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Google Sums Up 2013 In 1 Minute And 30 Seconds. The Result May Surprise You

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Google is on a mission to show you the top world events of 2013. Why? Because a lot of good happened this year.

It’s not too surprising that some highlights this year were celeb-centric (i.e. “the royal baby”) or that others revolve around this year’s tragedies (i.e. “Typhoon Haiyan,” and “Boston Marathon”).

But most of what we see is people overcoming challenges, acts of kindness and a multitude of reasons to celebrate the world we live in.

Of course, no year is perfect, and we should always strive to be better, kinder, nicer. But Google — and our team here at SLee and Topher — wanted to remind you that good always wins the day. [Read more…]

Humans Account for Less Than 40% of Global Web Traffic

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If you own or manage a website, you probably refer to analytics to track performance, and help you strategize. It may surprise you, however, that 61.5% of all web traffic around the world comes from bots — both good and bad.

According to a recent report from Incapsula, a cloud-based application delivery platform, less than 40% of global web traffic comes from humans. In fact, 31% of traffic comes from search engines and other “good bots,” while the rest comes from malicious bots.

Created by Statista, the following chart breaks down web traffic by source, including content scrapers, spambots and more.

Web Traffic Infographic

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Why Amazon Prime Is Better Than Netflix

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Amazon Prime is better than Netflix

Netflix has dominated the video streaming space for several years. It seems that everyone in this generation is coughing up the $7.99 per month membership fee for what now has become, for many, more essential than cable. But Netflix is no longer the only streaming service fighting to get into your living room. Let’s consider the possibility that Amazon Prime is better than Netflix (and cheaper, too). [Read more…]

Remembering SOPA

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Two years ago, over 7 million Internet users like you helped defeat the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) — a bill that would have censored the web and impeded innovation.

Since we combined our voices to stop SOPA, creativity has continued to thrive — both on and off the web.

Remembering SOPA

Of course, piracy remains a major concern and Google does its part to fight it, but, two years after SOPA, it’s clear that the Internet has been really good for creativity and entertainment.

Singers, filmmakers, and comedians today have more outlets for creativity online than ever before. The movie and music industries remain strong, and thanks to the Internet we have so many more choices for entertainment, including YouTube videos, online-only movies and TV shows, and surprise online-only releases of popular music.

The only thing SOPA would have done is restrict creativity, collaboration, and freedom of speech. Our reaction demonstrated the power of regular Internet users to affect policy — and it’s a tradition we should continue.

Celebrate the second anniversary of stopping SOPA by sharing the graphic now.

Share on Google+: https://takeaction.withgoogle.com/remembering-sopa-gplus
Share on Facebook: https://takeaction.withgoogle.com/remembering-sopa-fb
Share on Twitter: https://takeaction.withgoogle.com/remembering-sopa-twt

Source: Derek Slater, takeaction.withgoogle.com

4th of July, 2013: No Plans? Try These

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Once again it’s the 4th of July. Fireworks, hot dogs, and other Independence Day goodies might be poised to fill your holiday weekend. That’s certainly what the near future holds for SLee and Topher. 

But if you don’t have any plans yet, here are some suggestions of ways to spend your 4th of July

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Redbox Instant Review

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Update: This review is based on my personal experience with Redbox Instant. I hope it gives you a good idea of how the service works, but the best way to know if it’s right for you is to try it for yourself. You can even test it out risk-free. Redbox will give you a 30-day free trial; if you don’t like it, you can cancel your subscription — no questions asked. Click here to start your free trial.

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Redbox recently joined the ranks of online streaming video providers with their Redbox Instant service. These are my thoughts after a one-month free trial.
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