Google Launch Treasure Map Mode For Google Maps
As part of Google's rather elaborate suite of April Fool's jokes they've unveiled a "Treasure Map" mode for Google Maps. [youtube]http://youtu.be/_qFFHC0eIUc[/youtube] Here's O'Connell Street in Dublin using Treasure Map mode: And if you switch to street
Youtube Shutting Down
Well no, it isn't really, but seems that their April Fool joke is this hilarious video featuring lots of Youtubers: [youtube]http://youtu.be/GuCMQGgTPU4[/youtube] Of course Youtube is owned by Google who have an annoying tendency of shutting down
Alas, Poor Jaiku! [Podcast #59]
Just back from meetings in Brussels and London, Michele joins Conn for a podcast. They check out the Irish language version of EURid's site and look ahead to ICANN 46, next week in Beijing. Michele explains
Google’s St Patrick’s Day Doodle
As it's St Patrick's Day in Ireland Google.ie is now displaying the St Patrick's Day themed doodle: The graphic for today is a playful animation of some very stereotypical traditional Irish dancers - some of them
With and Without Makeup [Podcast #58]
It's makeover time for websites,as the Irish Times and Irish Independent try out new looks. Google Plus gets a touch up - nobody notices. Facebook announce a new look - has anybody actually seen it yet?
Deezer Launch Affiliate API
Music streaming service Deezer are launching an API for developers, but with an added twist. Developers will not only be able to integrate their apps with Deezer, but they'll also get paid for referrals they generate.