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Big Tech Archive

Archives for June 2014

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Google Says Android LG and Samsung Smartwatches Ready for Order (Video)Google Says Android LG and Samsung Smartwatches Ready for Order (Video)
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Google also showed off notifications and voice actions for its wearables’ software.

By James Temple
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JackThreads Turns Google+ Hangouts Into Virtual Try-On RoomsJackThreads Turns Google+ Hangouts Into Virtual Try-On Rooms
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The tech will be on display at Wednesday’s Google I/O conference.

By Jason Del Rey
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Google Moves to the Car With Android AutoGoogle Moves to the Car With Android Auto
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Google announces software tools that adapt popular mobile applications for the car.

By Dawn Chmielewski
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Google Tackles the Living Room With Android TVGoogle Tackles the Living Room With Android TV
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Google jumps into the smart TV space once again.

By Ina Fried
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Protesters Disrupt Google I/O (Updated)Protesters Disrupt Google I/O (Updated)
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“You need to develop a conscience, Google.”

By Dawn Chmielewski
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Code/red: Well, That Was Fun While It Lasted, Eh, Aereo?Code/red: Well, That Was Fun While It Lasted, Eh, Aereo?
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Plus breakfast octopus with Jeff Bezos.

By John Paczkowski
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Google Unveils Android LGoogle Unveils Android L
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One of the biggest Android releases ever is due later this year, says Google.

By Dawn Chmielewski
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Google Launches “Android One” Effort Targeting Affordable Phones in Developing MarketsGoogle Launches “Android One” Effort Targeting Affordable Phones in Developing Markets
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The project aims to bring sub-$100 phones with the latest software worldwide.

By Ina Fried
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What to Expect at Google I/O: Set-Tops, Watches, No Nexus TabletWhat to Expect at Google I/O: Set-Tops, Watches, No Nexus Tablet
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It’s Google’s third attempt at TV services.

By Ina Fried
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Jason Kilar’s New Startup Has a Name, and a Whole Lot of MoneyJason Kilar’s New Startup Has a Name, and a Whole Lot of Money
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“Vessel” has money from Benchmark, Greylock and Jeff Bezos. But what is it?

By Peter Kafka
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CIA Information Chief Talks Cloud Computing, Culture Clash at Amazon EventCIA Information Chief Talks Cloud Computing, Culture Clash at Amazon Event
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Amazon is hoping the CIA’s use of cloud services will lead to more federal contracts.

By Amy Schatz
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Cyanogen Expands Team in Push for Open AndroidCyanogen Expands Team in Push for Open Android
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What once unlocked phones for enthusiasts could become serious shift in how phones are made and sold.

By Ina Fried
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Code/red: Get Ready for Three Months of iPhablet StoriesCode/red: Get Ready for Three Months of iPhablet Stories
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Plus, Microsoft’s MacBook Air for Surface Pro 3 trade-in proposal.

By John Paczkowski
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ABC News Comes to Apple TV, for FreeABC News Comes to Apple TV, for Free
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There’s a catch, of course. But it may not be a deal-breaker.

By Peter Kafka
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Samsung’s Latest Tablet Boasts Sleek Hardware, Confusing SoftwareSamsung’s Latest Tablet Boasts Sleek Hardware, Confusing Software
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Samsung’s answer to the iPad Air is thin and light, and boasts a bright, sharp screen.

By Walt Mossberg