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Google Demos Linux Running on Hacked Glass

Ina Fried in Mobile on May 16 at 3:07 pm PT

In a session at Google I/O, the company shows how to hack its Glasses, voiding the warranty but opening up new possibilities.

Congress Wants Answers From Google on Privacy Impact of Glass

Ina Fried in Mobile on May 16 at 1:53 pm PT

The letter, signed by eight members of the Bipartisan Privacy Caucus, raises questions about facial recognition and other concerns.

Support for Facebook, Twitter and Video Streaming Coming to Google Glass, With New Tools on the Way

Ina Fried in Mobile on May 16 at 10:24 am PT

In addition to the new partners, Google says a broader set of developer tools are coming.

Android Quietly Commits to Better Support for Bluetooth

Ina Fried in Mobile on May 16 at 4:00 am PT

With the move, Google will now support low-energy and other features found only in the latest version of the short-range wireless technology.

Google Gives Search a Deeper Voice and Adds Reminders and More to Google Now

Ina Fried in News on May 15 at 11:03 am PT

Conversational search, the knowledge graph and other improvements will fundamentally change the future of search, says longtime engineer Amit Singhal.

Coming Soon From Google: A $649 Samsung Galaxy S4 Running Stock Android

Ina Fried in Mobile on May 15 at 9:58 am PT

The unlocked phone will cost $649, and will go on sale June 26.

Google on Android: 900 Million Activations, New Tools for Developers Coming

Ina Fried in Mobile on May 15 at 9:11 am PT

There were 100 million activations as of 2011, and 400 million as of 2012.

Talking Mobile With Two of Facebook’s Key Chat Heads (Full Dive Video)

Ina Fried in Dive Into Mobile on May 15 at 7:00 am PT

At D: Dive Into Mobile, CTO Mike Schroepfer and Facebook Home creator Cory Ondrejka talked about what it took to build Facebook Home and where the social network plans to go from here.

Former Nokia Workers Aim to Make Android Seaworthy With Rugged New Phone

Ina Fried in Mobile on May 15 at 5:00 am PT

Helsinki-based Adaia is building a device, due out next year, that combines a rugged Android cellphone with a satellite connection for when one sails out of cellular range.

Nvidia Details Shield, Its $349 Android Game Console

Ina Fried in Mobile on May 14 at 6:00 am PT

The Tegra 4-powered game console will ship in June, packing a five-inch Retina display and the ability to play Android games and stream games from a PC.