Apr 10
Google has confirmed plans to throw Google Glass ownership open to general access in the US on Tuesday, April 15th, temporarily doing away with the current invitation requirement. The promotion … Continue reading
Apr 10
When Google Glass was first unveiled at Google I/O in 2012 it immediately caught the world’s attention. There was curiosity and fascination about this seemingly futuristic product. Then followed concern which lead to intense debate. Glass has sparked a fervent privacy debate, given that its so easy for someone to record or photography anyone without their knowledge or consent. Apart from that, there are concerns related to data privacy as well as security. Research firm Toluna recently surveyed people and asked if they would be willing to wear Glass in public. 72 percent were against the idea, and also said that privacy concerns could stop them from buying the gadget altogether.
While people are worried about data security, the biggest concern appears to be related to being on the other side of Glass. People really don’t want to be secretly recorded. Moreover, the people who took the survey also said they were afraid of wearing it in public as it would be too distracting. They could get distracted by notifications etc and may end up walking onto a busy street or falling down a manhole.
One of three people also said that they were afraid of getting mugged if they wore Glass in public. While the survey looked at the U.S. exclusively, one can be certain that similar sentiments exist in other markets as well. These are only some of the challenges Google has to face and potentially be answerable for when it publicly releases Google Glass.
72 Percent Of People Surveyed Against Google Glass Due To Privacy , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Gadgets, Google, google glass, Wearable Tech, 
Apr 10
Since being unveiled at Google I/O 2012, the company has strictly controlled spread of Google Glass units. It launched an Explorer Program and gradually provided units to interested individuals, provided that they were U.S. residents and were willing to pay $1,500 for the privilege. Since then the company has greatly expanded the program by opening it up to Play Music All Access subscribers and even allowing friend referrals. If a latest report is true, then for one day Google may allow anyone in the U.S. to purchase Glass.
A leaked slide obtained by The Verge shows that on April 15th at 6 am PDT Google may announce a limited time expansion of the Explorer Program. It is imperative to note here that this doesn’t mark the start of Glass’s public release. Its classified as an expansion of the program in the slide, which aims to put units in hands of as many people as it can. A free frame or shade may also be included with the purchase.
Just because its opening up the floodgates for one day doesn’t mean Google won’t charge you anything. Its mentioned in the slide that the purchase will cost the usual $1,500. Given the interest people have displayed in paying premium on eBay for a unit, its likely that Google may be able to sell quite a few units.
There are two reasons why the company might be expanding Explorer Program, albeit for one day. Google probably wants to get it out to as many people as it can in order to expedite testing and development prior to the public release. The company might also be unloading Explorer edition stock before the release. Since Explorer edition units were never meant to be publicly released, its highly unlikely that Google would have produced more units that it required, so it may very well be able to clear stock come April 15th. We still have to wait for official word from Mountain View though.
Google May Allow Anyone To Buy Glass For One Day , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Gadgets, Google, google glass, Wearable Tech, 
Apr 10
Google is updating Android to continuously check phones and tablets for rogue apps, picking out those with malware behavior even if they’ve managed to squeeze through the initial verification. The … Continue reading
Apr 10
Google is reportedly preparing to throw open membership to its Glass Explorer Program for one day only, with leaked documents suggesting invitation-free sales of the Android wearable in what would … Continue reading
Apr 10
Google is reportedly gearing up to let anyone in the United States buy Glass–for a single day.
Posted in: Today's ChiliGoogle is reportedly gearing up to let anyone in the United States buy Glass—for a single day. In other words, on April 15th, you won’t have to be a fancy Glass Explorer as long as you have the $1500 to pay for the specs. The full consumer rollout of Glass is supposed to hit later this year.
Apr 10
It’s no secret that Android apps can get a little shifty, but having the freedom to explore that is part of what makes Android great. Now Google is helping you stay even safer by keeping a constant eye on whether or not any of your apps are doing anything they shouldn’t be.
Apr 10
It’s not the water and dust resistance that’s holding back the repairability of the Samsung Galaxy S5, that’s for certain. Instead it would appear that this device has Samsung seeking … Continue reading
Apr 10
Sonos has added Google Play Music support to its streaming speakers, integrating Google’s 22m-strong online catalog of tracks into its whole-home system. Unlike previous additions to Sonos, like Spotify, Google … Continue reading
Apr 10
We’re fans of Sonos’ smart, wireless home audio equipment. They integrate with a host of streaming music services, like Pandora, Spotify, and Beats Music, and now Sonos can check off one more: Google Play Music.
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