google search shows wimbledon score in real time

google search real time wimbledon score, originally uploaded by gorgeoux.

I've heard from @suw that running a Google search for Andy Murray may have something brilliant in store and whoa, there it is, at the top of the page: the Wimbledon score of his match that is now on, facing Andy Roddick. I obviously haven't gotten rid of the geek bug, but let me tell you why this is so terribly exciting (other than me being in the office with no time to follow the match on screen). It is a step forward from Google towards real-time results, crawling more interesting corners of the web and bringing us what is HOT NOW. If you can imagine that Google is fighting Facebook and Twitter for our attention, you can easily see how real-time results might just enable Google to get us back on board. As I blogged, and refreshed the search page, Andy Murray has just gone from 1-0 to 5-4 in the second set. Well played, Andy! Well played, Google! Also, have you seen scoopler? Real-time search engine backed up by solid investment. Not my discovery per se, but probably the best find at Twitter Dev Nest London.

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