Comments on: Google Knows How Late Your Flight Is Running http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/ Startup and Technology News Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:59:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: The Inquirer ES : Google te dice si tu avión saldrá con retraso http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-2445718 The Inquirer ES : Google te dice si tu avión saldrá con retraso Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:37:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-2445718 [...] el aeropuerto también. La información para este servicio proviene de Flightstats.com vINQulos Techcrunch // [...] [...] el aeropuerto también. La información para este servicio proviene de Flightstats.com vINQulos Techcrunch // [...]

]]> By: The Zone Read » Blog Archive » links for 2007-12-19 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1900395 The Zone Read » Blog Archive » links for 2007-12-19 Sat, 05 Jan 2008 21:47:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1900395 [...] Google Knows How Late Your Flight Is Running Another new Google service — this one delivers details as to whether a flight is on time or delayed as well providing the estimated departure and arrival times. (tags: google) [...] [...] Google Knows How Late Your Flight Is Running Another new Google service — this one delivers details as to whether a flight is on time or delayed as well providing the estimated departure and arrival times. (tags: google) [...]

]]> By: danny http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1864202 danny Sat, 22 Dec 2007 15:22:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1864202 Google strikes again. good job. Google strikes again. good job.

]]> By: Neil, Katie and Baby T » Blog Archive » Google Knows How Late Your Flight Is Running http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1855787 Neil, Katie and Baby T » Blog Archive » Google Knows How Late Your Flight Is Running Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:59:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1855787 [...] Google Knows How Late Your Flight Is Running Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. [...] [...] Google Knows How Late Your Flight Is Running Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. [...]

]]> By: Sipboy http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1855733 Sipboy Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:38:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1855733 Go Google Go! Get in where you fit in. This proves that they are not afraid to operate in any space. Only problem is they are getting too big too fast. Things are going to get very political. Go Google Go! Get in where you fit in. This proves that they are not afraid to operate in any space. Only problem is they are getting too big too fast. Things are going to get very political.

]]> By: Chris L http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1855514 Chris L Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:07:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1855514 Anyone try this with their mobile platform? I use it for sports updates religiously and it would be a great feature to use on the go. Anyone try this with their mobile platform? I use it for sports updates religiously and it would be a great feature to use on the go.

]]> By: Uh-huh http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1855489 Uh-huh Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:56:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1855489 Old news. For as long as I can remember, you could type in flight numbers into google (e.g., AA 123) and the first result took you to the FAA's website that actually showed you a map of the country and where that flight was at that instant. Old news. For as long as I can remember, you could type in flight numbers into google (e.g., AA 123) and the first result took you to the FAA’s website that actually showed you a map of the country and where that flight was at that instant.

]]> By: Scott http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1855357 Scott Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:45:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1855357 The easiest and cheapest way to do this from a mobile device is to send an SMS to Google (466453 - spells "Google"). Just input the airline's full name or abbreviation (e.g., either "United" or "UAL") followed by a space and the flight number. For example, to track American flight 123, send the following SMS to 466453: AA 123 Within a few seconds you'll get a complete flight update from FlightStats.com. I have frequently found it to be even more accurate than what the screens at the gate show. I've posted a detailed piece on my blog about some of the things you can do via Google SMS. See it here: http://www.thewirelesswizard.com/tips-tricks-shortcuts/2007/5/30/google-search-gets-smarter-perfect-for-mobile-text-inquiries.html The easiest and cheapest way to do this from a mobile device is to send an SMS to Google (466453 - spells “Google”). Just input the airline’s full name or abbreviation (e.g., either “United” or “UAL”) followed by a space and the flight number.

For example, to track American flight 123, send the following SMS to 466453:

AA 123

Within a few seconds you’ll get a complete flight update from FlightStats.com. I have frequently found it to be even more accurate than what the screens at the gate show.

I’ve posted a detailed piece on my blog about some of the things you can do via Google SMS. See it here:

http://www.thewirelesswizard.c.....iries.html

]]> By: Dan M. http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1855304 Dan M. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:11:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1855304 If you're on a Mac, you can just use the Flight Tracker widget. It comes pre-installed on all Macs. If you have an older Mac (e.g. iBook) you can still download the widget...for free. It just bothers me that everyone bows down every time Google decides to copy or encroach upon someone else's idea. Oh well, on goes Googliath! If you’re on a Mac, you can just use the Flight Tracker widget. It comes pre-installed on all Macs. If you have an older Mac (e.g. iBook) you can still download the widget…for free.

It just bothers me that everyone bows down every time Google decides to copy or encroach upon someone else’s idea.

Oh well, on goes Googliath!

]]> By: Yako http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1855156 Yako Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:30:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1855156 I like it, they should focus more on small things like this than on keep buying companies I like it, they should focus more on small things like this than on keep buying companies

]]> By: Parul Bindra http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1855079 Parul Bindra Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:48:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1855079 It downloads a Google Earth file and shows the flight as a location in Google Earth, updating every 1 minute. Perhaps not terribly useful, but fun for airplane and map geeks like me. I think this is the coolest thing EVER! Parul www.bhopu.com It downloads a Google Earth file and shows the flight as a location in Google Earth, updating every 1 minute. Perhaps not terribly useful, but fun for airplane and map geeks like me. I think this is the coolest thing EVER!

Parul
http://www.bhopu.com

]]> By: micfo.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1855039 micfo.com Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:29:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1855039 Search engine becoming better day by day! seems tracking people will be much easier in coming future. Search engine becoming better day by day! seems tracking people will be much easier in coming future.

]]> By: o [cc] do [caiocesar] na [www] :: Google e o atraso dos vôos http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1855021 o [cc] do [caiocesar] na [www] :: Google e o atraso dos vôos Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:13:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1855021 [...] (via TechCrunch) [...] [...] (via TechCrunch) [...]

]]> By: kornix http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1854942 kornix Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:42:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1854942 " when a feature is found by accident (but is amazingly useful) perhaps the rate at which it gets used (or frequency) is better in the long term than if found by advertising." Im not sure I would agree with this. an avarage google user does not find out about new features reading techcrunch. I guess google could add a small tooltip with 'new feature' somewhere on their page as they have it in gmail. more people would now about new features, still that might not be there goal as beta functionality is safer to test with fewer users. ” when a feature is found by accident (but is amazingly useful) perhaps the rate at which it gets used (or frequency) is better in the long term than if found by advertising.”

Im not sure I would agree with this. an avarage google user does not find out about new features reading techcrunch. I guess google could add a small tooltip with ‘new feature’ somewhere on their page as they have it in gmail. more people would now about new features, still that might not be there goal as beta functionality is safer to test with fewer users.

]]> By: Chris http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1854935 Chris Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:37:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1854935 #16, we can do this from Google Toolbar itself instead of going to flightstats.com. Or if you are in a e-mail or web page, just select the text and hit the search button in the toolbar, it does the same trick and saves time and typing another URL address. #16, we can do this from Google Toolbar itself instead of going to flightstats.com. Or if you are in a e-mail or web page, just select the text and hit the search button in the toolbar, it does the same trick and saves time and typing another URL address.

]]> By: Marcin Grodzicki http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1854466 Marcin Grodzicki Wed, 19 Dec 2007 07:46:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1854466 #19, and all: I don't understand why everyone is so excited: for one, it's not google's core business (whether it's search or webapps) and it's cluttering their search results. Also, if Chris #23 is right - it's including pay-for-result which in my oppinion lowers google 'neutral' standard. And also, I too don't think their search results get any better, maybe SEO guys get smarter faster than google can invent new ways of indexing pages... #19, and all:
I don’t understand why everyone is so excited: for one, it’s not google’s core business (whether it’s search or webapps) and it’s cluttering their search results. Also, if Chris #23 is right - it’s including pay-for-result which in my oppinion lowers google ‘neutral’ standard. And also, I too don’t think their search results get any better, maybe SEO guys get smarter faster than google can invent new ways of indexing pages…

]]> By: The Naked SEO Guide from Netpaths http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1854396 The Naked SEO Guide from Netpaths Wed, 19 Dec 2007 07:00:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1854396 <strong>Custom Search Operators Let You Dig Data Deeper...</strong> Using these tricks for search engine optimization research you can find more details about a website. SEO’s need as much competitive information as possible to create the best possible online marketing campaigns for our sites.Google Fresh Date Se... Custom Search Operators Let You Dig Data Deeper…

Using these tricks for search engine optimization research you can find more details about a website. SEO’s need as much competitive information as possible to create the best possible online marketing campaigns for our sites.Google Fresh Date Se…

]]> By: facebookjunkie http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1854350 facebookjunkie Wed, 19 Dec 2007 06:28:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1854350 definitely not new, i noticed this before my trip to miami back in August. definitely not new, i noticed this before my trip to miami back in August.

]]> By: Nag http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1854341 Nag Wed, 19 Dec 2007 06:23:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1854341 Hi Duncan, This feature was there since long time, and i used this in the past as well. Not sure what is new about this.... Following link would give what all can be sent to "GOOGLE" via SMS and what we can get.. http://www.google.com/intl/en_us/mobile/sms/ Hi Duncan,
This feature was there since long time, and i used this in the past as well. Not sure what is new about this….

Following link would give what all can be sent to “GOOGLE” via SMS and what we can get..

http://www.google.com/intl/en_us/mobile/sms/

]]> By: Chris http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1854339 Chris Wed, 19 Dec 2007 06:22:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1854339 If you guys take a look at the resulting URL from clicking on the link provided by the Google results, you'll see that this is a CPC campaign by FlightStats. Google isn't paying them anything, it's the other way around. If you guys take a look at the resulting URL from clicking on the link provided by the Google results, you’ll see that this is a CPC campaign by FlightStats. Google isn’t paying them anything, it’s the other way around.

]]> By: Jeff the Great http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1854302 Jeff the Great Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:51:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1854302 I didn't think this was anything new? I didn’t think this was anything new?

]]> By: Nigel http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1854301 Nigel Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:51:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1854301 #16 Because not everyone has an i-phone or an expensive data plan. SMS is a very easy proposition. #16 Because not everyone has an i-phone or an expensive data plan. SMS is a very easy proposition.

]]> By: Technology Slice http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1854261 Technology Slice Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:18:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1854261 Google knows too much!!! Google knows too much!!!

]]> By: Antje Wilsch http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1854252 Antje Wilsch Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:06:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1854252 @search maybe if there were better search results it'd be better... I know I"m not the only one who still has to search 4-5 times before I give up still not finding my answer exactly. I just don't see search results themselves getting better. Still plenty of dead links, often dubious Wikipedia info, and outdated blog postings that come up in my searches. Thank goodness for the paid search b/c half the time those obsessive PPC people understand my search habits better than the organic results do. @search maybe if there were better search results it’d be better… I know I”m not the only one who still has to search 4-5 times before I give up still not finding my answer exactly. I just don’t see search results themselves getting better. Still plenty of dead links, often dubious Wikipedia info, and outdated blog postings that come up in my searches. Thank goodness for the paid search b/c half the time those obsessive PPC people understand my search habits better than the organic results do.

]]> By: Corey http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1854225 Corey Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:35:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/18/google-knows-how-late-your-flight-is-running/#comment-1854225 This post got me thinking about the other features that are built into Google that a lot of people forget are there...I did a post at my blog...check it out if you want by clicking my name. This post got me thinking about the other features that are built into Google that a lot of people forget are there…I did a post at my blog…check it out if you want by clicking my name.

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