Google's I/O conference is one that many technology fans like to keep an eye out for. Similar to Apple's WWDC, Google I/O is where the search giant and Android maker shows off what it has been working on and sets forth its plans for where it expects its products to go during the proceeding twelve months. It also offers a chance for developers to get together and trade war stories while getting the skinny from Google's in-house engineering teams.
Google Glass is still very much in its infancy, but that hasn't stopped plenty of people from getting excited about the first wearable technology that lives on your face. Google Glass Explorers were the first to get the opportunity to buy Glass, and with that program constantly opening up to more and more people, there has inevitably been one or two flash-points in which those donning Google's eyewear have found themselves singled out. Google's set about making sure Glass wearers don't make themselves easy targets for such things, and it's posted a handy list of Do's and Don'ts for people to follow.
A new flagship device is almost invariably exciting if you’re a tech junkie, and we all at Redmond Pie surely are, even if we don’t plan on getting our hands on every new device that sees the light of day. Yesterday, we brought to you news of HTC One’s successor - a device that has so far been recognized only by its codename, M8 - being leaked in high-quality press images courtesy of the reliable leakster Evleaks, and today, another image has surfaced, thanks to the same source.
After being forced to ditch its SkyDrive name following a dispute with the telecommunication and TV giant BSkyB, Microsoft has today begun the rebranding process that will see SkyDrive become OneDrive. Existing users won't notice a great deal other than the new name, but Microsoft is now also offering people who use its service the ability to increase their free storage capacity via referrals a la Dropbox, with the potential to earn an extra 5GB of space.
Coupled with the revelation earlier today that the next HTC flagship will be unveiled on March 25th, a new render of the device paints the clearest picture yet as to its probable form factor. Since this particular leak has been dug up by the ever-reliable Evleaks, we can say with relative authority that we now know what Taiwanese manufacturer will be showcasing in one month's time, and although, on first glance, it does look rather similar to last year's flagship HTC One, there are some notable differences.
Flickr has often proved to be a savvy leaker of camera data pertaining to unreleased smartphones, and with preliminary testing likely taking place prior to the announcement of the Galaxy S5 next week, the Yahoo-owned photo sharing site looks to have its first snaps taken using the elusive device. The fact that we've little-to-no clue regarding the device's form factor is a testament to how much of a secret the Korean company wishes to keep it, but we have still caught wind of rumors suggesting an improved, 16-megapixel rear-facing camera. Now, EXIF data of a photo taken using the Samsung-SM-G900A (possibly the AT&T Galaxy S5) and posted to Flickr appears to corroborate this.
The HTC One was last year's great surprise package. The Taiwanese company had been struggling, like many other vendors, to keep up with Samsung, but after several powerful-yet-flawed releases, the One seemed to strike a chord with its audience. Boasting smooth operation, a great display and an award-winning unibody design, the handset was lauded by many as the smartphone of the year. But that was 2013. This demanding industry is always looking out for what's next, and right on cue, HTC has begun dishing out invitations for a special event on March 25th.
Google Glass is likely to find itself living in some pretty niche situations rather than being something we all wear while walking down the street, and one of the places we'd expect to see Glass take the driving seat is in the medical world. Surgeons in operating theaters are particularly keen on leveraging the power and features of Google's wearable technology so that they can improve the level of care they give to their patients.
On Monday, Samsung looks set to unveil the Galaxy S5 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, but what with the showcase event falling on the last week of February, it had been anticipated that the device wouldn't retail until early March. However, O2 Germany might have let the cat out of the bag by hinting in a mailing list ad for the upcoming smartphone that it will hit shelves end of February, and with an image of a handset submerged in water also supplementing the feature, this could be construed as an indication that the Galaxy S5 will also be waterproof.
Nokia has been coy amid the speculation of a supposed smartphone running on what we're led to believe will be a 'forked' version of Google's Android, but with the Mobile World Congress drawing ever closer, the well-guarded secret is becoming increasingly difficult for the Finnish company to keep under wraps. Today, prolific leaker Evleaks has come through with yet another press image of the supposed 'Nokia X' handset, and although the fact that Microsoft is in the processes of purchasing Nokia throws up quite the conflict of interests, it's looking more likely than not that the Lumia maker will be pressing ahead and showcasing the Nokia X next week.
