Learned about Google's new
SMS service via
Scott Hanselman's blog. This service allows you to do things like search Google using your phone by sending a text message. The results will be sent back to you as one or more text messages. I haven't been a big "texter" but this seems like it could be a pretty useful service. I experienced very acceptable response times when playing around with it this afternoon. For instance, I'm getting pretty thirsty and need to know where to find some beer in my neighborhood. I sent a text message, beer 66219, to Google (46645), and I received two replies listing some local establishments willing to help quench my thirst in under 20 seconds.