Google is constantly in the news these days. Last week the industry got a first look at Google's proposed new Chrome operating system (OS). Many were unimpressed and said it will never replace Windows or Macintosh. However, Robert Strohmeyer says they are missing the point - Google has designed Chrome OS as a platform for people who use computers primarily online, not for those wanting myriad desktop applications. And that has implications for the growing number who work on the move.
Meanwhile, back at the coalface, Google has introduced a new clustering system for when you do an image search. Up to now, for instance, if you entered the word "Jaguar", it was unable to distinguish between the make of car and the animal. That's changed, and you get a little "Find similar images" below the thumbnails, which helps to narrow searches down quickly. The idea's very much in its infancy, and not all searches get this option. But it's a big help where it does come up.
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