In this series we round up the technology-based articles from around the web that have caught our eye in the last week. Have something we should know about? Send us a note!
Using Google Now for Reminders [Lifehacker]
A detailed guide on using the new Reminders tool in Google Now, including using Location Services for Reminders, which is a favorite personal feature of mine!
Google Glass becomes more useful with new Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr apps [The Verge]
Several new apps for Google's Glass were announced at Google I/O including Twitter, Facebook, Evernote, and Tumblr among others. Twitter for Glass, for example, allows Google Glass wearers to post photos to their timelines that are automatically tagged with #thoughtglass.
Google I/O Keynote Reveals Google’s Master Plan [Mashable]
"...Google’s worldview is finally coming into focus. The tenuous threads that connect these dozens of different applications and services are strengthening and gradually being pulled closer together. Underneath it all is Google’s vast web of information and smarts, which is all about us. What Google is about to do with all of it is either a thrilling or very scary prospect." - Very well put by Lance Ulanoff
Google reveals unlocked Samsung Galaxy S4 running stock Android, coming to Google Play for $649 on June 26 [The Next Web]
We didn't see another Nexus device announced last week, but what we did get caught many by surprise. Google revealed an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S4 loaded with pure Android Jelly Bean. It goes on sale June 26.
Google Now Gets New Cards For Reminders, Music, Public Transit, TV, Books And Video Games [Techcrunch]
Along with Reminders, Google Now gets new cards for public transit, music, TV shows, and video games that may be of interest to you.
Here’s the real theme of Google I/O: Service unification between Chrome and Android [Gigaom]
Kevin Tofel breaks down the commonalities of Google's newly announced services across desktop, laptop, and mobile devices and how it's all tied together.
Google Play Music All Access hands-on: should you switch from Spotify or Rdio? [The Verge]
After giving it a spin for a few days, it's been a real treat to use Google's new streaming music service on my Nexus 4, but the lack of a version for iOS has me sticking with Spotify for now. The Verge goes hands on with the new Google Play All Access. How does it compare with giants Spotify and Rdio?
Take action right from the inbox [Official Gmail Blog]
Google continues to improve on Gmail for the web. Now, you can various actions from within Gmail including responding to Google Calendar invites and flight confirmations. Developers can also add their own actions to emails. Click the link for more info.
Live from Google I/O: Mo’ screens, mo’ goodness [Google Official Blog]
A brief summary of the announcements from Google's Official Blog: Android and Google Play, Chrome, Google+, Search, and Maps.
Redesigned Google Maps hands-on: vector-based, more personal and coming soon to mobile [Engadget]
Google Maps is getting set for a complete overhaul. Initial impressions are positive, indicating the new Maps is faster, sexier, and more informative with Google+ integration. That in itself may be a crippling factor for the new Maps. Read on for Engadget's walk through.
Google adds 'Send Money' option to Gmail and Google Wallet [Androidcentral]
If you use Google Wallet, it's now easier to send money from within Gmail. It's set to roll out in the coming weeks to anyone over 18 in the U.S. I'm a big fan of using Wallet when the opportunity arises. I don't know if this will tear me away from using Paypal to send money via the web, but it's a nice alternative.
A multi-screen and conversational search experience [Official Google Search Blog]
Details on improvements to Search from Google. Details here include those for Knowledge Graph - Google's "map" of real-world people, places, and things to help services along like the newly enhanced Google Now.
Google shows off Chrome improvements for better, faster mobile browsing [PCWorld]
Chrome now has 750 million active users world-wide, up from 300 million users last year. The fact that the Chrome browser is available for both Android and iOS only helps those numbers. Google introduced improvements to the browser that will help to complete online purchases faster by synchronizing a users payment and shipping information across devices.
Google+ completely redesigned, now automatically enhances photos and highlights your best shots [The Verge]
If you're a fan of Google Plus, then you probably noticed a complete redesign after the keynote last week. A big part of the redesign revolves around new tweaks available for your photos.
Google Play Game Services Takes on Apple's GameCenter [PCMag]
A large part of the newly introduced Google Play Game Services is the ability to save game progress in the cloud allowing you to sync games across devices. Leader boards and Achievements will also be possible via a new API available to game developers.
Now that all of the fun that was Google I/O is over, what better way to celebrate than by opening a cold one? I can think of one or two ways to open a beer, but these guys are way over the top (pun intended)
This week we wrap up all of the news from Google I/O keynote from around the web. Google's 3+ hour keynote took place on May 15, 2013. It can be found here.
News from Google I/O
Using Google Now for Reminders [Lifehacker]
A detailed guide on using the new Reminders tool in Google Now, including using Location Services for Reminders, which is a favorite personal feature of mine!
Google Glass becomes more useful with new Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr apps [The Verge]
Several new apps for Google's Glass were announced at Google I/O including Twitter, Facebook, Evernote, and Tumblr among others. Twitter for Glass, for example, allows Google Glass wearers to post photos to their timelines that are automatically tagged with #thoughtglass.
Google I/O Keynote Reveals Google’s Master Plan [Mashable]
"...Google’s worldview is finally coming into focus. The tenuous threads that connect these dozens of different applications and services are strengthening and gradually being pulled closer together. Underneath it all is Google’s vast web of information and smarts, which is all about us. What Google is about to do with all of it is either a thrilling or very scary prospect." - Very well put by Lance Ulanoff
Google reveals unlocked Samsung Galaxy S4 running stock Android, coming to Google Play for $649 on June 26 [The Next Web]
We didn't see another Nexus device announced last week, but what we did get caught many by surprise. Google revealed an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S4 loaded with pure Android Jelly Bean. It goes on sale June 26.
Google Now Gets New Cards For Reminders, Music, Public Transit, TV, Books And Video Games [Techcrunch]
Along with Reminders, Google Now gets new cards for public transit, music, TV shows, and video games that may be of interest to you.
Here’s the real theme of Google I/O: Service unification between Chrome and Android [Gigaom]
Kevin Tofel breaks down the commonalities of Google's newly announced services across desktop, laptop, and mobile devices and how it's all tied together.
Google Play Music All Access hands-on: should you switch from Spotify or Rdio? [The Verge]
After giving it a spin for a few days, it's been a real treat to use Google's new streaming music service on my Nexus 4, but the lack of a version for iOS has me sticking with Spotify for now. The Verge goes hands on with the new Google Play All Access. How does it compare with giants Spotify and Rdio?
Take action right from the inbox [Official Gmail Blog]
Google continues to improve on Gmail for the web. Now, you can various actions from within Gmail including responding to Google Calendar invites and flight confirmations. Developers can also add their own actions to emails. Click the link for more info.
Live from Google I/O: Mo’ screens, mo’ goodness [Google Official Blog]
A brief summary of the announcements from Google's Official Blog: Android and Google Play, Chrome, Google+, Search, and Maps.
Redesigned Google Maps hands-on: vector-based, more personal and coming soon to mobile [Engadget]
Google Maps is getting set for a complete overhaul. Initial impressions are positive, indicating the new Maps is faster, sexier, and more informative with Google+ integration. That in itself may be a crippling factor for the new Maps. Read on for Engadget's walk through.
Google adds 'Send Money' option to Gmail and Google Wallet [Androidcentral]
If you use Google Wallet, it's now easier to send money from within Gmail. It's set to roll out in the coming weeks to anyone over 18 in the U.S. I'm a big fan of using Wallet when the opportunity arises. I don't know if this will tear me away from using Paypal to send money via the web, but it's a nice alternative.
A multi-screen and conversational search experience [Official Google Search Blog]
Details on improvements to Search from Google. Details here include those for Knowledge Graph - Google's "map" of real-world people, places, and things to help services along like the newly enhanced Google Now.
Google shows off Chrome improvements for better, faster mobile browsing [PCWorld]
Chrome now has 750 million active users world-wide, up from 300 million users last year. The fact that the Chrome browser is available for both Android and iOS only helps those numbers. Google introduced improvements to the browser that will help to complete online purchases faster by synchronizing a users payment and shipping information across devices.
Google+ completely redesigned, now automatically enhances photos and highlights your best shots [The Verge]
If you're a fan of Google Plus, then you probably noticed a complete redesign after the keynote last week. A big part of the redesign revolves around new tweaks available for your photos.
Google Play Game Services Takes on Apple's GameCenter [PCMag]
A large part of the newly introduced Google Play Game Services is the ability to save game progress in the cloud allowing you to sync games across devices. Leader boards and Achievements will also be possible via a new API available to game developers.
Full Google I/O Recaps from around the web
- Google I/O 2013 Recap, Microsoft vs Google, & More [LogicLounge]
- Google I/O 2013 Keynote (Ongoing Updates)! [Gadgetsteria]
- Android this week: Google I/O recapped; Better Bluetooth; Galaxy S 4 Google Edition [Gigaom]
- Google I/O 2013 day one recap [Androidcentral]
- Google I/O: Music, Maps, Messaging and More [All Things D]
- Everything announced at the Google I/O 2013 keynote in one handy list [The Next Web]
- Google I/O 2013: everything you need to know [The Verge]
Odds and Ends
Now that all of the fun that was Google I/O is over, what better way to celebrate than by opening a cold one? I can think of one or two ways to open a beer, but these guys are way over the top (pun intended)
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