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Android App Inventor Will Live On At MIT

8:55AM August 17, 2011 | Kelly Hodgkins

Last week, we shared the news that Google’s Android App Inventor was being shelved, despite its popularity as an educational tool. Last week’s bad news is this week’s good news as App Inventor has found a new home at MIT. More »

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Google Could Make App Inventor Open Source

2:30PM August 10, 2011 | Kelly Hodgkins

Google hinted its educational tool, App Inventor for Android, may become an open source project for the educational community. More »

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7 Ways Google Labs Changed The Internet Forever

7:45AM July 21, 2011 | Kyle Wagner

Google closed the doors on Google Labs today. The ongoing projects aren’t disappearing; they’ll be absorbed into other departments, and many have already “graduated” into full-fledged products. The spirit and mission of the initiative will live on, just in a decidedly less centralised way. More »

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The 20 Best Google Labs Add-Ons For Gmail

8:00AM May 13, 2011 | David Murphy - Maximum PC

The best thing about Google is that its employees have all the time in the world – or at least a Google-bestowed chunk of hours – to devote to various side projects.  You might recognise some of these.  Like, say, Gmail.  More »

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“Got The Bob” Keeps You From Sending Emails To The Wrong People

5:00AM October 14, 2009 | Adam Frucci

Nothing’s worse than realising you sent those pictures of you in the shower to mum instead of Mona. Trust me. Now, Gmail is here to help you out, making sure you’re sending emails to who you intend to. More »