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7 Google products you didn't know existed

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Google has not only become synonymous with web searches, but it has also become well known for providing only indispensable services like Google Maps, Gmail, Chrome, and YouTube. However, Google offers such a large number of internet services, that is highly likely you’re still not using it to its full potential. Here are Seven incredible useful Google products you didn’t know existed. Explore the universe from your browser: Google Sky I’m sure you all know about Google Maps and Google Earth, but did you know about GoogleSky? Yes, it’s a thing, just go to Google Sky and you’ll see what I’m talking about. It’s a really cool page that lets you explore the entire night sky just like you might with Google maps. You can zoom in pretty far, and you’ll notice in some spots there are images that are higher resolution than the surrounding areas. But that’s not the only way you can look at the night sky because it also has options to view in Infrared, Microwave and ev...

Facebook stock fell 19% Investors call for Zukerberg firing

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After all the controversy Facebook In. has generated in recent months, it was inevitable that, at some point, the social media giant would get the reality check it had coming. The July 25 disappointing earnings report and the July 26 th historic19% stock price fall appeared to be fitting conclusion to a difficult first half of 2018 for Facebook. To add to this Facebook has been sued by a shareholder for misleading the investor community. What has hit Facebook? Facebook Inc and its chief executive Mark Zuckerberg were sued on July 27 in what could be the first of many lawsuits over a disappointing earnings announcement by the social media company that wiped out about $120 billion of shareholder wealth. The complaint filed by shareholder James Kacouris in Manhattan federal court accused Facebook, Zuckerberg and Chief Financial Officer David Wehner of making misleading statements about or failing to disclose slowing revenue growth, falling operating margins, and...

7 Secrets Whatsapp Tricks You Should Try

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7 lesser known WhatsApp tricks you should try now Almost every person who owns a smartphone uses WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned instant messaging app, which has now evolved into a multi-purpose platform.  However, there are many lesser-known tricks that can help users get the most out of WhatsApp.  From reading deleted messages to marking chats as "unread" to creating your own GIFs, here are 10 tips and tricks every WhatsApp user should know. WhatsApp Groups: You can restrict group members from sending messages, dismiss admins WhatsApp rolled-out several features to give more powers to group admins/founders.  Admins can restrict members from sending messages and changing the group title/subject, icon, and description. This can be done by tapping on "Group Settings" under "Group Info".  Also, admins can demote other admins using "Dismiss as Admin" feature (by long-pressing on admin's name in "Group Info"). However, ...

3D-Printed Homes You Can Actually Live In

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A small community of 3D printed concrete houses is coming to the city of Eindhoven in Netherland. Project Milestone is about five houses built sustainability using 3D printing. The builder claim that they are the first 3D printed houses that one can actually live in. They look like five stones that have landed in future. Though 3D printing is effective with objects produced in large quantities, this housing society shows that custom manufacturing has arrived. What is the fascinating project? The Dutch city of Eindhoven is set to be the first in the world to have habitable homes made by a 3D printer, in an innovation its backers believe will revolutionize the construction industry. Of the first five new houses to be put on the rental market next year, the smallest, with two bedrooms, has already attracted applications from 20 interested families just a week after images were made available. This isn’t just a technology demonstrator. The initiative attempts to s...

Google Maps Vs Waze: Which is better for you ?

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Wondering which mapping app to guide you through your next journey? Google Maps is far and away the world's favorite, but savvy drivers also talk up Waze for its crowd-sourced traffic and alert features. Decisions, decisions. Fortunately, both are available for free on iOS and Android. Both also happen to be owned by Google, though they're designed to suit different scenarios. And iPhone owners will be pleased to note that, beginning with iOS 12, Google Maps and Waze will be supported through Apple's CarPlay, as the infotainment system opens up to third-party mapping software. Here's a primer on what both of Google's navigation apps do best, and why you should use them if you don't already. Google Maps Waze Best For Public Transportation, Exploration, Walking, Bicycling Driving Commuting Pros Extensive features set, Ride sharing integration; Publi...