Hello, WORLD!! Smokkee here and today's post is on most ambitious company around these days, maybe the most ambitious company that ever existed.
We could talk about the fact that Google is one of the most visited websites in the world these days. Or the fact that they are also owners of other insanely popular websites such as YouTube, Picasa, GMail, Google Maps and this very site Blogger (and thank's to Google's AdSense program, I collect a little bit of income through this blog). I could even touch on the fact that if you don't have an iPhone or an iPad, you're probably viewing this page on an Android operating system and you're not alone. Andriod OS is now the most used OS in the world. And while the number one most visited site in the world is Facebook, Google's own social network Google+ is just as good, if not better, than Fb. G+ just doesn't get the same love as Fb does. While that's all old news, one bit of new news has me kind of divided this morning. I just heard a
rumor that Google is trying to purchase my personal favorite website now too.
All of that is impressive but that's not what I want to talk about today. I want to talk about the company's next few moves which to me are inspiring. Just what exactly is Google trying to be now? They have a lot going on but there is four points I want to address right now.
4) Telecommunications.
They're already known for having the most used OS these days, then they offer started to offer Google Voice, which works well for me as my back up phone line. So what's next? The next logical step would be for
Google to start offering wireless service themselves. They are now in the process of becoming a mobile service provider and although they say they're not trying to compete with existing Verizon and other already established couriers, I wouldn't put them doing just exactly that past them. Wait, what's the next logical step after that? Oh yeah....
3) Internet and Cable
If you don't know what Google Fiber is yet, you may find out soon enough. Google is no longer content with just being your OS provider and your hardware provider. They're expanding so they can be your broadband internet AND cable TV provider too. While they may face tough competition from Comcast and others, they may wind up getting the last laugh.
2) The new Amazon.
I'm not sure what Google has against Amazon but it seems that every move Amazon makes now is being matched by Google. We all know how great shopping on Amazon is so Google's own shopping service Froogle has yet to dent Amazon's profits but people are aware of it and while it isn't as great as Amazon, it's pretty decent. Google's Chromecast is a cheaper alternative to Amazon's Fire TV. The next area where the two internet giants will be going head to head at will be your home: Google plans on launching a service to
connect users with various home service providers such as contractors, repairmen, painters, etc.
1) Home computing
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| Chromebit | |
The biggest news Google has announced lately not related to Google Maps and Pac-Man is the fact that they've invented what may tear down the one remaining wall that separates home entertainment
here. The Chromebit turns any TV with a USB port into a home computer! Listed as only $100, it's one of the cheapest means of web browsing besides phones and tablets. The most attractive thing about it is since it's Android based, you already know how it works.
I got a feeling Google isn't anywhere near done surprising us yet. I can not wait to see what they do next.
Later, WORLD.
Smokkee Singleton
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