Googlers are clever geeks, we all know that, and the GoogleCL, i.e. Google Command Line tool, is just another evidence.

If you have a little knowledge of the command shell you know that many times typing some commands is better than moving your mouse, especially if the task is a recurring one.

Thus a command line extension to Google services is more than welcome, as it will allow to perform repetitive tasks easier and with less effort. You can find a good example below, as taken form Google Open Source Blog:

Ever wanted to upload a folder full of photos to Picasa from a command prompt? We did, a lot, last summer. It made us want to say:

$ google picasa create --title "My album" ~/Photos/vacation/*.jpg

So we wrote a program to do that, and a whole lot more.

GoogleCL is a command-line utility that provides access to various Google services. It streamlines tasks such as posting to a Blogger blog, adding events to Calendar, or editing documents on Google Docs.

For example:

$ google blogger post --blog "My blog" --tags "python, googlecl, development" my_post.html

$ google calendar add "Lunch with Jason tomorrow at noon"

$ google docs edit --title "Shopping list" --editor vim

GoogleCL is a pure Python application that uses the Python gdata libraries to make Google Data API calls from the command line.

Read more at the GoogleCL project page, or jump right to the examples. Along with a standard tarball, we have a .deb package ready for download, and hope to have it included in Debian and Ubuntu repositories in time for their next releases. We’re adding features all the time, so check in frequently. Or better yet, contribute.

GoogleCL brings cloud computing to your fingertips, literally!

The above is just one of the many services already available, and that can be found at GoogleCL Google Code page:

Blogger

$ google blogger post --title "foo" "command line posting"

Calendar

$ google calendar add "Lunch with Jim at noon tomorrow"

Contacts

$ google contacts list name,email > contacts.csv

Docs

$ google docs edit --title "Shopping list"

Picasa

$ google picasa create --title "Cat Photos" ~/photos/cats/*.jpg

Youtube

$ google youtube post --category Education killer_robots.avi

Now next step: anyone willing to port this on Androids and, maybe, Windows Mobile?

Via: Google Open Source Blog

Reference: GoogleCL Google Code page

Want lightning fast speeds from just about anywhere? Now Sprint is making that easier than ever with the new Sierra Wireless 250U, their latest USB modem to achieve full 4G speeds. I have experienced 4G with my t Overdrive, it is is faster than fast. Those of you who need a modem, but do not need a full wireless hotspot will certainly want to check out this latest offering from Sprint. At the least, keep reading for the full press release.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., and VANCOUVER, British Columbia – June 22, 2010 – Sprint (NYSE: S) and Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR; TSX: SW) today announced the availability of Sprint 3G/4G USB 250U mobile broadband modem from Sierra Wireless, bringing customers lightning fast speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G1 in any of the 33 Sprint 4G markets and dependable 3G speeds virtually everywhere else. Whether customers are streaming Hulu live, surfing the Internet or downloading huge files, they
will appreciate its compact size, round design, and 180-degree rotating hinge, which can accommodate both horizontal and vertical USB ports and provide an ideal fit for virtually any laptop.

Sprint 3G/4G USB 250U is available now through Business Direct and Business Solutions Partners followed by full channel availability by mid-July. Customers can purchase Sprint 3G/4G USB 250U from Sprint for free (excluding taxes) after a $50 mail-in-rebate, a $49.99 instant savings and with a two-year service agreement on a new line activation or eligible upgrade. Sprint’s 3G/4G Mobile Broadband Connection plan is priced at $59.99 per month for unlimited use on the Sprint 4G Network and 5 GB of data on the Sprint 3G Network (price plans exclude surcharges and taxes).2

“Sprint continues to lead the 4G revolution and is proud to expand its growing portfolio of devices with the addition of 3G/4G USB 250U from Sierra Wireless,” said Fared Adib, vice president-Product Development for Sprint. “Consumers, businesses and industries such as construction, government, healthcare and transportation will be able to extend their Internet experience beyond the home and office and benefit from the constant connectivity and real-time access at lightning fast speeds.”

Sprint 3G/4G USB 250U supports Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP and Mac OS®. Customers will appreciate its integrated GPS capability, which provides location, navigation and mapping solutions when connected to the Sprint 3G network. It is Sprint’s first USB modem with dual external antenna ports, and it is equipped with separate LED displays that make it easy for a user to know whether they are connected to Sprint’s 3G or 4G network. This unique, dual-mode device delivers faster speeds that can help businesses move ahead with their business goals – such as improved customer satisfaction, increased productivity and increased revenue.

“Following on the success of Overdrive™ 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot, we are extremely pleased to offer Sprint customers a unique new 3G/4G device, combining the speed of 4G with the reliable coverage of Sprint’s 3G network,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president-Operator and Distributor Sales for Sierra Wireless. “The Sprint 3G/4G USB 250U mobile broadband modem from Sierra Wireless is made for road warriors, providing flexibility, high quality and top-notch performance.”

Sprint is the first national wireless carrier to test, launch and market 4G technology. Sprint 4G is currently available in 33 markets, covers 50 million people and is expected to cover up to 120 million people by the end of 2010. Sprint 4G is available today in Georgia – Atlanta, Milledgeville; Hawaii – Honolulu, Maui; Idaho – Boise; Illinois – Chicago; Maryland – Baltimore; Missouri – Kansas City; Nevada – Las Vegas; North Carolina – Charlotte, Greensboro (along with High Point and Winston-Salem), Raleigh (along with Cary, Chapel Hill and Durham); Oregon – Portland, Salem; Pennsylvania – Harrisburg, Lancaster, Philadelphia, Reading, York; Texas – Abilene, Amarillo, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Killeen/Temple, Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, San Antonio, Waco, Wichita Falls; and Washington – Bellingham, Seattle. For more information, visit www.sprint.com/4G.

In 2010, Sprint expects to launch 4G service in multiple markets, including Boston, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, St. Louis and Washington, D.C.

In case one of your main factor to consider a mobile device is its direct sunlight behavior, the video below could help you choose.

Image courtesy of Techblog

Three phones were taken and compared in direct sunlight, to see if their screen is till doing its job, i.e. showing its content. Three phones were selected for the comparison:

• the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 (LCD);
• the HTC Desire (AMOLED);
• the Samsung Galaxy S (Super AMOLED).

As you can see, both the LCD and Super AMOLED screens are going a fair job, while the HTC Desire AMOLED screen is falling short, with the content not easily viewable.

Image courtesy of Techblog

Go give a look to the comparison video and make your choice!

Source: Techblog

There’s no limit to what android does – with cool developers like Christoph Studer, that certainly is the case…let’s add another useful tool to Android’s arsenal.  Introducing android-sms which backs up your Android SMS to Gmail automatically.  Currently the program is up to version 1.1.1.

You’ll be able to browse and search your incoming and outgoing messages – neatly put into threads – under the "SMS" label in Gmail. To browse your backed up messages, log into Gmail and click on "SMS" in the labels box, which is located in the left sidebar.

When using android-sms, your Gmail account must be set up to use IMAP.  The very first backup you do must be performed manually.  By default it will back up 100 messages at a time so if you have hundreds or thousands, it may take a bit of time.  After the initial backup, all backups thereafter are performed 20 seconds after a new SMS arrives.

Free to use, download a copy from the Android Marketplace today or visit the official website for source code (distributed under the Apache License, 2.0).

Question of the Day:  How many RSS feeds do you subscribe to?

For me, there is about 20 that I glance at, while it seems that there could be a couple hundred.  What is your situation with RSS feeds?  Hit the comments and let us know.