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Monday, June 30, 2014
Android L features revealed: Multitasking and recent apps
The new stacked card method is immersive, but not necessarily more helpful than previous iterations.
Farewell, Orkut: Google shuts down its first social network
Orkut was popular in Brazil, but never gained traction in the U.S.
What you missed at CE Week
Google I/O grabbed the headlines last week, but as you'll see in this video report, a few noteworthy items debuted at New York's CE Week.
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Friday, June 27, 2014
How to install the Android L developer preview on your Nexus 5 or Nexus 7
If you just can't wait for the official release, install Android L now!
Google talks about the Android L design and all the work that goes into making it great
The team behind the next version of Google's mobile OS couldn't stop talking about all the changes coming soon to a device near you.
Startup offers Netflix-like clothes rentals for women
Why buy when you can rent? That's the idea behind Le Tote, which offers a subscription rental service that lets you add new pieces to your wardrobe without having to buy them.
Amazon App Store offering over 30 paid apps for free
From AccuWeather Platinum to Plex, and 29 more paid apps, Amazon is offering over $100 of apps for free in today's sale.
Aereo investor says 'It's over now' after devastating Supreme Court ruling
Aereo may want to fight on, but if the company does it will have to look extra for future cash infusions.
The Nexus line isn't being killed, says Android's engineering head
The rumors have been squashed. One Google exec says Nexus devices are here to stay, even with Android Silver handsets on the horizon.
Android Influencers: Swiftkey evangelist Joe Braidwood
He's the Chief Marketing Officer for SwiftKey, an app you may use on your phone every day. He's also a longtime fan of smartphones.
Thursday, June 26, 2014
9 nifty things we found in our first hour with Android L
Android L is full of tweaks and enhancements. Here are just a few!
TVs, watches, Glass, and the Smartphone Cold War
We discuss the aftermath of Google's IO developer conference, including smartwatches, Android TV, the absence of Google Glass, and the Google/Apple cold war. With guests Jason Cross and Susie Ochs.
Ready to try Android L? Factory images now live for Nexus 5 and Nexus 7
Download the latest preview version of Android now!
Updated Google Search app lets you 'OK Google' from any screen
With the new Google Search app you'll be able to search with your voice anytime your screen is on--including from the lock screen.
Android Wear first impressions: The most useful wearable interface I've ever used
With instant voice-controlled search, messaging and more on your wrist, Android Wear changes the game. But 'OK Google' could be the second-coming of Glassholism.
Spec showdown: LG G Watch vs. Samsung Gear Live
The two first Android Wear-based smartwatches go head-to-head
Don't want to wait for Android L? Try Android Runtime (ART) now
Don't want to wait for Android L to get the performance boost the new Android Runtime promises? KitKat users can try it right now!
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Google Glass will get Android Wear notifications
Google's high-tech specs will get the same actionable notifications as its smartwatches.
Here's your first 'Android L' chanelog
And the end of the Android L portion of the Google I/O keynote, a big slide showed dozens of coming features in the shape of the letter L. Here's the list.
Google shows off Android TV, a software system for entertainment
The system lets people access a range of media content from Google Play and other services
Razer announces new games-oriented microconsole at Google I/O
Move over, Ouya—Razer's got its own Android-based microconsole on the way.
Watch the Google I/O 2014 keynote live
Here's where to watch Google's big kickoff to their most important event of the year.
Starting Monday, some Sony TV owners will be able to play PS3 games without a console
Sony is expanding its PlayStation Now service on Monday to the first of several devices that will get the game streaming service in the coming months.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Google quietly announces a spec bump to Glass
The wearable device will now come equipped with 2GB of RAM.
Five features Android should 'borrow' from the OnePlus One
The OnePlus One just arrived and we like what we see. Here are five features Google should consider implementing into its Android OS.
Sundar Pichai confirms: Next version of Android to be showcased at Google I/O, released this fall
A new change in the Google I/O agenda could have some Android fans very excited.
Just kidding, says Nest, we are totally sharing your data with Google
Of course Google-owned Nest will share your data with Google, but only if you say it's OK.
Soundhawk is a wearable for your ear that fine-tunes all the world's noises
When's the last time you actually heard a conversation in a noisy restaurant? SoundHawk wants to help you cut through the din to hear what matters.
Three important lessons Google should learn from manufacturers' Android skins
Just because stock Android is a better overall experience doesn't mean Samsung and company haven't had any good ideas.
FreeWavz wireless earphones use medical-style sensors to record heart rate data
Here's another ear wearable that tracks your heart rate. But FreeWavz is completely wireless, and uses a pulse oximeter for improved accuracy.
Monday, June 23, 2014
Nest thermostat to work with wearables, appliances, and even your car
The Nest Developer Program will allow Google's smart thermostat to be a major hub in your connected home.
Nest now works with Mercedes, Jawbone, Whirlpool and more
The company's long-awaited API allows developers to interface their apps, devices and appliances with Nest's devices
Watch out Google: Firefox OS-powered Chromecast competitor in the works
Recently, images of a FirefoxOS-based TV casting dongle surfaced online, but few people know who is making it or when it might be released.
Diane Von Furstenberg fashion frames for Glass now available for the diva price of $1800
Now you can be a Glass Explorer without sacrificing your feminine fashion sense. But you'll need to pony up major cash for the privilege.
With Android 4.4.3, Google fixes its dreary dialer and hints at future interface
Spoiler alert! Android’s new dialer in 4.4.3, deploying to some devices now, reveals a new design direction.
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Report: HTC planning 9-inch Nexus tablet with 64-bit Tegra processor for late 2014
The rumored tablet marks one of the first devices we've heard of to use the 64-bit version of Nvidia's mobile processor.
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Report: Samsung will parade an Android Wear smartwatch at Google I/O
Just months after shifting its smartwatch strategy to the Tizen OS, news emerges that Samsung is returning to Team Android in a very showy way.
Friday, June 20, 2014
Google's Nest pays $555M to acquire home camera maker Dropcam
Data will not be shared with Google without permission, Nest said
Lab Tested: New 21-inch 1.4GHz Core i5 iMac benchmarks
Macworld Lab takes a look at the new iMac Apple released earlier this week.
What you need to know about Amazon's Fire Phone
We spent some time with the new smartphone from Amazon and can answer any questions you might have.
Google adds music deep-linking to search on Android
Now when you search for that Pharrell song you are in no way sick of, you can immediately play it on Spotify, Rdio, YouTube, and more
The best alternatives to Google's stock Android apps
Don't assume the apps that came with your phone, or from Google, are the best ones for you.
Comic: Windows, the horror of the nineties
Macworld and Rich Stevens of Diesel Sweeties present Multitouch Theater, a weekly cartoon about Macs, iOS, and everything in-between. This week: The horror of the nineties is alive in Windows.
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Harley’s hawg goes electric with Project LiveWire, a battery-powered motorcycle
The great American motorcycle company steps into the future with a prototype model that could legitimize--and possibly overtake--the fledgling all-electric movement.
Juice with your latte? The wireless charging at Starbucks isn't that simple
Starbucks is adding wireless chargings to its coffee shops, but it's shockingly limited by a lack of compatible devices. Here's how to make your phone work with them.
Low-cost NFC tags will change how you control your Android device
Cheap plastic tags let you control your Android device through short-range radio communications. Here’s everything you need to know about how to implement a DIY solution.
Hands on with the Amazon Fire Phone
Susie Ochs got her hands on the Fire and didn't get burned. Put on some oven mitts and read this.
T-Mobile looks to keep customers satisfied with test drives, free music streaming
The latest moves in T-Mobile's Uncarrier campaign include letting would-be customers test drive an iPhone 5s for a week and allowing subscribers to stream music from more than half-a-dozen services without it counting against their data plan.
Dish Network ships its Wireless Joey video distribution system
One access point can stream to up to three clients using the 802.11ac protocol.
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Video: What we're expecting in wearables at Google I/O
Jon Phillips appears on Tech News Today to preview what we can expect to see on the wearables front from Google next week.
Adobe brings new life to the iPad stylus market with Ink and Slide
For years now, Adobe has been teasing Project Mighty, its iPad stylus and digital ruler prototypes; now, those prototypes have graduated to full-fledged product status in the form of Adobe's Ink and Slide. Here's our review.
Adobe updates Creative Cloud with new apps, new features, and even new hardware
All 14 of the major desktop apps are getting performance updates and new features, plus three new iPad apps and Adobe's first-ever hardware.
Apple introduces new, entry-level iMac
The 21.5-inch model comes with a 1.4GHz dual-core processor, and starts at just $1099.
Android Influencers: YouTube sensation Marques Brownlee
We sat down with the Android sphere's favorite Vlogger to find out why he loves making videos.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 review: Feels like a mid-range tablet from last year
With minimal upgrades over the Tab 3, the "next big thing" is apparently last year's big thing.
Spec showdown: Samsung's Galaxy Tab S vs. iPad mini, Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HDX
We pit the company's newly announced 8.4-inch Android tablet against the second-generation Nexus 7, iPad mini with Retina Display, and the 7-inch Kindle Fire HDX.
Catching Fire: What to expect from the Amazon phone
Will it be a 3D gimmick, a shopping ninja, the family jewel, or just another smartphone? We'll find out soon enough.
Monday, June 16, 2014
First Samsung Galaxy F image spotted, could be announced very soon for Korean markets
The oft-rumored smartphone could be announced for Korean markets and never make it to US shores.
Department of Transportation wants control over your phone's navigation apps
Regulators already say they can regulate smartphone navigation apps but want that authority explicitly enshrined in law.
Analysis: The screen's the thing with the Galaxy Tab S 8.4
The new tablets introduced by Samsung last week have two things going for them: the screens and the weight of the devices.
Why Hello SMS offers the best texting experience on Android
With a minimalist interface and some smart features, Hello SMS is king of Android texting apps.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Trying to fix blog!
Patience please, trying to fix blog. Seems auto posts are coming in to this blog from a unknown source and with no content in the post body there by throwing my sidebar below my posts.
I am working to resolve this issue!
I am working to resolve this issue!
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Friday, June 13, 2014
Google may join health data-tracking party with Google Fit
Apple's doing it, Samsung's doing it, and now Google wants to store your day-to-day health data too.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Google My Business app aims to streamline managing your business's online info
The new Google app gives businesses easy access to communicate with customers or edit how it's seen on Google services.
Left behind: The sad state of portable gaming devices at E3
The PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS are more marginalized than ever at gaming's biggest expo.
Starbucks gears up for wireless charging support nationwide
Starbucks is taking incremental steps, yet again, as it plans a national rollout of Duracell Powermat wireless charging stations.