Google Stopped the Sale of Google Glass

Surprisingly Google stopped the sale of their Google Glass smart eye-wear, they promise that they are planning a new version that is consumer-friendly in the future. The experimental Google Glass went on sale last year at $1500.

The Google Glass provides information to its user like directions, weather and other contextual data. The user can also use the camera integrated in the device to take photos and video clips. Google said that the Glass project will still continue with development continuing towards the creation of a viable consumer product.

Google didn't give any information on when the next version will be available.

“January 19 will be the last day to get the Glass Explorer Edition. In the meantime, we’re continuing to build for the future, and you’ll start to see future versions of Glass when they’re ready.”

Battle of Smartphone Platform: Google and Apple Dominates

According to a comScore Report, Android devices are the king of smartphones there are more people using it than any other Platform. Android has a comanding lead at 51.7% against Apple's 41.6%. It is for the three-month period ending January 2014.

The best benefits in dominating the smartphone platform is that it spills over into the web properties also. comScore reported that Google Sites ranked as the top web property on smartphones at 89.4% of the mobile media audience, followed by Facebook 86.6%, Yahoo Sites 86.2%, Amazon sites 69%, and AOL 56.9%.

Google Smart Contact Lens for Diabetic

Google's smart contact lens prototype will monitor the glucose levels in tears. One of the biggest health problem today is Diabetes, and having a monitor that wouldn't require to prick your fingers to draw blood will be really helpful.

The prototype contact lens has sensor between two layers of lenses that measures the glucose levels in tears. There is a minute pinhole in the lens that let fluid to seep in and the glucose monitor will analyze the glucose levels in the tears.

It also have a small antenna, capacitor and controller, to transmit the data to a smartphone or any handheld monitor, where that data can be read and analyzed.

New Redesigned Gmail login

If you are a regular Gmail user you've probably seen the new Gmail log in. A Google spokesperson said that Google has been rolling out a new design for its Gmail login page.

The new design moved the login box on the middle of the page instead on the right side. "One account. All of Google," message in on the top of the log in box.

"In response to feedback from our users, we’ve simplified the sign-in process, and the screen has slowly been rolling out over the past few months."

The new page also saves your account history to make it easier to sign back in.

LG to team up with Google for Nexus 5

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LG a South Korean phonemaker will team up with Google to manufacture new products that includes another smartphone (Nexus 5) and an OLED TV set.

Larry Page Google CEO spoke with Koo Bon-joon chief executive of LG in Page's recent visit to South Korea and they discussed on how to improve their partnership, as reported by Korea Times. LG is said to be working on a new smartphone (Nexus 5) and in talks with Google to develop and produce "LG-Google OLED TV." Google and LG released the Nexus 4 smartphone last fall.

Battle of the Smartwatches

There have been speculations that Apple is developing a smartwatch called "iWatch" though there have been no proof that they are really developing or producing one.

So not to be left behind, other electronic giants join the bandwagon and are also rumored to be developing smartwatches of their own. The companies are Samsung, Google, and LG.

As for me, I'm going to give it a pass. I just can't imagine myself wearing an oversized geeky watch that looks ridicolous.

Google Nexus 7 tablet vs Amazon's Kindle Fire

The Nexus 7 tablet is the first ever Android tablet designed by Google and manufactured by Asus. It was revealed last week at Google I/O developer's conference in San Francisco.

The 7-inch compact tablet has the latest Android version codenamed Jelly Bean. It has a stunning 1,280 x 800 resolution screen, slim body, 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 12-core graphics processor, and a camera in front for video call. All this features for a very reasonable price of $199 for the 8GB version (will be out in mid-July).

Nexus 7 tablet avoids competing with the larger, more expensive Apple iPad. Its target is Amazon's Kindle Fire. Because they believe they have a chance in getting Kindle's market. Amazon's Kindle also run by Android. Kindle focuses on Amazon's collection of books, movies and music which they have a pretty big selection. 

The Nexus 7 has an advantage over Kindle Fire in the processor and graphics area.

Amazon's Kindle Fire Specs:

Processor: 1Ghz dual core

Display:   7" multi-touch display with IPS (in-plane switching) technology and anti-reflective treatment, 1024 x 600 pixel resolution at 169 ppi, 16 million colors.

Size (in inches):    7.5" x 4.7" x 0.45" (190 mm x 120 mm x 11.4 mm).

Weight:    14.6 ounces (413 grams).

On-device Storage:    8GB internal (approximately 6GB available for user content). That's enough for 80 apps, plus 10 movies or 800 songs or 6,000 books.

*Free cloud storage for all Amazon content

Battery Life:   Up to 8 hours of continuous reading or 7.5 hours of video playback, with wireless off. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as web browsing and downloading content.
Wi-Fi Connectivity
USB Port
Audio:  3.5 mm stereo audio jack, top-mounted stereo speakers.

Kindle Fire, Full Color 7" Multi-touch Display, Wi--Fi Amazon $199.00

Google Nexus 7 Specs:


Processor: 1.2 GHz quad-core Tegra 3 processor 12-core GeForce GPU, 1 GB RAM

Display: 7-inch display with 1280-by-800 resolution at 216 pixels per inch

Weight: 0.75 pounds
Storage: 8GB or 16GB of storage no expansion slot
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and a 1.2 megapixel front-facing camera

The applications load quickly and briskly, 3D gaming was optimized by the Tegra chipset.

The downside of Nexus 7 is that it only supports internal storage only, with no microSD expansion slot.

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