YouTube starts shaming ISPs for delivering awful streaming
Move over, Netflix — you’re no longer the only video streaming service capable of shaming ISPs. Quartz notices that YouTube has started delivering small pop-up …
This awesome game breathes new life into Google Maps
Google launched a mapping game called Smarty Pins this week that has no apparent function except to be a fun way to educate yourself about geography. …
Control your smart home with Android Wear
If the existence of smartwatches is predicated on convenience — they need to be significantly more accessible than our phones. That’s why Android Wear’s out-of-the-box compatibility …
EU official slams Google for following the EU court’s own ‘right to be forgotten’ ruling
File this under the law of unintended (but entirely predictable) consequences. After hearing reports that Google had decided to remove a BBC News article from …
The single most disturbing Google search deletion yet
When Europe told Google that its citizens have a “right to be forgotten” by search results, the stated intention was to let ordinary citizens ask …
Just how far will Google go to make the world forget you?
The Guardian is now starting to report on the bizarre first wave of Google search results that are being erased thanks to the so-called “right …
Leaked specs show the Nexus 9 will be the most beastly Google tablet yet [updated]
We’re very happy to hear that Google isn’t going to stop producing Nexus-branded products anytime soon, particularly since both its Nexus 5 smartphone and its …
The Boy Genius Report: Android Wear is the start, but Apple can win the race
I’m not sure I am mentally ready for this whole smartwatch/band/charm/bracelet thing. I love watches — real watches — and it makes me sad to …
How to get Android L’s fantastic new notification system on your phone right now
Google’s newly unveiled “Android L” software is the biggest upgrade to the Android platform that we have seen in quite some time. The software includes …
An in-depth look at the journey behind Google’s gorgeous Android L redesign
When we think of iOS, in all of its various incarnations, we think of methodical progress. When we look at Android, we see stunted growth and …
You can now hack Android L
Hackers, start your engines — Andorid L is ready to be picked apart and made even more awesome. Google has released the source code for its …
Google buys music streaming service Songza
Just weeks after Apple’s surprising acquisition of Beats Music, Google announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Songza, another popular music streaming service. Although Google doesn’t …
This might be the single most important design change Google made with Android L
Google’s Material Design isn’t just there to make your phone’s UI look better — it’s also there to make your phone more functional. Droid Life …
Here’s Google’s latest plan to make Google+ matter
After ten years, Google’s first attempt at creating a social network is finally coming to an end. Google announced on Monday that Orkut would be officially …
The first Android Wear apps ever are now available on Google Play
As Google confirmed during the keynote at Google I/O last week, Android Wear devices will be much more than expensive digital watches. Although receiving notifications might …
New app shows us how incredible Google’s ‘Project Tango’ devices will be
Google recently showed off new prototype tablet and smartphone hardware that was part of an intriguing endeavor dubbed “Project Tango.” Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects team has …
The 4 brilliant new YouTube features that Google revealed this week
While the world’s attention was focused on Google I/O this week, Google quietly announced some terrific new features to YouTube during VidCon. In case you missed it, the …
How to run Android L without a compatible Nexus device
Google’s Android L Developer Preview can only be installed on two devices, including the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013), so Android fans who don’t …
Watch Google show off the craziest experimental smartphone we’ve ever seen
Google isn’t afraid to try things that are absolutely crazy and one of its wildest projects we’ve seen this year is Project Ara, an experimental …
Something most people missed during I/O: BlackBerry could be Google’s next victim
One announcement that received a little less fanfare than Android L and the Android Wear smartwatches at Google I/O this week was Android Work, an …
How to install Google’s awesome Android L update right now
Google’s I/O 2014 keynote certainly had its ups and downs earlier this week, but the clear highlight as far as we were concerned was Android …
How to find out if your phone is compatible with Android Wear
Android Wear was one of several highlights from Google’s I/O 2014 keynote earlier this week, as the company showed us that it wants to be …
Expect Nexus devices this year, as Google won’t ditch them in favor of Android Silver
Some reports have revealed that Google plans to ditch the Nexus family of devices next year and replace it with an Android Silver line that …
Chromecast connects to any device in an awesome new way
Forget Wi-Fi for your Chromecast connectivity needs, as Google has found a more interesting way to pair the dongle with nearby devices for streaming purposes, …
Yellow Nexus 5 confirmed on Google’s website
Google did not unveil new Nexus smartphones or tablets during its I/O 2014 opening keynote, but the company might be planning to offer fans a new …
How Google trolled everyone with Android L and the Nexus 9
Google had some very exciting announcements in store yesterday concerning its operating systems and web services, but the company did not reveal certain details that …
Will Google subsidize data to get the next 5 billion people connected?
For as nifty and novel as Glass, Google+, and 60fps gaming on a high-end Android device are, those aren’t items that will truly drive Google’s …
How to turn any smartphone on the planet into a virtual reality headset
When developers lined up for their free smartwatches following Google’s keynote on Wednesday, another intriguing creation made its way into the goody bag, one that appeared to …
A comprehensive list of every single new Android L feature
We’re all familiar now with all of the major new features that Google announced with Android L, including a new actionable notifications center, the new …
Google Now doesn’t need Android L to get awesome new features
Google’s voice-based virtual assistant has gotten even smarter this week, as Google issued a new Google Search update that brings some cool new features to Google …
