It seems that Google is all about wearable computer technology these days. First we had Google Glass and then a patent for Smart Gloves surfaced. Now it seems very likely that the company is moving forward with a smartwatch project.
Technology moves quickly, that much is obvious. It wasn’t too long ago that smartphones barely existed and those that did were pretty much exclusively used for those in the business world. That’s why it is no surprise to hear that Google is actively working to find the next big thing.
Google’s cloud-centric laptop which is built around its Chrome web browser is now available from Walmart. The Chrome OS powered laptop, which was previously available from outlets like Best Buy and Amazon.com, can now be bought in one of Walmart’s 2,800 stores across the U.S.There are several different Chromebook models available each one built by a different manufacturer. Acer’s take on the concept uses a dual-core Intel Celeron together with a 16GB SSD.
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China just approved a new LG OLED plant in Guangzhou. The approval came only two weeks after a reported LG/Apple partnership hit the news. The new LG OLED plant will primarily focus on televisions, but it’s likely it will create smartphone panels as well. LG announced today in a press release that the Chinese government just approved LG to build an OLED production facility in Guangzhou. A mock-up of the plant is pictured above.
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The Google Play store is full of app these days, but not all of them manage to retain active users over a long period of time. To do so requires offering a uniquely useful service, and Facebook owns three out of the four most long term popular apps, according to data collected from Quettra’s study of 75 million Android phones and published by The Information.
Before we delve into the data, it’s worth noting the geographic distribution of the devices.
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Google has announced a Sound Notifications feature for Android. The accessibility feature provides those who are distracted or hard of hearing with visual notifications of “critical” sounds. Sounds recognized include dog barks, door knocks, and running water. Google is building its audio-recognition technology to help extend human hearing around the home. The company has announced a new accessibility feature called Sound Notifications that’ll provide users with visual alerts of loud or “critical” sounds around them.
MWC 2014 Coverage brought to you by: Bitdefender Mobile Security & Antivirus for Android. The LG G Flex is a one-of-a-kind device, being one of the first smartphones to feature a curved display. The LG Pro 2 may not be “unique,” but the top-end specifications, the gorgeous design, and the fantastic camera should be more than enough for us to look beyond the curve. How do the two compare? Here’s a quick look at the LG G Pro 2 vs LG G Flex!
Mobile technology routinely enables us to accomplish things that just a few short years ago were the stuff of science fiction. But, for reasons that usually pertain to money, there’s only so much innovation that phone manufacturers can bake into their devices. Fortunately, creative individuals can pick up the slack, and Thomas Larson is the perfect example.
Larson developed Micro Phone Lens, a cheap, simple, flexible lens that can turn a regular smartphone into a basic microscope.
If you boot up Google’s digital companion on a compatible device today you should be able to see the changes for yourself. The first thing you might notice is the stark white background which now matches the color of each dialogue box. This replaces the light gray palette from before, although your own voice commands will still show in a mildly darker shade of gray.
Other changes are far more subtle, especially when compared to the Search and Feed overhauls.