Google Disconnects GOOG-411 Google will shut down 1-800-GOOG-411, its voice-powered directory assistance service, on Nov. Click on the Doodle and you'll hear "Imagine" and be treated to some drawings.
Now, GOOG-411 is offering up nearest intersection to help people find their way. You can imagine how this would be useful if the address given was on a long road. If you've ever called an information service, you know you can get an address and a...
Meanwhile, radio ads could have lots of synergies with any future Goog-411 (voice-powered search) monetization efforts, which will similarly use audio clips. Imagine being able to see exactly how many Nintendo Wiis are on the shelf and getting...