I’ve been wanting to play with GoogleVoice for a while now! And since I’m anticipating the arrival of my Droid Milestone, I just set my foot down and said I want it and want it now

So, if you’re not in the U.S. you may not access GoogleVoice. The only thing you can do is send a request for an invite from Google. Good luck with that as Google hasn’t released GoogleVoice to the world yet! Oh and it gets worse, apparently current GoogleVoice users are not able to invite others it seems!

If there’s a will though, there’s a way! I did this all the way from Kuwait and I’m pretty sure you can do too. Below I explain how:

CAUTION: I am not responsible for any varied experiences you may have, nor am I responsible for any security threats you may exposed to. DO AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

1. Use a U.S. based proxy on your browser. Make sure the proxy you use supports SSL. If you do not have a clue about what I’m talking about, make sure you read the following.
2. After you’ve set your proxy correctly, navigate to http://www.google.com/voice
3. Sign-in with your googel id that you want to use with GoogleVoice
4. Choose your favorite U.S.-based number
5. If you use Vonage or Skype or any other similar service with a U.S.-Based number, make sure you input it as this number will be used to verify your account. Google will call you and ask you to enter a code.
6. Once all that is set, you’re good to go and Vowalaaah!

So far, it’s awesome Love it!

Recently Google announced that it’s Beta version of Chrome 4.0 has support for extensions! Let me tell you, they are awesome so far and very very useful!! They just make your chrome web surfing experience richer and more fun

I’m currntly running chrome version 4.0.249.43 with extentions for Gmail checker, Google Translate, Google Wave, and URL shortner!!! Check it out y’all!

Google Extensions

Google Chrome – Beta 4.0

“At Google we believe that open systems win. They lead to more innovation, value, and freedom of choice for consumers, and a vibrant, profitable, and competitive ecosystem for businesses.” – A Googler, Official Google Blog

“Federation of American Scientists has developed a freely downloadable video game that simulates some of the processes going on in the body. The FAS has even initiated a study to see whether kids become more receptive of the relevant concepts.” – Michael, Medgadget

Good stuff! About time, but definitely would be nicer if the graphics were enhanced a bit, had a plot and a story line Download it here!

Ok OK! I know I’m wayyyyyyyyyyyyy late, but I just watched the Wall-E, the animated cartoon! I loved the cartoon and the message behind it. I even laughed so many times

What’s interesting is when Wall-E boots up, he make the mac noise I hear when I turn on my macs at home!!! Now Wall-E is even cooler, don’t you think?

” Young American woman travels over to Jerusalem to meet some friends, see the sights, live the life. Overzealous border security officers ask her a bunch of questions, take issue with her answers, and a few well-placed bullets later she is allowed entry into the country with a somewhat altered MacBook in tow. So what can we all learn from this incident? Firstly, back up all the data you consider important; B, Israeli policemen don’t mess about; and 3, distressed laptops look gorgeous no matter how they got there — just look at the way the glass trackpad has wrinkled up from the force of the bullet penetrating near it, it’s a borderline work of art.” Vladislav Savov, Engadget

I definitely wouldn’t want that to be my pool old PowerBook! Although it would be a great excuse to buy a new mac

With all the developments going on with Google’s Android and being a avid techie, it was time to abandon my BlackBerry Bold and move on to Motorola’s Droid, aka Milestone!! I’ve ordered it online and it will be shipped shortly! I can’t wait for it to get here

The city of Los Angeles has moved on and bought into the Google Cloud! Accourding to Google’s Official blog:

Today we’d like to officially welcome another customer to the mix: the City of Los Angeles. Starting today, Los Angeles will be equipping 34,000 city employees with Google Apps for email and collaboration in the cloud. – Google.com

Wonder if our government will do the same? Some how I doubt we will since it’s been locked in with Microsoft. All the best L.A. and enjoy the wonders of G-Apps

WOW!! Google has done it again folks!!! Now you can get “Free” Internet service from your toilet through their TiSP Service  Apparently this is legit and I sure wish to try it someday.

For those that missed it, this is what they said on their site:

“Google TiSP (BETA) is a fully functional, end-to-end system that provides in-home wireless access by connecting your commode-based TiSP wireless router to one of thousands of TiSP Access Nodes via fiber-optic cable strung through your local municipal sewage lines.” – Google.com

Now is this a cool and innovative solution? Yes! Is it hygienic? Probably not so much

And you thought toilets were only good for crap!

[hat-tip: Nakoolt!]

UPDATE: OK, so apparently this was a 2007 April fool’s joke! A little too late Nakooolt!!! Wikipedia had this to say!

Well, GE has done it for us in a very nice and interactive graphic. It sure is interesting to see how the chart values change with age. Check it out here.

[hat-tip: Medgadget]