Hasta La Gadget!

Google I/O registration begins tomorrow at exactly 7:00 AM PDT, so I hope you all have your alarms set, Google+ accounts registered, and Google Wallet information prepped to shell out $900 for a ticket ($300 for academic students and faculty). Yes, Google is requiring registrants to have a Google+ and Google Wallet account this time around, but I’m guessing most of the people attending already have both accounts set up (or at least one).

This years event is taking place one month earlier than last year, from May 15th to May 17th. If it’s anything like last year, tickets will sell out within the first 20-30 minutes, so this is one of those times where you have no time to contemplate spending $900, you just go ahead and do it. Rest assured that you will be more than compensated by the free Google swag that Google offers every year. I believe at last year’s event, all attendees received a Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 7, and a Nexus Q.

This year’s event will most likely be just as eventful as last years. Google should be announcing its latest update to the Android operating system, Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie and all of the new features it will bring. It will most likely show off its Project Glass again, and there may be a chance that the Motorola X-Phone will be unveiled. The company will most likely have several secrets that they will be revealing during the event as well.

The event will be held at the Moscone Center (West building) on 800 Howard St. San Francisco, CA 94103. Google I/O is always a highly anticipated event, and it’s one that you don’t want to miss. If you aren’t able to attend, either due to the location or because 6000 other people bought out all the tickets, you can get coverage from the event straight from us. SlashGear, like last year, will be covering the event live. Head to this link tomorrow to purchase your ticket.

[via Android Community]

PSA: Google I/O 2013 registration begins at 7AM is written by Brian Sin & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Google did not just update its Google Drive app for iOS. The Mountain View-based technology behemoth also improved its very own mobile payment system, Google Wallet. Google Wallet now supports any credit or debit card, whether it is a Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. Google says that these cards are available for in-store purchases or for online purchases at participating merchants. This means that all your cards will be housed in the “My Wallet” tab, with your default card displayed. (more…)

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Google Wallet is Google’s take on the mobile wallet service which is accomplished by relying on NFC-enabled devices and compatible smartphones. That being said it was last week where it was suggested that Google could be coming up with a physical card for its Google Wallet feature and if you needed more proof of that happening, it seems that Google has let the cat out of the bag themselves via their own website. On the help page for its Google Wallet service, a section for “Eligible Devices” revealed several references to a “Google Wallet card”. Unfortunately no pictures were shown but here’s hoping that the mention of Google’s website is an indication that the official announcement could be soon.

For those wondering what the Google Wallet card is about, it’s basically a physical card that Google is hoping will replace credit and debit cards that you typically carry with you, providing you with a one-stop solution for cashless payments. The Google Wallet application is also said to allow users to choose which credit or debit cards are associated with the Google Wallet card, which we guess will help with security in the event that you misplace it. We’ll keep our eyes peeled for more information, so check back with us at a later date where hopefully we will have more to share with you guys.

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Welcome to the SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: Presidential Edition. The world of tech didn’t come to a halt just because we needed to go out and vote, so in case you missed it, here’s the big news from the day. We learned today that HTC and Verizon will be holding a press event on November 13, and it’s there that we’re expecting to get our first official introduction to the HTC DROID DNA. Speaking of HTC, the company gave us its earnings for October 2012 today, and they aren’t looking all that great. Halo 4 officially launched today, but it isn’t without its share of server problems, and physical Google Wallet cards have been confirmed on a Google support page.

We heard new rumors of an Xbox Surface again today, and AT&T announced that it will begin offering the Nokia Lumia 920 on November 9 for a mere $99. Apple OS X 10.9 has been popping up around the web today, and Opera has been updated to version 12.10, which brings support for high definition displays. Amazon has introduced a new monthly billing option for Prime, and even though you’ll be paying more than subscribing annually, it might be a better idea for some than plopping down one big lump sum.

A sequel to the classic game Elite is looking for funding on Kickstarter, while Instagram says that Hurricane Sandy was probably its biggest event ever. Vizio unveiled a new line up of HDTVs and sound bars for the holidays, while Valve officially kicked off its limited-access Steam for Linux beta today. Ford and Microsoft had reason to gloat today with the 5 millionth Sync-equipped vehicle, and EA & DICE are celebrating 10 years of Battlefield with free copies of Battlefield 1942 on Origin.

Did you photograph your ballot and put it on the Internet today? Did you know that’s an illegal thing to do? Google was awarded a new patent that means something interesting for Google Glass, and Fisker was hit pretty hard by Hurricane Sandy. Microsoft has confirmed it will be focusing on Skype instead of Windows Live Messenger, and we heard that PlayStation: The Official Magazine will be going dark later this year. Finally tonight, Chris Davies explains why Apple will kick Intel to the curb if it can, and we tell you why you should probably wait on the all of the Miracast accessories for now. That does it for tonight’s Evening Wrap-Up, enjoy the rest of your night everyone!

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: November 6, 2012 is written by Eric Abent & originally posted on SlashGear.
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There’s just something about plastic, isn’t there? While Google tried to convince the world that we could all pay for everything using only our mobiles, the harsh reality is that we’re still probably many, many years out from that being possible. In the interim, it looks as if Google’s planning to bridge the divide with a Google Wallet card. While rumored earlier in the year, now the company’s own support pages are starting to mention the heretofore unannounced product by name, noting that “all Android devices with an operating system of Android 2.3.3 or higher are eligible to download the Google Wallet app for use with the Google Wallet card.” There’s still no word on what the thing will look like, where you’ll be able to get one, or when you’ll be able to stuff it between that aging Cheesecake Factory gift card and your expired AAA membership, but you can bet we’ll be keeping an eye out.

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