Will Qwiki dethrone Google? The search engine, which was founded by Doug Imbruce and AltaVista founder Dr. Louis Monier, will “deliver information in a format that’s quintessentially human-via storytelling instead of search,” according to the company’s…
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The search engine is trying to stop an online merchant from using tricks to get viewer hits.
Artist Jon Rafman’s cleverly-edited Google Streetview images get a New Museum group show Montreal-based artist Jon Rafman pores over thousands of Google Maps Streetview images, amassing the most intriguing assortment of real life literally captured on the road. Publishing a book in 2009, Rafman continues to explore how—like an admissible Peeping Tom—the Internet changes the public’s perception of personal space with his Tumblr blog Nine Eyes . A selection of photos from Nine Eyes is currently on view in the ” Free ” exhibition at NYC’s New Museum. A group show, “Free” explores the expanded shared space and how artists are interpreting this. “Although the Google search engine may be seen as benevolent, Google Street Views present a universe observed by the detached gaze of an indifferent Being,” writes Rafman in an essay explaining his project. “Its cameras witness but do not act in history. For all Google cares, the world could be absent of moral dimension.” The quality of the images captured by the roving fleet of Google’s vehicles vary in quality as do the reaction of the subjects captured. Some court the attention, others hide their faces. Google intentionally blurs the faces, but it’s a moot point—for our outdoor lives are on parade. ” Free ” is on view at the New Museum through 23 January 2011. See more images from Nine Eyes after the jump .
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Microsoft’s search engine begins showing users sites their Facebook friends like in an attempt to give people more personal search results.
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Bing deepens ties with Facebook
Google is keeping a check on censorship levels around the globe with a map showing which countries asked the search engine for user information.
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Google releases censorship tools
Google speeds up its internet search engine by launching a new product, Google Instant, that displays results as soon as users type in queries.
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Google unveils ‘instant’ searches
An interactive room planner realizes decorating bliss with just a few clicks Recently launching stateside, home furnishings aggregate Mydeco combines interactive tech with an extensive network of vendors for a uniquely easy shopping experience. The site—founded by Lastminute.com’s Brent Hoberman—uses their finely-tuned search engine to find the best interior decor available online, but even more handy is what Mydeco allows you to do with your favorite picks. Their 3D room planning tool enables you to build any room to scale, either by scanning a floorplan or by selecting and modifying one of the templates they offer. The exhaustive set of options means you can kit out rooms down to every last detail, beginning with the style of doors and windows to choosing flooring and finally appointing it with furniture, area rugs, plants and even wall art. The 3D view gives a sense of the scale, while the smart camera view gives an accurate look at how the room’s decor looks in context. Another helpful tool, Mydeco’s iPhone app (and soon to launch iPad version) provides another way of realistically furnishing any room. Simply snap a picture of the entire room or specific area you want to furnish, and like the 3D planner, either pull from your wish-list or browse their bevy of decor choices to begin furnishing the room. As a clever tool for amateur and professional interior designers alike, Mydeco allows you to “get more out of your home,” as Hoberman intended—or creatively waste a little time. While Mydeco typically only serves as an interior design resource, as part of their U.S. launch they’re offering an online boutique peddling a hand-picked selection of homewares from independent U.K designers. Like an edited Etsy, a few of our favorites include furniture designer Alexena Cayless ‘ Ceramic Hip Flask, Zia Meadows ‘ handmade vintage lampshades and Takae Mizutani’s Egg & Soldiers ceramic holders.
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