Category Archives: Google

The tech giant is pushing itself into new territory with Android and Chrome OS. But will it succeed in the dog-eat-dog market of OSes and phones?

Eric Schmidt: Chrome OS due “second half of 2010″

It seems as if Google is keeping it’s promise of rolling out Chrome OS later this year. CEO Eric Schmidt confirmed at the Abu Dhabi Media Summit that the operating system is on schedule for being rolled out later this year. Continue reading

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Verizon Nexus One passes FCC

Another unknown HTC phone cleared the FCC today, supposedly headed to Verizon with CDMA bands and a model number PB99100. While no one has any proof that this is the Nexus One, the fact that the Nexus One with GSM bands had a model number of PB99300 might mean you can pick up this phone at a Verzion store near you come springtime! Continue reading

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Google Buzz: Google just tried to kill Twitter

Google launched a social networking tool today, taking on the same market as Twitter, called Buzz. Google Buzz can be described social networking service also integrating your other social network updates into its own wing, built right into Gmail and the entire Google ecosystem. Continue reading

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Does Google have a Super Bowl ad?

Something made Eric Schmidt go excited today on Twitter, encouraging his followers to watch the third quarter Super Bowl ads tomorrow. Why? Either his in love with the Doritos spot, or Google has an ad to air. We’ll assume the latter since John Battelle has received word from “a reliable source” that Google will air the Search Stories ad named “Pairsian Love” during the Super Bowl’s 3rd quarter ad break. Continue reading

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Google fixes 3G complaints for Nexus One, adds multitouch

The Nexus One hit a milestone today, scoring both 3G issues plaguing the device, plus getting multi-touch on its browser and maps, among others. The update, which will be available over-the-air for Nexus One users, will not be instant. Some customers will be getting it today while more will get it within a week. Official release after the break. Continue reading

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