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Google I/O places focus on cars, TVs, and wearable technology

06/26/201406/25/2014 Julie Campbell

It is clear that the company is looking beyond smartphones to smartwatches and other mobile technology. The Google I/O was closely watched, yesterday, as the technology giant revealed some of its latest developments and goals, including its intention to spread outwards from the more “traditional” mobile, such as smartphones, into a range of new markets. The keynotes, while interrupted by two protestors, revealed considerable details for developers. For example, at the Google I/O, the spotlight was placed on the Android software that would be making its way into cars, televisions…

Tablet commerce experiment from Google uses 3D technology

05/26/201405/24/2014 Jennifer Goula

It may be that the tech giant will have these mobile devices ready by late June for its developer conference. Google is working on a new angle in its tablet commerce, with the development of a new device that will be capable of capturing three dimensional images through its advanced vision abilities. The start of next month should bring with it the creation of approximately 4,000 prototypes of this device. This new tablet commerce device will likely be created in time for the Google developer conference (Google I/O) and will…

Android Wear formally announced by Google

03/21/201403/19/2014 Julie Campbell

The company’s first large steps into the smartwatches category are now being made. Google has now officially announced its next step into wearable technology after Google Glass and its very first move toward smartwatches – in the form of Android Wear – as yet another major competitor enters into this category ahead of Apple. The iWatch remains nothing more than rumors and hopes for Apple fans, other major players are unveiling actual products. This move by Google is giving the Android Wear a considerable advantage for building distance against Apple…

Google patent reveals augmented reality smartwatch

10/04/2012 Stephen Vagus

NFC technology Smart Watch Augmented Reality

Google may be working on high-tech smartwatch Google is steeping itself in augmented reality technology. The famed technology company has been hard at work on a variety of projects that concern the use of augmented reality, the most prominent of which is Project Glass. Though Project Glass has managed to acquire the majority of attention being directed at Google, the company has other projects that could change the way people interact with technology and the world around them. A new patent application from Google highlights one such project. Patent shows…