Top 5 Myths, Rumors & Misconceptions about Google

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Top Rumors & Misconceptions about Google When it comes to the Internet, it just doesn’t get much bigger than Google. Google has conquered the search engine world so completely that its very name is synonymous with Internet search.

Google’s success has garnered a lot of it. In fact, an enthusiastic press corps and caffeine-fueled blogosphere scrutinize Google’s every move.

The following is a list of the top 5 myths about Google.If any of these rumors sound too weird to believe, don’t take our word for it. Just Google it.

5: Google Doesn’t Make Any Money

In 2008, Google made nearly $22 billion. Ninety-seven percent of the company’s revenue came from advertising. How did they pull this off? Google has developed two highly profitable advertising models: Google AdWords and Google AdSense. See : Making Money with Google Adsense Ads

4: Google is Making You Dumber

What’s the capital of Uruguay? Who was the first female NASA astronaut? What exactly is Newton’s Second Law of Motion? Oh, that’s easy! Google. Google. See : Google May Not Be Suggesting the Right Things

3: Google Knows Everything About You

It’s all true: Google saves search queries associated with your Internet Protocol (IP) address for nine months. It uses software to scan Web e-mails for keywords. With a new cell phone service called Latitude, your friends (and Google) always know where you are. Even YouTube always seems to suggest videos that you actually want to watch. Creepy, huh? See : Google Might Really Know a Lot About You

2: Google Earth is Spying On You

The myth about Google Earth is that it’s the world’s most powerful real-time spy camera. The truth is that every image you see on Google Earth is an average of one to three years old. Google collects and composites images from satellite and aerial imaging companies like DigitalGlobe and Tele Atlas, as well as from government agencies and the armed forces. Popular : Take a Virtual Tour in Moon with Google Earth

1: Google Wants to Own the Internet

When Google buys something — like YouTube — it usually makes front-page news. That’s why some Google watchers are intrigued by the company’s extremely quiet purchase of miles and miles of optical high speed dark fiber. Insiders say Google owns more dark fiber than any other organization in the world. As more and more people use the Internet to download movies, TV shows, music and other media, Internet service providers (ISPs) will struggle to meet the increased bandwidth demands. Google, meanwhile, will use all of that dark fiber to build its own faster, more efficient version of the Internet. When ISPs reach their capacity, they will have no option but to route all of their traffic through Google.

Source : howstuffworks.com

Stefan :

I think I have to disagree with Google not making us dumber. It’s similar to use a calculator. When you start to use a calculator regularly you stop counting with you head which leads to worse math-skills. By looking for every answer on Google it may result in you stop learning because you don’t “need” the information. On the other hand looking up a lot of answer may also result in learning more since you are reading more. The question is if it stays with you. I’m a bit split on the subject.