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| Google Engineers have a habit of sneaking Easter Eggs and Hidden Features into their products |
INTERNET firm Google has added in a new Search trick that will help starve off boredom for hours and hours.
Google has a reputation for sneaking fun Easter Eggs into its products and services, like this helpful little boredom-killer.
If you’re bored of typing “Do A Barrel Roll” into the Google Search Bar (go on, try it) then you’ll be pleased to hear the Californian firm has introduced a new search feature.
When you search for the phrase “Fun Facts” or “I’m Feeling Curious” – Google will serve you with a randomly generated faction.
What Kind of Bird is Kazooie? What is Dracula's real name? How did the state of Florida get its name? Who were the first people to use money?, were some of the facts NewsNewsBlog.blogspot.com saw when testing out the new feature.
The new Google feature is perfect for a quiet moment in the office, or when you are put in charge of putting together the questions for your next Pub Quiz.
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| Search for “I’m Feeling Curious” and Google will serve up a random factoid for you to enjoy |
Google recently unveiled a host of other changes to its site including an all-new logo.
The Google Maps app has also had a recent refresh.
An updated version of the hugely successful mobile application now includes the best food and drink spots close to your neighbourhood when you tap on your location on the map.
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| Google Maps now recommends places to eat close to your location, based on what it thinks you’d enjoy |
Once you pick the category that suits your craving, you can scroll through in-depth details about each location.
Swipe through photos, get details (Family Friendly? Quick Bite?), read ratings and reviews from Google and other diners.
Google will also reveal why it thinks certain locations may be particularly relevant to you – for example, Google Maps may recommend a place that’s popular with other diners who visited a place you’ve been to in the past.
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