Google 411
Today Google announced a new beta product, Google 411 service. You can call up 1-800-GOOG-411, and get local business information, and even connect to the number free of charge. If you say "text message" a SMS message will be delivered to your phone with the information you requested (standard SMS fees apply). In their FAQ when asked about advertising through this service, they reply, "At this point, the service is still in its experimental stage and we don’t support ads." For all of you security freaks, Google does record your number, the time you call, and how you say each command. This is done to, "distinguish you from other users, and ultimately, to personalize the service to you." You can block caller ID, if you don’t want Google collecting your information. The service is completely automated, and no phone reps are available to help you, hence why it’s free.
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