Shame on Siri - Google Brings Enhanced Voice Search To iPhones And iPads

In an official blog post, Google announced today that it’s adding its enhanced voice powered search to its ‘Search App’ for the iPhone and iPad. This update will include enhanced voice functionality which is similar to Google Now feature that’s already available for Jelly Bean users. This feature proved to give some prominent results in Android devices and now Google is bringing this feature to iPhones and iPads to kill Siri. ...

August 9, 2012

Bill Gates On India, China, Philanthropy, Technology and More

In this recent interview for Bloomberg’s Charlie Rose, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates talks quite a bit about India, China relative to technology, Philanthropy, Technology industry, how US Politics slow down innovation and much more. Its worth to spend around one hour of your time watching this video which was aired in the first week of July on Bloomberg’s network. The interview starts with an intro of Bill Gates on his latest visit to India, what differs India from China relative to technology and his opinion of where each excels, etc. I have listed out some interesting from the video below: ...

August 6, 2012

Windows 8 Retail Packaging Leaked [Pictures]

Just after Microsoft announced the final copy of its next generation operating system, Windows 8 is ready to ship, the build ISO is already leaked online and available on several torrent sites, here is now the boxed copy is going to look like. This picture below will be how Microsoft is going to pack its Windows 8 to sell in retail stores from October 26. Microsoft has chosen to display its Metro Style (stop calling it as Metro!) logo on the packaging. Are you excited to upgrade your PC? ...

August 6, 2012

Media Sources Confirm iPhone 5 Launch Event for September 12

Majority of tech media sources confirm that Apple will hold an event on September 12 at which the company will likely unveil the new iPhone, probably called as iPhone 5. iCosmoGeek usually don’t exaggerate on the iPhone or iPad mini release rumors or concept devices that usually happen in Apple fan boys cosmos. But, this one seems to be legitimate and we covered this news item as this happens to be Apple’s game changing device that could be a problem for Android. ...

July 31, 2012

Google Released 3D Maps To iOS Before Apple Maps

Today, Google announced the availability of 3D imagery for Google Earth on iOS devices. This much anticipated release is only available to iPhone 4S, iPad 2 and new iPad as rendering the polygons of Google’s 3D maps takes a lot of horsepower. According to release notes of the app update (as shown in the screenshot above), Google Earth for iOS version 7.0 now offers 3D imager and tour guide: ...

July 27, 2012

Google Acquires E-mail Genius Sparrow

Popular third-party email genius client Sparrow has announced 20 minutes ago that it has been acquired by Google. The company tweeted on its official twitter page about the acquisition. Dom Leca, CEO of Sparrow posted on the Sparrow blog that the company has been acquired by Google, and that they’re joining the Gmail team to “accomplish a bigger vision.” We’re excited to announce that Sparrow has been acquired by Google! ...

July 20, 2012

Official Now! Windows 8 To Go Sale On October 26

Microsoft’s next generation operating system, Windows 8 will be available to customers from Friday, October 26, 2012. According to official blog post, Steven Sinofsky announced at Microsoft’s annual sales meeting that customers will be able to get Windows 8 – whether in upgrade fashion or on a new PC – starting on October 26th. New to Windows 8? Start reading about it in the following posts - Windows 8 Editions Upgrade Cost Upgrade cost for existing PC users Who’s going to upgrade? ...

July 19, 2012

10 Things To Know About Ex-Googler, New Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer

Yesterday, Google’s first female engineer, Marissa Mayer, resigned. After spending 13 years at Google, she begins her career as Yahoo’s new CEO at the age of 37. She is ‘product focused’ and focused on the ‘user experience’. She is good at mentoring talent. At Google, she was responsible for Google’s popular products: the simple white search homepage, Gmail, Google News, and Google Images. [Credit] Not familiar with this newly appointmented CEO? Here are some of the interesting things to know about Marissa with some inputs from GeekSugar: ...

July 18, 2012

What Happens When G-Male And Siri Fall In Love? [Humorous Video]

Here is a story of intelligent device meets intelligent device! Two individuals named G-Male and Siri meet and fall in love. What happens next? In this hilarious video (after this picture), you will find some guest appearances Blackberry, Yahoo, AOL, and more. Best part of this video: Siri: I trusted you!!! G-Male (Google): So does everyone. G-Male and Siri: A Love Story [Video]: And here is a bonus video for you to laugh: ...

July 14, 2012

Weddings, Engagements Will Be Announced Like Birthdays On Facebook

Would it be nice to wish your friends on their weddings or engagements with just a single click, just like the current Birthday feature on Facebook? Now, the company released a new “Weddings and Celebrations” feature that will display special events, starting with weddings and engagements, along with friends’ birthdays. It works just like birthday feature which shows up in the top right side of page when you log in. ...

July 13, 2012