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After the Apple Maps debacle it looked like Google had been gifted an unassailable lead over its rivals, but it seems that the search engine giant seems to be busy …
What the hell is wrong with the new Google Maps? Read More
Billed as the ‘slimmest and fastest Nexus phone ever made,’ the eagerly awaited LG-made Google Nexus 5 has finally been officially announced – and it you’ll be able to buy …
Google LG Nexus 5 announced and it’s available from November 1st Read More
Microsoft has been pushing its Bing search engine hard these days, and in a potentially cunning way to entice users over from the all-conquering Google, the company has set up …
Bing versus Google – try this blind test to see which is the best search engine for you Read More
Acer have announced a $250 Chromebook that packs Intel’s new Haswell chip in a cut-price package that promises a great battery life. The successor to its entry-level C7 Chromebook, the new …
Acer announces $250 C720-2800 Chromebook with Intel Haswell CPU and 8.5 hours battery life Read More
Cheap and cheerful and bright’n’breezy is the new super-cheapo Android tablet from UK supermarket giants Tesco. Priced at a Nexus 7-undercutting, loose change-attracting £119, the 7-inch Hudl (pronounced “huddle”) features …
Tesco Hudl Android tablet packs quad core CPU, microSD and HDMI out for just £119 Read More
There’s been no shortage of doubters about the whole Chromebook concept, but the platform’s market share has been growing steadily over the past year or so, with consumers, schools and businesses …
The Chromebook great push continues as Google announce new Intel-powered machines and Chromebox Read More
The excellent Google Nexus 4 handsets have just seen a considerable price drop and are now being offered in the Google Play store for just £159 for the 8GB model …
Google Nexus 4 smartphones drop down to bargain prices Read More
We’re already huge fans of the Google Keep note taking app, but there’s no denying that it’s not exactly over burdened with features.
Google Keep note-taking service works with Google Now to add useful location-aware reminders Read More
Viewers will soon be able to virtually strut alongside many of the UK’s canals and rivers, thanks to a collaboration between the Canal & River Trust and Google which will see …
Google and Canal & River Trust team up to put the UK’s canals and rivers on Google Street View Read More
Now, this could prove a life saver. Google have launched their Android Device Manager, which is designed to help you find a lost or stolen phone or tablet – and …
Android Device Manager helps you find and reset lost/stolen phones – with no set up needed Read More
It looks like us Brits won’t be getting our hands on Google’s new super-cheap wireless video dongle for a while yet., and that’s rather frustrating because it looks to be …
Google Chromecast – twelve minute video walkthrough Read More
Google has announced Chromecast, a tiny two-inch wi-fi-enabled dongle that mirrors content being played nearby on a tablet, smartphone or computer.
Google Chromecast lets you enjoy streaming video and music on your TV for $35 Read More
Photojournalist and award winning multimedia producer Richard Hernandez managed to get his hands on Google Glass, and his street shooting with the head mounted camera has produced some superb results.
Emmy-winning street photographer declares himself ‘blown away’ by the quality of Google Glass Read More
Google Keyboard has just slipped into the Play store looking to take on established third-party keyboard apps like SwiftKey and Swype, and it’s rapidly picking up rave reviews.
Google Keyboard arrives in the Play store, and it’s good enough to give Swiftkey and Swype a run for their money Read More
Google is in the process of updating its GMail interface, with new inbox groups that automatically sort your mail into categories which appear as different tabs.
Google adds some clever stuff to GMail with new inbox groups and tabs Read More