The Spread of Google

As much as I hate Google+, I can't help but to realize how linked in Google is to many of the things I do online.  In fact, this blog I'm writing on right now is now linked to Google.  It is pretty handy to be able to use my e-mail, blog, browser and other sites through one company.  Now if only Google+ would get better.

It is also very interesting how Google is being incorporated in their competition.  Google run Androids are extremely popular, but now Google has ties to Apple.

The Google+ App is now featured on the iPhone. User's can now not only view Google+ from their iPhones, but also create and edit posts.  This may be just what they need to boost Google+ and maybe have it compete with Facebook.

If this does happen, I literally wont ever leave the Google page, and I'm okay with that.

Almost, kind of cool luggage

It seems most new designs lately involve innovation using technology.  This is true with the new luggage design by Rodrigo Garcia.  The design is called hop! and it uses bluetooth signals from the user's phone to sensors in the bag.  The bag literally follows the phone at a short distance so that the user does not have to carry it.  

Now Rodrigo designed this after seeing a kid steal luggage on a bike. Soooo now he has designed a bag that is even easier to steal. Makes sense.

The idea of your material goods following you around is pretty cool, but when it comes to luggage, it doesn't seem very efficient.  First of all, it really is not that hard to roll a wheelie luggage behind you.  Also, what if you have more than one bag, or come to a staircase...

Good concept, just used in the wrong way.