June 8th, 2009 | by Adam Feldman | published in Google Ajax API
Last year we launched the Transliteration API as an addition to the AJAX Language API. This gave users the ability to transliterate (the process of phonetically converting words from one script into another) text into several Indic languages using a n…
The SketchUp team goes to Google I/O
June 8th, 2009 | by SketchUp Team | published in Google SketchUp
Last week was Google’s annual developer conference: Google I/O. This year was my first year attending and, I have to say, it was a fantastic conference. There were lots of inspiring sessions and presentations on Google’s numerous APIs. On the 1st day …
Why we need to see the sea
June 8th, 2009 | by Aaron Stein | published in Google Earth
The ocean is a vast, deep, dark place. It has long been a source of mystery and fascination, inspiring epic tales. Early attempts to measure and better understand its depths involved dropping a rope overboard until the end hit bottom, then hauling up…
June 5th, 2009 | by Vincent Paquet | published in Google Voice
Numbers are important. Whether it is a time to meet, a phone number to call, or an amount of money, catching a number correctly is a big deal. Trying to scribble down the right number while listening to a voicemail can be a pain, which is why numbe…
Getting Started in Free and Open Source
June 5th, 2009 | by Ellen Ko | published in Google Open Source
The Open Source Programs Office’s Cat Allman and Leslie Hawthorn will be presenting at a brand new conference, Open Source Bridge, in two weeks. Their talk, “Getting started in Free and Open Source” will be held on Wednesday, June 17 from 11:20am – …
The Developer Sandbox, now with Video Interviews!
June 5th, 2009 | by Neel Kshetramade | published in Google Code
The Developer Sandbox was a new addition to this year’s Google I/O. The Sandbox featured a diverse range of developers and apps, all with one thing in common — they’ve all built applications based on technologies and products featured at I/O. The…
10 things you (probably) didn’t know about App Engine
June 5th, 2009 | by The App Engine Team | published in Google App Engine
What could be better than nine nifty tips and tricks about App Engine? Why, ten of course. As we’ve been participating in the discussion groups, we’ve noticed that some features of App Engine often go unnoticed so we’ve come up with just under eleven f…
June 5th, 2009 | by Sebastian Tonkin | published in Google Analytics
We’re very happy to announce the recent launch of Central de Conversiones, a new Spanish-language blog covering Google’s measurement tools including Google Analytics, Website Optimizer, Insights for Search, AdPlanner and others. Both Googlers and GAAC…
June 5th, 2009 | by Mike Marchak | published in Google Code
This year’s Tech Talk sessions at Google I/O cast light on a few key ingredients necessary for developing great software and applications, including faster methods and techniques, a re-envisioning of how to do things better, down to a robust architectu…
June 5th, 2009 | by Roman Nurik, Android Developer Relations | published in Google Maps
Last week at Google I/O we released the Google Maps API (JavaScript version) addition to the Developer Qualification program. Designed for professionals who currently develop or want to develop applications based on Google and Google-sponsored Open Sou…
June 5th, 2009 | by Niki Fenwick | published in Google.org
Today is World Environment Day and I wanted to point your attention to a major initiative that just launched and is supported by Google: The Prince of Wales’ Prince’s Rainforest Project, dedicated to protecting the Amazon rainforest. Check out this vid…
June 5th, 2009 | by mquagliarello | published in Youtube
Currently, the Senate is writing major health care legislation that has the potential to affect millions of Americans who currently lack coverage, as well as businesses and families who are getting hit with rising costs.That’s why YouTube Senator of th…
Barcode your bookshelf with Google Books
June 5th, 2009 | by Inside Google Book Search | published in Google Books
Posted by Ryan Sands, Google Books Online TeamThis week, a Google software engineer named Matt Cutts posted a great Google Books tip on the Google Webmaster Central YouTube Channel. Using a simple USB-powered barcode scanner, Matt shows how you can eas…
Rapping about Google Docs and Sites
June 5th, 2009 | by miriam | published in Google Student Blog
Happy Friday! As you might recall, we were posting weekly Apps Student stories for a while, and now we’re finally back from our hiatus. Except this week we won’t be posting a video, but instead we feel inclined to share this incredible rap from a stude…
June 5th, 2009 | by Maile Ohye | published in Google Webmaster Central
Webmaster Level: BeginnerSince the release of our Search Engine Optimization Starter Guide last November, we’ve steadily been adding localized versions for our international users. Today, we’re happy to announce that the guide is now available in 40 la…