What’s the Google-411?

By Matthew Dollinger

Google Mobile

This isn’t new by any stetch of the imagination, but I think it’s one of the most useful things that Google has put out for the layman in a long time.  Do away with 411 or Directory assistance (doesn’t it creep you out how their voices aren’t the same after “city and state please?”) and move over to Google-411.

Simple enough… from any phone with SMS (text messaging) capabilities, send a text to 466453 (’GOOGLE’ on most devices… sorry smart phone users) with the name of a restaurant, business, sports team,  or weather to receive a text-back update you choose. 

Examples: 

Texting:  Sushi X Chicago  –> gets results –> (address, phone number)

Texting: Weather Chicago –> gets results –> (Full current weather report)

Texting: Score White Sox –> well you get the idea

This is actually smart enough to get stock quotes, movie listings, etc. and best of all it’s free (if you have text included on your phone plan.)  Read more about this by following this link to the Google Mobile site http://www.google.com/intl/en_us/mobile/sms/  Enjoy!

Filed in: Cool Technology, Google Gadgets, Using This Technology • Tuesday, April 15th, 2008
 

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Matthew Dollinger I would like to consider myself a real estate martyr, but I think that's a little drastic.


How I would like to position myself in the industry is somewhat of a "conduit" between agents/brokers and those continually innovating tomorrow's real estate model. I believe that Real Estate needs to ditch the mentality that it's "more than a business" and truly look to innovative companies, (regardless of industry), and learn from them. It's how we will grow and succeed in this marketplace.


I am constantly looking for new partners that share a passion for learning, innovating and implementing ideas. If you have a thought, idea, or would like to share, simply reach out to me.


Matt