Android is about to embark on a whole new journey. A number of automanufacturers and technology companies, including Google, today announced a new industry alliance that will bring Android to one of the most mobile devices ever: the car. Audi, GM, Google, Honda, Hyundai and NVIDIA have formed the Open Automotive Alliance (OAA) with the goal of “accelerating auto innovation […]
White Google Nexus 7 now available from Staples Canada
Do you remember how the white Google Nexus 7 tablet popped up on the Staples Canada website a few weeks back? Are you still looking to get your hands on one? If so, there is good news tonight as Staples has finally received stock. Only the 32GB model is available. To date, the white variant had only been available in the […]
Google acquires Timely developer Bitspin
The acquisitions have kicked off for 2014. Switzerland-based Bitspin today announced that it has been acquired by Google. Bitspin is the company behind Timely, the popular alarm clock for Android. We’re thrilled to announce that Bitspin is joining Google, where we’ll continue to do what we love: building great products that are delightful to use. For new and existing users, […]
Google to launch new Nexus 10 at CES 2014?
An updated version of the Google Nexus 10 tablet has been anticipated for nearly as long as the original Nexus 10 tablet manufactured by Samsung has been available. Rumours of a new version surfaced almost a year ago with hints of a more powerful version to be announced at MWC 2013 (yes, last year’s event). The rumours picked up in […]
NPD: Google Chromebooks to account for 21% of commercial notebook sales in 2013
As the holiday shopping season kicked off, Microsoft released a number of ads taking aim at Google Chromebooks. NPD Group’s 2013 notebook sale numbers through explain why Microsoft has quite a bit to fear from Google and its Chromebooks. More than a fifth of notebooks sold through U.S. commercial channels to businesses, schools and other such organizations between January and […]
White Google Nexus 7 coming to Canada via Staples
Google unveiled a white version of the Google Nexus 7 alongside the LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play edition and Sony Z Ultra Google Play edition.While both GPE smartphones were only available in the U.S., this white Nexus 7 was available slightly more widely. Sold to date in the U.S., U.K. and Japan, the white Google Nexus 7 (2013) is […]
New power adapter now bundled with HP Chromebook 11
Following reports of overheating and even burn damage, Google and HP issued a recall in the U.S. for the HP Chromebook 11 to replace the power adapter. It now looks like the two companies have identified a solution and are packing a new charger with the HP Chromebook 11. Google sent 9to5Google such an updated HP Chromebook 11, giving them an […]
HP Chromebook 11 recalled due to overheating chargers
Following reports of chargers overheating and melting and one report of a small burn and one of minor damage to a pillow, Google and HP have decided to issue a product recall for the HP Chromebook 11‘s power charger. The move follows a decision by the two companies to halt sales in the U.S. It remains on sale in Canada […]