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Rumor: Google’s Nexus 8 Tablet May Be Hiding in Plain Sight Online

A few rumors suggested Google might be planning an 8-inch Nexus tablet earlier this year, but nothing came of it. We got the new Nexus 7 and were happy about it. However, this pic may show the next slightly bigger thing being used by a Google promotional person. Nexus 8, anyone? The image, taken from…

Google Glass Comes With a 45-Minute One-to-One Chat For Each Buyer

It’s getting easier and easier to snag yourself a pair of Google’s smart glasses, but there’s still plenty that feels exclusive about the things. Like, for instance, the fact that Google insists that you spend 45 minutes talking with them before you use ’em. https://gizmodo.com/report-its-going-to-be-a-whole-lot-easier-to-get-goog-1453558337 Despite the fact that the latest rash of Glass sales…

You Don’t Have To Use Google’s Search Encryption If You Don’t Want To

It’s pretty much agreed that Google’s Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption is a good thing. Why not get a little free protection given that our search queries are often a good way of piecing together exactly what’s going on in our lives? https://gizmodo.com/google-searches-just-got-a-bit-safer-5851530 But if there’s one thing all the leaked NSA revelations and international…

Motorola says Android 4.4 Kit Kat is coming. If you’ve got a Moto X on any carrier, or a Verizon-serviced Droid Ultra, Maxx or Mini, the company says you’ll get the newest Android OS soon. [Motorola via The Verge]

Report: Google’s Barge Will Be an Invite-Only Google X Showroom

CBS is reporting that Google’s barge will “feature luxury showrooms and a party deck” for the search giant to show off projects coming out of Google X to special, invite-only clients. Citing “multiple sources”, CBS explains that the barge has been in the planning for over a year, and was masterminded at Google X in…

Amazon Has The Moto X For 50 Bucks

Following a recent across the board price drop to $100, Amazon is taking another 40 dollars off the price of the Moto X for AT&T subscribers, and $50 off for Verizon users. This the best Android phone for most people, and even if you’re enamored by today’s reveal of the Nexus 5, this is quite…

Got a Galaxy Nexus? No KitKat 4.4 for you. Sorry. That seems dumb and weird since KitKat is supposed to be tricked out for low-spec phones, but it seems to be the case.

How the Nexus 5 Compares to Its Toughest Smartphone Competition

Finally, the long-awaited Nexus 5 has arrived in the form of 5 inches of pure, unfiltered Android just the way Google always intended. That all sounds nice, but as Google’s flagship response to other big dogs like the iPhone 5S and Lumia 1020, does the refreshed Nexus have the specs to keep up with the…

Google’s Coming to the Rescue on HealthCare.gov

The “tech surge” that President Obama promised to fix the very broken HealthCare.gov portal just got a lot more tech-savvy. According to Bloomberg, companies like Google, Oracle and Red Hat are now swooping in to lead the recovery effort. But is it enough? HealthCare.gov has been nothing but trouble since it launched on October 1.…

What Do You Think Is on the Google Barge?

For almost a week now, the internet’s been trawling the depths of its imagination trying to figure out what the heck Google is doing building barges. Obscure patent documents suggest they’re floating data centers. Local reporters think they’re clandestine Google Glass stores. But nobody really has a clue. On Wednesday, the Coast Guard boarded one…

Nexus 5: A Pure Google Dream Phone That’s a Crazy Good Deal

We found out just about everything about the Nexus 5 over the past several weeks thanks to leak after endless leak. Today Google finally revealed its horribly kept secret, and there are very few surprises. Here’s what you need to know. https://gizmodo.com/this-leaked-service-manual-lists-literally-everything-a-1441627612 Design The Nexus 5 has grown a little bit since its Nexus 4…

Android 4.4 KitKat: An Upgrade For Everyone (Eventually)

The new version of Android is finally here, and its biggest feature is a new stage for an old favorite. Google Now is getting more limelight than ever, and that’s fantastic. But even better, even folks with older handsets will (theoretically) be able to get in on the fun. With the update to 4.4, the…

Google Chromecast continues to improve piece by piece; the streaming dongle added Pandora today to its small but scrappy stable of apps.

Nexus 5 Rumor Roundup: Everything We Think We Know (Updated)

The Nexus 5 has been leaked so many times, it seems highly likely that it’ll be official soon—maybe even today. But why wait? Here’s what we think we know about Google’s next superphone: https://gizmodo.com/this-leaked-service-manual-lists-literally-everything-a-1441627612 Design If the rumors are true, this phone, like many of its Android brethren, is sizing up. According to a leaked…

A Galaxy S4 Active Mini Might Be on Its Way

This phone here appears to be yet another miniature version of a popular full size model, with official filings revealing something we suspect might end up being known as the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Mini. Could do with a smaller name, too. The phone popped up in regulatory filings on Chinese site Tenaa, which describes…

A Google Glass Accessory Store Is Here and Holy Crap It’s Expensive

Google is readying itself to churn out thousands of pairs of Glass, and now it’s also preparing an accessory store to accompany it. But holy hell, those extras won’t come cheap. https://gizmodo.com/report-its-going-to-be-a-whole-lot-easier-to-get-goog-1453558337 Apparently live to Explorer users, the new site offers up all kinds of extras for Google’s wearable device: microfiber pouches, clear protective shields,…

California Woman Gets Charged for Wearing Google Glass While Driving

Well, it was bound to happen. A Google Glass-wearer was ticketed in San Diego last night for “driving with a monitor visible” — the same law that prevents people from watching TV in their cars. But there are exceptions for GPS and satellite radio devices, so we can’t help but wonder if the cop did…

Google wants the government to keep its mysterious barges a secret

What’s Google hiding in their mysterious barges near San Francisco, Portland, and Maine, surrounded by chain-link fences and 24-hour armed guards? Why did they gag government officials with non-disclosure agreements? And how can a private company do that, anyway? The questions pile up. https://gizmodo.com/an-up-close-look-at-the-east-coast-google-mystery-barge-1454795416

An Up Close Look at the East Coast Google Mystery Barge

The Google mystery barges docked near San Francisco and Portland, Maine are getting even more mysterious. We’ve seen the barge and heard the arguments about what’s inside. But news that the search giant is making government officials keep their mouths shut about them—that takes it to the next level. https://gizmodo.com/is-googles-mysterious-barge-actually-a-floating-glass-1453427108 A new report from Reuters,…

Wait, Ashton Kutcher Was a Product Engineer for Lenovo’s New Tablet?

You’re on the market for a new tablet, you’ve scoured the web for spec sheets and pricing, and you’re still stuck on which is best for you. What’s a dead cert to swing your choice towards one tablet over another? Knowing that ex-Mr Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, was “product engineer” on one, of course! Kutcher,…