Tested: New Google Camera Android app
A dedicated Google Camera app is now here for Android. A hands-on test. Does it perform better, and has Google improved the user interface?
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Google’s intriguing Lego smartphone vision
By allowing small teams to dream big, Google fuels its innovation engine. That in turn attracts talent. New blood injects further creativity to problem solving.…
Google Android app downloads steamroll Apple iOS
Games continue to be the most popular category of downloads with messaging apps such as WhatsApp (Facebook), Viber (Rakuten) and Tango making "substantial waves" in…
Good News Music Fans: Sonos Now Supports Google Play Music
One interesting twist with this particular integration: you can stream direct from the Google Play Music app to Sonos.
Cinema Camera NAB: Panasonic GH4, Sony A7s, but where’s Canon?
The problem with the GH4 and A7s is that both are housed in DSLR-like bodies. They're compromises--again, shooting stills and video. Whereas something like the…
Twitter and Cover – An acquisition doomed to obscurity
Just like Facebook, Twitter wants our mortal mobile souls.
Moto X + 1 Android Smartphone, a name only an engineer could love
Lenovo/Motorola Mobility will likely position the X + 1 as a friendly mid-range device. It could launch alongside the Moto 360 Android Wear smartwatch this…
Yes, please, Google – A wireless network for the rest of us
Google could offer mobile wireless services. If true, I give this news a thumbs up. It's very promising. Wireless is a ridiculous oligopoly. Carrier mark…
Beautiful Blackmagic visuals and compelling storytelling in short ‘Prospect’ (Video)
Shot with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera, sci-fi short 'Prospect' commands attention thanks to a compelling story.
HTC One 2014 (M8) on Google Play Store, but beware that bezel
Much love. BUT two issues with the HTC One (M8): (1) That insane $699 unlocked price and (2) that wasted bezel space with the HTC…