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Google's Changing Algorithm

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 – running time 43:08

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What's up with Google and their changing search algorithm? Join us to discuss what Google's aiming at and what we can expect in the future! Also, see the new Han Solo novelty item that we absolutely NEED, and speaking of Google, the top 15 Gmail add-ons you never even knew existed!

What's up with Google and their changing search algorithm? Join us to discuss what Google's aiming at and what we can expect in the future! Also, see the new Han Solo novelty item that we absolutely NEED, and speaking of Google, the top 15 Gmail add-ons you never even knew existed!

15 Add-Ons to Become a Gmail Power User

Many users live their lives in Gmail, all without ever recognizing its full potential.

Source: PC World

13:06 | Play

Han Solo In Carbonite Ice Trays [Pic]

Yep, we need these.

Source: Dallas Observer

18:14 | Play

Google Makes Changes to Search Algorithm an Average of Once Every 17.5 Hrs

With several hundred signals that are read and processed by their search algorithm, we've always known that Google puts a tremendous amount of time, money, and effort into making their results match their users' needs. Now, we have an idea of how much tweaking is done: a lot.

Source: TECHi

25:45 | Play

King Arthur's Round Table May Have Been Found by Archaeologists in Scotland

Archaeologists searching for King Arthur's round table have found a "circular feature" beneath the historic King's Knot in Stirling.

Source: Telegraph UK

34:22 | Play

Why Some People Don't Get The Flu

To answer that question, University of Michigan researchers did the first study of its kind: They infected 17 healthy people with the flu virus and discovered that everyone who is exposed to the flu actually is affected by it, but their bodies just have a different way of reacting to it. Half of the study participants got sick; the other half didn’t notice a thing.

Source: MSNBC

40:24 | Play

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Show Title:
Diggnation
Description:
Diggnation is a weekly tech/web culture show based on the top digg.com social bookmarking news stories.
Categories:
Comedy, News & Politics, Technology & Gadgets
Launch Date:
Jul 1, 2005
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Kevin Rose (Host)