Early Google Glass user describes it as ‘creepy-looking,’ says it’s likely to fail
The common knock on Google Glass has been that it’s far too dorky-looking for normal people to want to wear. David Pogue, writing at Scientific …
Android 4.3 leaks, shows only minor changes to Jelly Bean
Google was rumored to debut a new version of Android earlier this month at its I/O Developers Conference. The event has come and gone, however, …
Bad news, Glass fans: Google Glass will probably launch with terrible battery life
Whether or not Google’s connected eyewear will appeal to the mass market, early reviews painted Google Glass as a very intriguing product. It’s not without …
HTC One with stock Android will reportedly be announced within two weeks
Recent rumors suggested that HTC will follow Samsung and release a “Google Edition” of its flagship smartphone. According to a report from Russel Holly of …
Google reportedly eyes $1 billion-plus Waze buy, but Facebook may be blocking bids
Interest in social mapping and navigation provider Waze is reportedly heating up, with Google and several other “large tech companies” currently holding talks with the …
RIAA stamps its feet again, demands Google improve anti-piracy efforts
Shocking as it may seem, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) still isn’t happy with Google’s efforts to stamp out piracy. On its official blog …
Google Glass: Not just for nerds
Google Glass is a big deal. It marks the beginning of the next paradigm in consumer electronics, where intelligent wearable gadgets will take the place …
Don’t expect Google Fiber to come to your town anytime soon
Google Fiber has taken the United States, and the world, by storm. Google is looking to shake things up with extremely fast Internet speeds available at …
Google’s X Phone confirmed for Sprint
A recent filing with the Federal Communications Commission has confirmed that Google’s rumored X Phone device will be coming to Sprint later this year. The …
The future is mobile
“Mobile is eating the world,” according to industry analyst Benedict Evans. Ahead of a presentation to be given later this month at Book Expo America, Enders …
Google’s subscription music streaming service coming to iPhone and iPad – unofficially
Google took the wraps off of its subscription music streaming service last week at its I/O Developers Conference. To the dismay of many, Google Play …
Apple and Google to lead charge as wearable tech becomes $30-$50 billion market
Recent estimates suggested devices like Google Glass and Apple’s upcoming “iWatch” could be the start of a wearable tech explosion that generates as much as …
Google may be working on a revamped Nexus Q
Google appears to be working on a sequel to its ill-fated Nexus Q streaming device. The Nexus Q debuted at last year’s I/O Developers Conference …
Google vows to integrate Google Voice into Hangouts
When Google unveiled its new Hangouts service last week, keen observers noted that there was a glaring omission in the company’s effort to cobble together …
Google’s X Phone could be headed to Verizon and Sprint later this year
The rumored X Phone being developed by Google and Motorola unit is headed to AT&T later this year. A recent filing with the Federal Communication …
Get ready for a flood of Google Glass apps
With Windows Phone, Microsoft has shown us how difficult it is to launch a new mobile product without an expansive app ecosystem available right out …
Is Google’s greatest strength the freedom to fail?
Google clearly has a number of strengths, but its greatest may be the freedom to fail. Google shares are up more than 28% so far …
Are the new messaging apps from Facebook and Google a sign of fear?
It’s pretty fascinating that Facebook and Google debuted new messaging paradigms within six weeks of each other. Facebook Home’s one key feature is the prominent …
The five ways Google is ‘assaulting’ Apple
Google CEO Larry Page spoke about peace in the industry during the Google I/O 2013 keynote, but that doesn’t mean Google has plans to slow …
Good news for Google Fiber: Broadcast TV audiences are cratering faster than ever
The early reviews of Google Fiber are in from Kansas City and one of the most attractive features of the service seems to be how …
Google’s secret weapon: Maps
Google is always on the hunt for new ways to boost revenue from search ads, the company’s primary money-maker, and it may have just begun …
Google pushes new video standard that could cut bandwidth use in half
One of the constant complaints we hear from wireless and even some wireline ISPs is that the surge in online video demand has put a …
Google’s new Hangouts app will soon support SMS [updated]
Google on Wednesday announced a new application, known as Hangouts, during its annual I/O Developers Conference that looks to unify the company’s existing chat and …
Google Glass adds key apps, including CNN, Twitter, Facebook and Evernote
On the second day of Google’s I/O Developers conference, the company announced the availability of more “glassware” applications for its heavily hyped wearable computing device. …
Leaked video shows Microsoft may target Chrome in next phase of ‘Scroogled’ campaign
In the past year, Microsoft has increased its efforts to dethrone Google as the world’s top search engine. To accomplish this, the company has launched …
U.K turns up the heat in Google tax investigation
Google on Thursday faced questions from British lawmakers regarding the company’s tax practices, Reuters reported. It has been alleged that Google may have misled parliament …
Android 4.3 was a no-show at I/O, but report claims launch coming soon
The first day of Google’s I/O Developers Conference keynote has come and gone without a single mention of a potential update to the company’s Android …
Microsoft uses Google CEO’s own words against him in YouTube app battle
Microsoft doesn’t want to hear Google CEO Larry Page get on his high horse about the need for less negativity and more cooperation in the …
Google subtly tells developers that it’s OK to hack Glass
Given the potential safety and privacy concerns surrounding Google Glass, Google has put some very tight restrictions on what kinds of applications developers can build …
Google demands Microsoft remove YouTube from Windows Phone store
Google is not happy with Microsoft’s attempt to remove YouTube ads for Windows Phone users. The Verge reports that Google has asked Microsoft to remove …
