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google hangouts

Coping with suicide through old chat logs

'The sadness in Sam’s last chat message to me was palpable.'

On Aug 6, 2016 by Yael Grauer

IRL

The absolute best apps and digital tools for long-distance relationships

Being apart shouldn't be hard.

On Mar 6, 2016 by Jam Kotenko

Tech

This comedian did 1,000 improv scenes last year—in Google Hangouts

There were some glitches.

On Jan 17, 2016 by Cece Lederer

Internet Culture

The Department of Energy got experts to answer ‘Star Wars’ questions

The nerdiest Google Hangout ever?

On Jun 12, 2015 by Eric Geller

Internet Culture Parsec

How to use Google Hangouts’ secret emoji

Chatting is about to become way more fun.

On Dec 19, 2014 by AJ Dellinger

Tech

Disney veteran raises over $130K to save hand-drawn animation

Disney may have sworn off hand-drawn animation for a while, but that doesn’t mean animator James Lopez is ready to give it up.

On Sep 5, 2014 by Beth Elderkin

Streaming

By the end of 2014, you’ll be able to text 911

Because isn't this what we've all been waiting for? A 'K' from an EMT?

On Aug 9, 2014 by Micah Singleton

Tech

Daily Fluff: Long-distance relationship is hard for bulldog couple

Haldo and Annabelle coordinate via Google Hangouts.

On Feb 25, 2014 by [email protected]

Internet Culture

Tangled Web: The unwritten rules of Google Hangouts

Half-online Hangouts are super weird. 

On Sep 5, 2013 by Jess Zimmerman

Internet Culture Via

15 ways Google changed the world

Few companies have had as large an impact on our daily lives as Google. 

On Sep 4, 2013 by Kris Holt

Tech

Gay couples get married over Google Hangouts

Weeks before France began allowing marriages of gay couples, several got married without even having to leave the country.

On May 27, 2013 by Kris Holt

Internet Culture Society

Astronauts host a Google+ hangout from space

NASA astronauts on the International Space Station—and some on the ground—took questions in front of an online audience of more than 7,000 people.

On Feb 22, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture Society

Google+: The “fastest-growing network thingy ever”

Google+ added a new Communities feature that will allow users to create public and private groups for discussion and Hangouts. 

On Dec 6, 2012 by Kris Holt

Internet Culture

Google+ to host hangout with Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Steven Spielberg

The actor and director are promoting their upcoming film, Lincoln. Google is promoting its social network.

On Sep 5, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

Streaming

YouTube launches step-by-step video production classes on Google+

Want to go from newbie to YouTube Partner? Google's got you covered.

On Jul 17, 2012 by Michelle Jaworski

Business Tech

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