Innovation was certainly on display at this week’s Google Buzz press conference, but there was only one moment that truly registered an 9.5 on my personal Coolness Quotient meter. That was during the mobile segment of the demonstration. Vice President of Engineering Vic Gundotra spoke into his Android phone, and the magic of Google Voice, combined with GPS-tagging and location-based services, allowed him to post his “buzz.” I know that reads like something Jeff Spicoli of “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” might have said.
If one looks thoroughly at the information posted on Google and other Google support sites, you'll see that Buzz will not be another Social Network profile to support. It will be a profile that actually will support you and help you to not only post media but also gather location-centric information so you can instantly search for whatever you need that's near you. It can also alert you not only when a friend is online but when they're nearby! I could keep going but I'm a new Google convert and I'm still learning. I'm very happy with my Android handset (Moto Droid - VZW) and it's ability to already take advantage of may of the benefits provided by Google Buzz. Time to learn more and get ready for a switch. I tried MySpace for a year, dropped it because it was childish. Facebook was nice for connecting to old classmates but not for much else because I have a life away from my computer screen and I'm not into playing social games when I could be enjoying someone's company in person. Also, in my business, I make more money when I actually interact with my clients in person. Buzz is different so the only other thing I'll say about it is to suggest everyone keep in touch with Buzz. It's lightyears ahead of what anyone's done so far!
Google's New Buzz: Not Exactly Light Years Ahead
Posted by: Renay San Miguel February 12, 2010 05:00 AMInnovation was certainly on display at this week’s Google Buzz press conference, but there was only one moment that truly registered an 9.5 on my personal Coolness Quotient meter. That was during the mobile segment of the demonstration. Vice President of Engineering Vic Gundotra spoke into his Android phone, and the magic of Google Voice, combined with GPS-tagging and location-based services, allowed him to post his “buzz.” I know that reads like something Jeff Spicoli of “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” might have said.