Google’s virtual reality ambitions are growing larger. Following rumours that it was working on a new version of its very successful Google Cardboard VR headset, a new report by The Wall Street Journal suggests that it is also working on an “all-in-one virtual-reality headset” that would require neither a smartphone, computer or game console to operate. The report adds that this […]
Android Wear 1.4 update adds new gestures and speaker support
Google today announced that a new Android Wear update will soon be making its way to smartwatches. Android Wear 1.4 will add new gestures and voice commands as well as speaker support for smartwatches with speakers. All will make it easier to keep your smartphone in your bag or pocket. You’re walking to meet a friend with coffee in hand. Or […]
More than 5 million Google Cardboard VR viewers shipped
Virtual reality can be a costly proposition. The Oculus Rift can be pre-ordered for US$599 (about CA$850) and the upcoming HTC Vive is expected to fall in the same price range. If you’re looking for cheaper, the consumer version of the Samsung Gear VR headset goes for US$99 (CA$140) but you’ll need a Samsung smartphone to go with it. Even cheaper […]
Google Glass no longer smart glasses market leader
Google Glass made smart glasses a household name among early wearables adopters and consumers at large. While it’s not clear how well (or poorly) it sold, it became the defacto standard to which all other smart glasses were compared. Google put an end to its Glass Explorer Program in January 2015 but promised that it was not done with smart glasses. […]
Android has earned Google more than US$31 billion to date
An Android lawsuit between between Google and Oracle has now dragged on for more than five years. Oracle alleges that Google has infringed some of its Java patents and copyrights in its mobile operating system and is seeking damages. The case this week revealed some interesting information about how much money Google may have made to date from Android. A lawyer for Oracle […]
Google working on in-ear wearable companion for new Google Glass
Google shut down its Glass Explorer Program about a year ago. It promised at the time that we’d “see future versions of Glass when they’re ready.” Rumours since have hinted that Google is working on a new Google Glass Enterprise Edition as well as screen-less headsets that would rely on audio technology. The latter has now been corroborated by Adam Mathes, EVP of Business […]
Google I/O 2016 set for May 18 to 20
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced today via Twitter that Google I/O 2016 will take place from May 18th to May 20th. I/O'16 coming to neighborhood where it all started 10 yrs ago: Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, May 18-20. More details soon. #io16 — sundarpichai (@sundarpichai) January 12, 2016 Unlike past years, Google I/O 2016 will not take place in […]
New designer watch faces for Android Wear
he world of fashion is quickly embracing smartwatches. Recent examples include the new Android Wear-powered Tag Heuer Connected Watch and the Fossil Q Flounder (along with a range of other Fossil Q wearables). Other brands have chosen to partner with a technology partner. Apple’s partnership with Hèrmes on the Apple Watch Hermès is one such example. Today, Google announced that nine brands will offer new […]