Technology

My take on emerging technologies, games and other geeky stuff…

Delete All Spam In Gmail

Computer Apps,Google,Technology

If you are like me and have a Gmail account (or more) that constantly fills up with Spam emails, this is news you have been waiting to hear. Every once in awhile, I go into my Spam folder which is innevitably full of about 1500+ spam emails. In order to clear out the folder, I always do a check all and then delete, then do the same for the next page, then the next page and so on until I am finally rid of all of those unwanted emails. Well, that long and annoying process is finally over. They have added a delete all spam email button. This is a great addition to Gmail and it will definately cut down on the email maintenance process.

Learn More at the Google Operating System Blog

NBC strikes deal with YouTube

Google,Technology

Just months ago, NBC Universal was demanding that clips of its shows be removed from YouTube. In the time since, YouTube has emerged as an Internet tour de force, and now NBC has changed its tune.

Read the full story at CNET

Always looking for the best price?

Online Retail,Technology

If you are carrying around a Web enabled phone, shopping just got a whole lot easier. With this new plugin for your phone, which is free by the way, you can enter in the barcode of an item you find in the store and instantly compare online prices, access reviews, and redeem coupons.

This sounds great in theory and I would love to try it out and tell you all about it, but it doesn’t let me send it to my Verizon phone. As soon as I can get it installed, I will start using it and let you know if it is worth the time or not. However, I think it looks and sounds like a great tool so please give it a shot and let me know what you think about it.

Scanbuy Shopper

MS Office 2007 Beta

Computer Apps,Microsoft,Technology

If you’ve heard about Office 2007 or if you haven’t, it is coming and it actually looks like it has made some very sweet improvements. Follow the link below to try it out.

Download Office 2007 Beta

As a result of the feedback received so far from beta testers, Microsoft is pushing back the release of Office 2007. Read the story.

Google Checkout

Google,Online Retail,Technology

Well, Google is finally rolling out its own ecommerce solution… sort of, it is more PayPal-esque than anything else. What they are offering is a place to store your purchasing information that will simplify online transactions. So how does it work? It seems really simple (I have signed up, but not purchased anything yet), but I am only going off what I have read so far.

First, you setup an account with Google Checkout, then you search through Google for what you are wanting to purchase, you will see a shopping cart icon next to results that allow Google Checkout to be used. When you locate items you would like to purchase, just add them to your cart as your normally do, then when it is time to checkout, their will be a Google Checkout Button. Click the button and then the magic happens.

I have been waiting for this to come out for awhile now, so naturally, as soon as I saw it I signed up. The only problem is, I don’t have anything to buy yet. As soon as I buy something, I will let you know how the process worked and if it is worth the time, but seriously, it’s Google, it has to be worth the time… right?

Stores that already accept Google Checkout

Google Checkout a Cost-Per-Action Model?

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