GoogleFilter: Introducing
Google Click-to-Call. "Here's how it works: When you click the phone icon [on a Google ad], you can enter your phone number. Once you click 'Connect For Free,' Google calls the number you provided. When you pick up, you hear ringing on the other end as Google connects you to the other party. Then, chat away
on our dime" (emphasis added).
Here are a few screenshots (scroll down), but I can't actually find live examples. The reason being that Google, some say, is "
only testing this service in designated areas of the United States." In addition, the Slashdoters
have beat us to an insightful convo. Then again, don't most snarky MeFites see Google posts as completely passe. Nonetheless however, I think it is ripe for discussion (especially considering the privacy policy (both
big and
little) state that a third party will have access to your phone number).
posted by JPowers
on Nov 28, 2005 -
36 comments
If you liked the Craigslist/Google Maps combo, you'll be happy to hear that the boys and girls over at
Engadget have a tutorial on how to make your own annotated multimedia Google map. Pretty sweet!
posted by JPowers
on Apr 10, 2005 -
3 comments
