Google's futuristic glasses move closer to reality

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• Google's futuristic glasses move closer to reality
• Facebook slides as underwriters give mixed ratings
• With Page voiceless, Brin appears at Google show
• First five cities getting Sprint 4G LTE coverage in July
• HBO Go streaming app comes to the Kindle Fire
• Tech Etiquette Rules For Commuters and Travelers
• With Page voiceless, Brin appears at Google show
• Faster search, better photo sharing in new Android
• Google sells small tablet, challenges Kindle Fire
• Yahoo teams up with Clear Channel, iHeart Radio
• Enjoy some Olympic Games fun on your Android
• Google's futuristic glasses move closer to reality
• Yahoo teams up with Clear Channel, iHeart Radio
• Google sells small tablet, challenges Kindle Fire
• iOS users more loyal to apps than Android
• Google Internet glasses on the way
• Comcast agrees to pay $800K in settlement with FCC
• News Summary: Comcast's settlement with FCC
• Conditions imposed in approving Comcast-NBC deal
• Developments in British phone-hacking scandal
• Huawei Ascend D Quad delayed until August
• Stratfor to settle class action suit over hack
• News Summary: Wozniak, Dotcom slam US piracy case
• Infinity Blade for iOS tops console titles as most profitable Epic Games franchise ever
• A comparison of smartphone and tablet shipments
• A look at BlackBerry maker Research in Motion
• News Summary: Google sells small tablet
• Waze social GPS technology coming to cars later this year
• A look at recent tech-industry earnings
• How consumer-electronics makers are faring
• News Summary: Faster search in new Android
• News Summary: Brin appears at Google show
• Facebook slides as underwriters give mixed ratings
• News Summary: Mixed ratings for Facebook stock
• News Summary: Google to sell futuristic glasses
• Google goes up against Amazon, Apple with Nexus tablet
• Apple changes App Store search without warning, costs developers sales
• Reno OKs tax breaks for Apple project
• News Summary: 3 months in NY poker case
• News Summary: Rebooting 'Spider-Man,' in a flash

Google's futuristic glasses move closer to reality Posted: 27 Jun 2012 09:10 PM PDT Google helped create a world brimming with digital distractions for people spending more of their lives tethered to the Internet. It's a phenomenon that seems unlikely to change so Google is working on a way to search for information, read text messages, watch online video and post photos on social networks without having to fumble around with a hand-held device.

Facebook slides as underwriters give mixed ratings Posted: 27 Jun 2012 05:26 PM PDT The Wall Street analysts who know Facebook best are giving the company's stock a mixed review. Think: like, not love.

With Page voiceless, Brin appears at Google show Posted: 27 Jun 2012 03:06 PM PDT Google co-founder Sergey Brin made a splashy entrance during a San Francisco conference while CEO Larry Page recovered from an ailment that has left him unable to speak.

First five cities getting Sprint 4G LTE coverage in July Posted: 27 Jun 2012 06:08 PM PDT We probably don't need to sell you on 4G data coverage. After all, being able to grab data on your mobile device at blazing speed is the type of thing that sells itself. And for those of you in Atlanta, Dallas, … Continue reading →

HBO Go streaming app comes to the Kindle Fire Posted: 27 Jun 2012 05:44 PM PDT You already stream shows and movies on your Kindle Fire via Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Instant Video, but if you're an HBO fan, you'll love the newest addition to the tiny tablet's arsenal of streaming apps: HBO Go. Starting today, you can … Continue reading →

Tech Etiquette Rules For Commuters and Travelers Posted: 27 Jun 2012 03:18 PM PDT As an old proverb goes, politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax -- it softens us. Being respectful to fellow straphangers and travelers can make trips more pleasant for everyone and in the case of tech etiquette, a little can make a big difference.

With Page voiceless, Brin appears at Google show Posted: 27 Jun 2012 03:06 PM PDT Google co-founder Sergey Brin made a splashy entrance during a San Francisco conference while CEO Larry Page recovered from an ailment that has left him unable to speak.

Faster search, better photo sharing in new Android Posted: 27 Jun 2012 03:23 PM PDT Faster ways to search content on the Internet and share photos between two phones are promised in the next version of Google's Android operating system for mobile devices.

Google sells small tablet, challenges Kindle Fire Posted: 27 Jun 2012 09:03 PM PDT Google unveiled its attempt to catch up to Apple and Amazon in the growing market for tablet computers. It also provided a titillating glimpse at its vision of a digital future through the mind-boggling lens of Internet-connected glasses.

Yahoo teams up with Clear Channel, iHeart Radio Posted: 27 Jun 2012 09:10 PM PDT Yahoo is teaming up with radio station giant Clear Channel, expanding on its strategy to offer exclusive content to counter Facebook and Google in the competition for Internet advertising dollars.

Enjoy some Olympic Games fun on your Android Posted: 27 Jun 2012 06:00 PM PDT The Summer Olympics will begin next month in London, England. Despite some of the issues it has endured throughout the years, it is still a great tradition. The Olympics always fill me with a sense of pride and patriotism. Watching our young athletes competed against the world's best is always a delight. With over 30 different events, stretched over almost three weeks, there will be plenty to watch. Here are some of the better Olympic-related Android apps I found.

Google's futuristic glasses move closer to reality Posted: 27 Jun 2012 09:10 PM PDT Google helped create a world brimming with digital distractions for people spending more of their lives tethered to the Internet. It's a phenomenon that seems unlikely to change so Google is working on a way to search for information, read text messages, watch online video and post photos on social networks without having to fumble around with a hand-held device.

Yahoo teams up with Clear Channel, iHeart Radio Posted: 27 Jun 2012 09:10 PM PDT Yahoo is teaming up with radio station giant Clear Channel, expanding on its strategy to offer exclusive content to counter Facebook and Google in the competition for Internet advertising dollars.

Google sells small tablet, challenges Kindle Fire Posted: 27 Jun 2012 09:03 PM PDT Google unveiled its attempt to catch up to Apple and Amazon in the growing market for tablet computers. It also provided a titillating glimpse at its vision of a digital future through the mind-boggling lens of Internet-connected glasses.

iOS users more loyal to apps than Android Posted: 27 Jun 2012 08:50 PM PDT Good news has come to light for app developers: according to a recent study from Localytics, app retention rates are improving, increasing 19% over the last year. The analytics firm notes that iPhone and iPad app publishers are achieving the greatest success, with retention rates 52% higher than those on Android. The number of users who used an app just once dropped over 15% since the firm's last study, and those who used an app more than 10 times increased from 26% to 31%. The firm also found that the average Android app suffers from a higher one-time usage rate of 24%, compared to just 21% for iPhone and iPad apps. "Improvements in both platforms suggests that many app publishers

Google Internet glasses on the way Posted: 27 Jun 2012 08:20 PM PDT Google glasses that overlay the Internet on daily lives should hit the market within two years -- technology the tech giant hopes will someday make fumbling with smartphones obsolete.

Comcast agrees to pay $800K in settlement with FCC Posted: 27 Jun 2012 08:18 PM PDT Comcast Corp. has reached a settlement with federal regulators under which it will pay the government $800,000 and offer a broadband Internet access option to customers who don't subscribe to the cable company's video cable services.

News Summary: Comcast's settlement with FCC Posted: 27 Jun 2012 08:10 PM PDT THE DEAL: Comcast Corp. will pay the government $800,000 and offer a broadband Internet access option to customers who don't subscribe to the cable company's video cable services.

Conditions imposed in approving Comcast-NBC deal Posted: 27 Jun 2012 08:05 PM PDT When federal regulators approved Comcast Corp.'s takeover of a 51 percent stake in NBCUniversal last year, they imposed various conditions on the nation's largest cable TV provider, including those that would protect the burgeoning Internet video marketplace and promote the spread of broadband Internet access.

Developments in British phone-hacking scandal Posted: 27 Jun 2012 07:45 PM PDT The Wall Street Journal is reporting that on Thursday, News Corp. is expected to announce that the board of directors has approved a plan to split the global media conglomerate into two separate companies, one holding its newspaper business and another its entertainment operations.

Huawei Ascend D Quad delayed until August Posted: 27 Jun 2012 07:45 PM PDT Production of Huawei's flagship Ascend D Quad smartphone has been delayed due to issues surrounding the handset's processor. According to the company's Consumer Business Group boss Yu Chengdong, Huawei's in-house quad-core chipset "has encountered some technical problems which caused the delays in production." The Chinese manufacturer is "working hard to overcome them," however, and it expects mass production of the smartphone to begin some time in August. The Ascend D Quad, which was announced at Mobile World Congress earlier this year, is equipped with a 4.5-inch 720p display and Huawei's own K3V2 quad-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz. The device also features an 8-megapixel rear-camera that is capable of shooting 1080p video, a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera and Android 4.0 Ice Cream

Stratfor to settle class action suit over hack Posted: 27 Jun 2012 07:37 PM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - The global security analysis company Strategic Forecasting Inc will settle a class action lawsuit brought by one of its customers over a crippling attack by hackers who stole data of clients including Henry Kissinger, court documents show. U.S. District Judge Denis Hurley in Central Islip on New York's Long Island earlier this month gave his stamp of approval to a proposed settlement in a case that was filed in January. ...

News Summary: Wozniak, Dotcom slam US piracy case Posted: 27 Jun 2012 07:33 PM PDT CRITICISM: Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says the U.S. piracy case against Kim Dotcom is "hokey" and a threat to Internet innovation.

Infinity Blade for iOS tops console titles as most profitable Epic Games franchise ever Posted: 27 Jun 2012 06:40 PM PDT On Wednesday during the Game Developers Conference in Taipei, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney revealed that the company's iOS franchise Infinity Blade is more profitable than even its biggest console game. "The most profitable game we've ever made, in terms of man years invested versus revenue, is actually Infinity Blade," Sweeney said. "It's more profitable than Gears of War." This of course relates to profit versus investment and not the total profit Epic has earned from Infinity Blade. The original game grossed more than $1.6 million in its first four days of availability, while the sequel made over $5 million in its first month on the App Store. The mobile franchise went on to surpass $30 million in revenue this past January.

A comparison of smartphone and tablet shipments Posted: 27 Jun 2012 06:01 PM PDT On Thursday, Research in Motion Ltd. will release details on the number of BlackBerry smartphones and tablet computers shipped in the latest quarter.

A look at BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Posted: 27 Jun 2012 05:56 PM PDT On Thursday, BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. will offer an update on upcoming layoffs and possibly say more about its upcoming BlackBerry 10 devices. It will release financial results for the latest quarter after the market closes.

News Summary: Google sells small tablet Posted: 27 Jun 2012 05:53 PM PDT THE DEBUT: Google will start selling a small tablet computer bearing its brand. It's an attempt to catch up to Apple and Amazon in the growing market for tablet computers.

Waze social GPS technology coming to cars later this year Posted: 27 Jun 2012 05:45 PM PDT Waze, the popular mobile application that offers turn-by-turn navigation, will soon make the jump from smartphones to cars later this year, according to the company's CEO Noam Bardin. The executive revealed that his firm is working with most major automakers, although he failed to disclose which ones. "The same innovation that's happening in the smartphone is going to tip into the car," Bardin said in an interview with Bloomberg. Waze, which is available for free on both the iPhone and Android devices, has some 19 million users, all whom have the ability to share traffic information and earn different rewards. The company's foray into the automobile industry comes as both Apple and Microsoft have revealed plans to greater integrate their ecosystems

A look at recent tech-industry earnings Posted: 27 Jun 2012 05:37 PM PDT Here is a summary of recent earnings and reports for selected technology companies and what they reveal about the state of spending and the overall economy:

How consumer-electronics makers are faring Posted: 27 Jun 2012 05:35 PM PDT A look at how selected makers of phones and other consumer-electronic gadgets are faring:

News Summary: Faster search in new Android Posted: 27 Jun 2012 05:34 PM PDT COMING SOON: A new version of Google's Android operating system for mobile devices. Android 4.1 is nicknamed Jelly Bean.

News Summary: Brin appears at Google show Posted: 27 Jun 2012 05:32 PM PDT WHAT AN ENTRANCE: Google co-founder Sergey Brin made a splashy entrance during a San Francisco conference.

Facebook slides as underwriters give mixed ratings Posted: 27 Jun 2012 05:26 PM PDT The Wall Street analysts who know Facebook best are giving the company's stock a mixed review. Think: like, not love.

News Summary: Mixed ratings for Facebook stock Posted: 27 Jun 2012 05:23 PM PDT MIXED RATINGS: A flood of analyst reports from 33 banks gave Facebook's stock a mix of "Neutral" and "Buy" ratings on Wednesday. And there was at least one review that equated to a "Sell" rating.

News Summary: Google to sell futuristic glasses Posted: 27 Jun 2012 05:21 PM PDT VISIONARY: Google is making prototypes of its futuristic, Internet-connected glasses available for people to test out.

Google goes up against Amazon, Apple with Nexus tablet Posted: 27 Jun 2012 04:53 PM PDT SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc will sell its first tablet from mid-July for $199, hoping to replicate its smartphone success in a hotly contested market now dominated by Amazon.com Inc's Kindle Fire and Apple Inc's iPad. By taking a greater role in the tablet market, Google hopes to ensure that its various online services remain front-and-center to consumers amid a changing technology landscape in which tablets by Apple and Amazon are increasingly becoming gateways to the Web and Web-based content such as movies and music. ...

Apple changes App Store search without warning, costs developers sales Posted: 27 Jun 2012 04:50 PM PDT Apple recently made some changes to the search algorithm used by its iOS App Store, and the move may end up having a serious impact on app sales for some developers. 30 South developer Derek Clark wrote a post on his personal blog this past Sunday after Apple quietly made a series of changes to App Store search mechanism. The developer noted that sales of his apps had dropped by more than 30% as a result of the changes, which have caused some of Clark's apps to disappear completely from listed results for key searches that used to surface his apps. A number of developers noted similar experiences in a discussion surrounding Clark's report on Hacker News, and Clark's business partner TJ

Reno OKs tax breaks for Apple project Posted: 27 Jun 2012 04:42 PM PDT The Reno City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved tax breaks to coax Apple Inc. to open two facilities in northern Nevada as part of a $1 billion investment over 10 years.

News Summary: 3 months in NY poker case Posted: 27 Jun 2012 04:41 PM PDT THE SENTENCE: A Utah banker who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor is sentenced to prison for three months for his role in an Internet poker prosecution that shut down the U.S. operations of three card-dealing companies.

News Summary: Rebooting 'Spider-Man,' in a flash Posted: 27 Jun 2012 04:35 PM PDT COMING UP: On Tuesday, "The Amazing Spider-Man" will be released, charting a new start for the web-slinger just five years after "Spider-Man 3."

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