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November 17, 2010

More Google Tools: Data Management Tool, Mobile Google Docs

The Google train keeps on rolling. Read on to learn about some great tools for managing large data sets, as well as how to access, edit, and share documents on your mobile device.

October 05, 2010

Google Goggles Comes to the iPhone: Another Visual Search Technology Advance

A few blogs ago, I featured some augmented reality apps, and mentioned Google Goggles. Well, Google Goggles is now available for the iPhone and you can see a nice video of how it works.

August 25, 2010

Google Adds Voice to Gmail: Just One Step Closer to World Domination!

Google's latest addition to Gmail is the ability to make and receive Google Voice phone calls. This is just another feature to add to Google's impressive and growing list of tools that make it a force to be reckoned with, and another reason to jump on the Google bandwagon if you haven't yet.

August 09, 2010

Move Over Skynet, iPad is Taking Over

Although it's only been on the market, the iPad is being adopted an an amazing pace. And one of its most rapid adoption communities are physicians and healthcare professionals. How will the iPad change medicine?

June 01, 2010

What Smartphone is Right for Physicians?

There are many smartphones on the market and each has its pros and cons. Read on for some info on how to choose the one that's right for you.

May 12, 2010

Social Media Revolution 2: The Sequel

My first blog post back in December of 2009 was the original Social Media Revolution video by Erik Qualman. Now it's updated to reflect some additional stats, and is just as eye opening as the first version.

April 19, 2010

Web 2.0 Services for Medicine: A Comprehensive List

Digital strategist Heidi Allen points out a great Canadian wiki that keeps an up-to-date list of all sorts of online resources for physicians. Bookmark this site, you'll refer to it often!

April 18, 2010

More Google Tools: Bookmarks Lists and iGoogle Home Page

Google has another tool that you might find useful, to keep track of things that you search for or map: Google Bookmark Lists. Check out the video from YouTube. And don't forget, you can keep track of all these tools and gadgets if you set up an iGoogle home page!

April 13, 2010

Google Docs Redux

A couple of months ago I wrote about using Google Docs for easy, fast, and free collaboration. Well, Google just overhauled the whole system. Check out the video.

March 17, 2010

Google Health: Why Should You Know About It?

When you think of Google, do you just think of a search engine? If you aren't familiar with Google Health, you should be. Here's why:

March 16, 2010

Google Easter Eggs: And Now For Something Completely Different

Everybody knows Google, but do you know Gothic Google? Elmer Fudd Google? How about how to access the hidden Google Earth Flight Simulator? Read on for some fun tips on how to find and use the hidden "Easter Eggs" within Google.

March 01, 2010

Top 10 Medical Apps That Are Actually Useful for Physicians and Med Students

I love Top 10 lists. They're short and to the point. Here's a couple that I hope you'll find useful in sorting through all the junk.

February 03, 2010

Apple vs Google: Battle of the Tech Titans

The technorati debate on Apple iDevices vs Google Android devices has been going on for months. With the announcement of the iPad, it's geared up considerably. Today I dish up some food for thought, with the caveat that much of it was written before the iPad announcement, and right now we don't know if there will be any tweaks before its launch (or what's in store for iPad 2.0). For those of you who love a good tech device debate, dig out your popcorn!

January 19, 2010

Need to Collaborate With Colleagues? Use Google Docs!

Need to collaborate with colleagues on a book chapter, journal article, spreadsheet, or lecture presentation? You can do it all using Google Docs. Here's how.