Category: Google
The 11 BIG things that were announced by Google at Google IO
Google this evening unveiled tonnes of new things. The presentation took so long that I think it must have started before the beginning of recorded time. So to save you the time – here's the eight most important things from…
Nest smart thermostat opens up its platform to developers
Nest, the smart thermostat and smoke alarm system that was recently acquired by Google has announced that it is opening up its systems to developers – which could lead to tighter integration with many other technologies. The company claims that…
Google enters URL registration sector with Domains
Google continues its campaign to totally dominate the internet with the news that it is launching its own domain registration service. The service, called Google Domains, is still in testing phase, so you have to be invited to sign up…
Google Glass now on sale in the UK… for £1000
At last! Google Glass, the fabled wearable headset is now available in the UK. Since its announcement in 2012 it has only been available in America – initially to developers, but more recently to the general public. Brilliantly though, it…
YouTube "Music Pass" coming soon – prepare for everyone to get angry at YouTube in a few weeks time
Word on the street is that YouTube is about to start blocking music videos from independent labels that haven't signed up to the company's new music subscription service. Sounds like that's going to go down well… According to The Graun,…
Google to launch health app "Google Fit" next week?
After Samsung's S Health, and Apple's HealthKit, it seems that Google has its own plans for a health app – and could be announcing (or even launching) it next week. Google's I/O developers conference kicks off next Wednesday (think WWDC…
Is Samsung developing an Android Wear smartwatch?
The smartwatch market is booming in 2014, with a new device popping up almost weekly. Samsung was one of the first major tech brands to launch a wearable with its Galaxy Gear watch. It's even developed its own OS, Tizen,…
Google heads into space with futuristic acquisitions
There's been a couple of intriguing stories over the last 24 hours that all point towards one thing… Google is heading for the stars! First up, last night it was announced that the company has bought Skybox Imaging, a "start…
Google finds Android's answer to "Continuity" and iBeacon?
Google is apparently working on a service that will allow you to interact with the Internet of Things and other devices, without faffing about with authentication – which could be the company's response to both Apple's "Continuity" philosophy as well…
Google Chome for iPhone and iPad could be about to get much faster
If you use Chrome on iOS then you've probably noticed that it can be a little sluggish. This isn't necessarily Google's fault, but Apple's. Cupertino had been using a dirty trick to keep it crappier than its own Safari browser…
