http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2408887,00.asp
Google Easter Egg Adds Emotions to 'I'm Feeling Lucky' Button Google has laid another Easter Egg for those searchers on its main homepage. The search giant got a little extra creative this week, replacing its "I'm Feeling Lucky" search button with other emotional options, including artistic, wonderful, and hungry - the most popular answer in a recent Google user poll. By hovering the mouse over the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button, the grey box twists into an emotion. Click it, and be transported directly to a page full of results that reflect said feeling. "I'm Feeling Hungry," for instance, leads users to a Google results page displaying local restaurants in your area. While it might not direct you to an intended search result, Google's new feature will provide users with an interesting way to discover new content and services. The spinning options seem to rotate in small groups - try hovering your mouse three times, and you'll see three different options. Give it another immediate whirl, and the same three options may scroll in. Step away from the button for a few minutes, and new choices should twirl through. Today, "I'm Feeling Stellar" brings you to Google Earth's Hubble Telescope page, with information about the telescope and links to various star photos and details. Try "I'm Feeling Trendy," and you'll be directed to Google's Hot Searches page, where Friday's top two topics at press time were the Empire State Building shooting and the cancellation of UFC 151. Each option takes you to Google's own service, including everything from its recently launched Google+ Local Zagat ratings page to its World Wonders Project. While "I'm Feeling Doodley" isn't exactly a real emotion, click on it and you will be directed to Google's latest Doodles. In response to Google's announcement on Thursday, most of the 70 comments on its Google+ page were positive, expressing excitement over the new feature. "Nice and witty evolution of an iconic part of the landing page!" user Wietse Jorissen wrote today. For more, see PCMag's roundup of the best online Easter Eggs below. _______________________________________________ Please be sure to include a URL to the article. Reply to the sender with a "Thank you" if you like this post. _______________________________________________ Medianews mailing list [email protected] http://lists.etskywarn.net/mailman/listinfo/medianews
