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Today, YouTube is rolling out automatic captioning for all videos uploaded to the service, using Google’s speech recognition service. You can see a demo in the video above. More »
And this is why I love you guys. Within hours of Google’s Streetview going live in Australia, I’m already receiving images of funny quirks within the system. Like this one from reader Douglas.
Obviously, as the Streetview driver was making their way down Denigan street in the ACT, they felt an undying need to pull the Holden Astra in and go to the toilet grab a bite to eat to the Erindale shopping centre. The fun thing is that the camera decided to count that as part of the road, including the drivers door open and trees all around. For the full effect, drive back on Denigan street a bit and then go forward – you’ll cop a face full of tree for your trouble.
Even better though is the fact that they pulled in again a bit further down the road. I wonder what they forgot?
So, give us your best caption for this Streetview anomaly, and keep sending in those entertaining Streetview blunders pics.
[Google Streetview - Thanks Douglas!]
Apparently, Woz is a Price is Right fan. Unfortunately, he was just sitting in the front row and was never called down to play Plinko or spin the big wheel, because I bet that he really knows the prices of household products and could use a new Lincoln Towncar or whatever it was they gave away that episode. Oh, Woz. Hit the jump for another screenshot of Woz enjoying himself some game show goodness, then let’s hear your best captions in the comments section. Thanks, Brett!
My attempt: “Well, at least they won’t get outdated as quickly as my Free Willy tattoo.”
My attempt: “This had better not end up on the internet somehow.”
Surely, you can do better. [Treehugger]
During their interview last night at All Things D, Walt Mossberg called Steve Ballmer the “maestro of the whiteboard” and presented him with a fresh one to draw whatever he wanted (or maybe explain Yahoo, whatever). You’re looking at the finished product. What the hell is it?
Our own Mark Wilson: “How babies are made.” Can you do better?
“No, I asked you will it blend?”
Think you can do better? (You probably can.) Hit the comments. [Defective Yeti via BBGadgets]
