicts especially love the word "text." However, mobile phone services love to raise data service prices, and if you aren't careful about sticking to your service plan, you can find yourself outraged by the additional charges. Luckily, several companies have created ways to bypass the whole pay-for-texting situation. Here are six messaging services you Read more
