Good Bye

Good Bye

Hi, plussers! It is very sad that we have to say good bye here, it's still hard to believe Google killed Google+, a shame! How can #Google lose something with such potential.. again! It seems they need better people working for them. It was wonderful while it lasted.. specially at the beginning when we had more tools available.

Let's keep in touch ok? I have had a great time here, with amazing circlers, and would love to see you all again! At the moment I'm more active on #Minds, but I've also created an account on #YouMe today to try it out, and I also have #Twitter. Add me! Farewell..

https://www.minds.com/JessicaMeyer <-favorite
https://www.youme.social/-JessicaMeyer <- testing
https://twitter.com/jessy_meyer
update
https://jessymeyer.blogspot.com/ <- created it now with my exported Google+ content! (Google+ Exporter by Friends+Me)
https://mewe.com/i/jessica_meyer <- maybe if the follow feature comes I'll use it more

#signalflare
https://www.minds.com/JessicaMeyer

First #Orkut, now #Google+.

First #Orkut, now #Google+.. both great #SocialNetworks from #Google.. no other platform really replaced all functionalities from Orkut and I doubt it will with Google+. No idea where I'm gonna go.. back to #Twitter (@jessy_meyer)? which until last year I thought was dead.. Maybe if Google+ just sticked around it could also resurrect one day.. We need someone from +Google to combine Orkut and the original Google+ to create a new #SocialNetwork asap..

Originally shared by Danie van der Merwe

Google+ now to shut down in April instead of August 2019 - Talk about rubbing salt in the wound!

So most Google+ users have not yet found a suitable alternative judging by constant information exchanges I'm seeing (and I gained another 15,000 followers on G+ in the last two months). This is probably just going to upset users even more now and I've also seen quite a few now rather disillusioned about testing any new Google products out where it means building up data and having to abandon it (not the same say for switching Android keyboards where there may not be so much investment). Most users already left Facebook and have been quite vocal about not moving to Facebook. Seems MeWe and Pluspora have both grown tremendously from the G+ announcement already.

In the light of additional API issues that Google has had, and it throwing the towel in on consumer G+ versus sticking it out like Facebook does, it won't bode well in future for any new social network Google wants to establish. As it is I did not move my photos from Flickr to Google Photos and decided to go for my own hosted service that I fully control.

So there you have it - we have a bit over 4 months of Google+ left... My evenings are probably going to be a lot quieter as I don't have nearly as much interaction across MeWe, my anonymous Facebook Page, Diaspora, Minds, Friendica, Huubzilla, Mastodon, and my own blog all rolled together. Yes G+ has produced the most interesting and challenging interactions every single day with numerous followers.

Well, the sunset is now in sight... much sooner than we expected... One has to wonder how long enterprise Google+ will continue?

See Google's announcement at https://www.blog.google/technology/safety-security/expediting-changes-google-plus/

#google+ #socialnetworks
https://www.blog.google/technology/safety-security/expediting-changes-google-plus/

Wow, shocked.

Wow, shocked.. #Google+ is closing down.. It's all #Google's fault, it started with so much potential.. it was a great platform, but the updates just made it worse.. Unbelievable how Google has great technology and just lets them go to waste.. pretty sad. RIP #GooglePlus, you shall meet #GoogleWave soon..
https://mashable.com/article/google-will-kill-google-plus-in-april-2019/#u6_Hq0pe3.Oc

Seems the same as Google Drive but with new subscription options and family sharing.

Seems the same as Google Drive but with new subscription options and family sharing. Overall an improvement, but still no Linux sync, so it can't be my sole cloud storage. Pity.. Google is missing so much not supporting #Linux..

#cloudstorage #googleone #linux #googledrive #googlephotos#gmail #google
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-one-vs-the-competition-917551/

It doesn't look good.. it seems to take too much space.. has anyone tried it?

It doesn't look good.. it seems to take too much space.. has anyone tried it?

#hangouts   #google

New social network from the creator of Orkut..

New social network from the creator of Orkut..

#hello #orkut #google #socialnetworks
http://www.hello.com/index.html

Does the Google Spaces logo look too much like the Telegram logo?

Originally shared by Mike Elgan

Does the Google Spaces logo look too much like the Telegram logo?

Discuss on Spaces: https://goo.gl/spaces/oxNmtZqG1StQuUQcA

#Google #Spaces #GoogleSpaces

The complete list of 'OK, Google' commands

Originally shared by Google+ Top Contributors

The complete list of 'OK, Google' commands

"With Google Now, you can use voice commands to create reminders, get help with trivia questions, and, yes, even find out "what does the fox say?"

And, with the latest update from Google, the voice assistant's reponse will sound more natural than ever. (Though, of all the voice assistants, Google Now was already the most natural-sounding one.)

If you can't get enough of talking to your phone (or your Android Wear watch), we put together a long list of OK, Google commands to help you get more done with just your voice..."

Read on: http://cnet.co/1UN340X

#OKgoogle #Google #Mobile #gHelp #GoogleNow #Voice

17 Things You Didn't Know Google Chrome Could Do

Originally shared by Google+ Top Contributors

17 Things You Didn't Know Google Chrome Could Do

Some useful and fun stuff Google Chrome browser offers!

See them all on Buzzfeed: http://bzfd.it/1LZgm7t

#Chrome #Google #Browser #ChromeOS

#Google takes patent on #augmented #reality enhanced books #AR

Originally shared by Stefan Suurmeijer

#Google takes patent on #augmented #reality enhanced books #AR
http://www.fastcompany.com/3057464/google-takes-storybooks-through-the-looking-glass-with-augmented-reality

Maybe there's still time if you hurry..

Maybe there's still time if you hurry..

#google #googledrive
http://petapixel.com/2016/02/10/you-can-get-2gb-of-free-google-drive-storage-today/

One more reason to like Google ;)

One more reason to like Google ;)

In literally giving its deep learning technology away, Google believes it can accelerate the evolution of AI

#artificialintelligence   #google  

Originally shared by Phil Soper

True #wow: @Google has opened up its super-secret artificial intelligence technology to the world http://ht.ly/Us2u7 #deeplearning
http://ht.ly/Us2u7

6 Ways Google's Artificial Intelligence Could Impact Search Engine Marketing

6 Ways Google's Artificial Intelligence Could Impact Search Engine Marketing

#artificialintelligence #google
http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/6-ways-googles-artificial-intelligence-could-impact-search-engine-marketing-167890

Meet RankBrain: The Artificial Intelligence That's Now Processing Google Search Results

Meet RankBrain: The Artificial Intelligence That's Now Processing Google Search Results

#artificialintelligence #google
http://searchengineland.com/meet-rankbrain-google-search-results-234386

#google   #photos   #googlephotos

#google

#google
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/sep/22/what-does-google-want-glass-drones-self-driving-cars

#google

#google
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/aug/10/google-alphabet-parent-company

Understanding the difference between Google and Microsoft by looking at their cafeterias.

Originally shared by Mike Elgan

Understanding the difference between Google and Microsoft by looking at their cafeterias.

FOODBEAST breaks down the cultures of Microsoft and Google by looking at the food they serve employees.

From the post: 

Microsoft culturally sees food through the lens of Star Wars: a capitalist empire with many free-market options that you vote for with your wallet. They pay you enough to think with your money.

Google culturally sees food through the lens of Star Trek: a socialist empire in search of truth, where the basics of life are made free for you to focus on the complicated.

http://www.foodbeast.com/news/ex-google-employee-makes-a-brilliant-observation-about-microsoft-and-googles-meal-plans/

#Google   #Microsoft

Google made a brilliant acquisition of a brilliant app called Timeful. Brilliant, right?

Originally shared by Mike Elgan

Google made a brilliant acquisition of a brilliant app called Timeful. Brilliant, right?

Google has acquired a startup called Timeful, which makes a time management app. It's what you might call a smart app. Very smart. 

Basically, you tell the app what you'd like to accomplish on a regular basis, and it finds time in your schedule to make that happen. 

Do you want this technology in Google Calendar? 

https://youtu.be/omCWlj2BcDI?t=13m39s

#Google #GoogleCalendar #Timeful

#google #collections #googleplus

#google   #collections   #googleplus  

Originally shared by Rob Jongschaap

Google+ is Testing a New “Collections” Feature That Seems to be Part Pinterest, Part Blogging | Droid Life

' ... In Collections, which should be available on mobile and the web when it launches, users can create collections of photos, links, and videos, or follow other users’ collections. ... '

http://www.droid-life.com/2015/04/23/google-plus-collections-pinterest/
http://www.droid-life.com/2015/04/23/google-plus-collections-pinterest/