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Early Google Glass users finding 'sense of freedom'

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT

People new to wearing computers on their faces are walking around Google I/O, exaggeratedly nodding their heads to activate the devices, and taking pictures and video. They're also reading email, checking weather reports and reviewing flight schedules -- all without taking their smartphones out of their pockets.

Google Glass ecosystem grows with Twitter, Facebook and CNN apps

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:22:00 GMT

Google is working to build out the app ecosystem for its upcoming Glass, showing off work today at Google I/O from partners like Twitter, Facebook, CNN and Elle.

Google weaves Larry Page's social strategy into Maps, Search

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:46:00 GMT

It became clear at Google I/O this week that Google is quietly but assuredly implementing CEO Larry Page's strategy to use Google+ to transform the entire Google experience.

Google takes Quick Action on Gmail

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:38:00 GMT

In the middle of its annual developers conference, the Google unveiled updates to its popular Gmail service.

Google has 'lapped Siri' with sci-fi-like search

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Google laid out its plan for the future of search at Google I/O, talking about a search engine for mobile and desktop that not only answers your questions but has a conversation with you and offers information before you even ask for it.

NASA's planet-hunting telescope is spinning out of control

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:47:00 GMT

NASA's Kepler space telescope, launched in 2009 to search for Earth-like planets, is now spinning uncontrollably in space.

Google CEO on innovation: 'We're at 1% of what's possible'

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:54:00 GMT

Google CEO Larry Page took the stage today to wrap up a nearly four-hour long keynote that kicked off the Google I/O developers conference in San Francisco.

After tweeting from space station, astronauts return home

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:23:00 GMT

A new crew is taking over the International Space Station after two NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut successfully returned to Earth Monday night.

Virginia Tech researchers create underwater spy robot

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:55:00 GMT

Researchers at Virginia Tech have built an autonomous, robotic jellyfish that could someday work as an underwater military spy.

Space station springs a leak; NASA preps spacewalk to fix it

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:59:00 GMT

Astronauts on board the International Space Station are preparing for a possible spacewalk tomorrow to repair an ammonia leak.

Houston, we have a leak. Space station losing ammonia

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:31:00 GMT

NASA ground engineers and astronauts aboard the International Space Station are working together to fix an ammonia leak on the station.

Google boosts Glass with Google+, search upgrades

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:35:00 GMT

Google Glass developers and early adopters should be getting a software upgrade within the next week that adds tweaks to Google+, Gmail and search.

Facebook may be driving deal for Waze mobile app

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:04:00 GMT

Facebook reportedly is in talks to buy a popular Israeli-based crowd-sourced mapping and traffic app.

Google may roll out overhauled Maps at Google I/O

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:12:00 GMT

Google Maps is reportedly getting an overhaul that may be shown off at the annual Google I/O conference next week.

Google pushes out software update for Glass

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:46:00 GMT

Google has pushed out an update to Glass, its upcoming futuristic, computerized eyeglasses.

Internet back up in Syria after 20-hour outage

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:38:00 GMT

Syria suffered another Internet and mobile communications outage that lasted for about 20 hours. Service was restored earlier today.

Caesars Palace deals Google Glass out of its game

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:59:00 GMT

A year before Google's futuristic-looking, computerized eyeglasses are even expected to hit the market, they have been banned -- again.

Terrafugia to develop four-seat flying car

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:24:00 GMT

The company that built a flying car is working on its next project -- a four-seat, hybrid-electric flying car.

Facebook on a mobile roll

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:56:00 GMT

Facebook last week cited mobile growth as a major contributor to its first-quarter increase in sales and profits.

Researchers create zoomable display for smartwatches

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:46:00 GMT

As developers create tiny computer devices like smartwatches, one question they face is how to make tiny keyboards usable.

MIT envisions future of talking cars that can plan driver's day

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:01:00 GMT

You wake up in the morning and your robot starts the coffee maker and then sends your daily calendar to your car, which then chooses alternate routes to work so you can avoid major construction on your normal path.

Space shots: Android phones beam back Earth pix

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:32:00 GMT

NASA released photos taken by three smartphones as they orbited Earth.

Google Glass apps start to hit. Wink! Wink!

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:10:00 GMT

Now that developers have Google Glass in hand, the first apps are starting to come out.

Could be business as usual with Intel's new CEO

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:22:00 GMT

With Intel's new CEO ready to step up next month to lead the world's largest chip maker, industry analysts don't expect to see any big change in strategy.

Long-distance CPR: NASA revives Mars rover Opportunity

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 02 May 2013 11:05:00 GMT

NASA engineers have brought a long-running Mars rover out of stand-by mode after the robot ran into trouble last month.

Dunkin' Donuts brews up strong social response to Boston bombings

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:26:00 GMT

When Dunkin' Donuts executives were deciding how to respond on Twitter and Facebook to the Boston Marathon bombings, they acted like what they are - members of a grieving Boston community.

CERN celebrates the Web and how it changed the world

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:56:00 GMT

Twenty years ago today, CERN released World Wide Web technology -- all royalty free.

Google may have smart eyeglasses but Budweiser has smart beer glasses

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:15:00 GMT

Budweiser is trying to make it easier to make friends -- Facebook friends -- when you're drinking beer.

NASA's Mars rover may be in trouble after month of silence

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:50:00 GMT

NASA engineers are waiting to see if they can pull a long-running Mars rover out of stand-by mode.

After 'cool' mission, Herschel telescope dies in space

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:30:00 GMT

After four years of helping scientists understand how stars and planets form, the Herschel space telescope has stopped working.

Virgin Galactic one test flight closer to space tourism

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:09:00 GMT

Virgin Galactic is one flight closer to space tourism, launching its first rocket-powered flight of a space vehicle earlier Monday.

Look out Siri! Google Now taking a bite out of Apple

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:02:00 GMT

Watch out, Siri. Apple's iPhones and iPads are getting a new talking assistant -- and it's not you!

Damaged cargo ship docks with space station

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:08:00 GMT

A damaged Russian cargo ship successfully docked with the International Space Station today, delivering 3.1 tons of food, fuel and equipment.

Google's Schmidt admits talking to Glass is 'weird,' 'inappropriate'

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:01:00 GMT

Google's executive chairman acknowledged yesterday that using Glass, the company's computerized eyeglasses, can be at times a bit 'weird' and 'inappropriate.'

NASA launches new nanosatellites: Android smartphones

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:45:00 GMT

NASA has launched three Google-HTC Nexus One smartphones into space in what scientists hope will be the lowest-cost satellites ever tested.

Smart glass market could hit 9.4M shipments by 2016

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:42:00 GMT

With Google's futuristic wearable computers on the way, one research firm calculates that the worldwide market for smart glasses could reach nearly 10 million units by 2016.

Scientists find clues to why everything exists

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:11:00 GMT

Scientists at the Large Hadron Collider say they are getting some clues about where all the anti-matter went

How companies should navigate social media in a crisis

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:20:00 GMT

Companies using social networks like Twitter and Facebook need to face what to do during a national crisis like the Boston Marathon bombing.

AP's Twitter account hacked; false 'Obama injured' tweet sent

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:55:00 GMT

The Twitter account of the Associated Press was hacked today and a bogus tweet was sent claiming President Obama had been hurt in an explosion.

Schmidt says Google Glass still a year away

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:59:00 GMT

Google's Eric Schmidt said the company's wearable computer, Glass, is about a year from reaching the market.

Facebook Home hits 500K downloads

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:04:00 GMT

In the 10 days that Facebook Home has been available, it has had more than 500,000 downloads.

Social nets could hold wealth of info on Boston bombing suspects

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:58:00 GMT

As the manhunt goes on for the surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing, the bombers' social networks could give investigators needed clues about them.

Update: Boston police use Twitter to inform residents during manhunt

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:40:00 GMT

Boston police today used Twitter and Facebook to reach out to residents during a manhunt for one of the men suspected of bombing the Boston Marathon this past Monday.

NASA finds two planets that could hold life -- 1,200 light years away

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:24:00 GMT

NASA's Kepler space telescope has found two planets that are perfectly sized and positioned to potentially hold life

Google tells Explorers: No selling Glass

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:08:00 GMT

Think you'll make a bundle when you put your Explorer Edition of Google Glass up for grabs on eBay? Think again.

Twitter unveils new #music app and service

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:35:00 GMT

Twitter today is releasing a service that the social network hopes will change how people find music and artists.

Americans spend 16 minutes of every hour online on social nets

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:24:00 GMT

Americans are so fixated on social networks that they spend an average of 16 minutes out of every hour on them, according to a study by Experian Marketing Services.

Google upgrades mobile search

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:21:00 GMT

Google is moving to keep up with its mobile users, updating search on devices this week.

Google Apps, Gmail services disrupted this morning

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:52:00 GMT

Google Apps, including Gmail and Google Documents, suffered a disruption this morning.

With Intel's Otellini out next month, no CEO replacement yet

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:23:00 GMT

Just a month before Paul Otellini steps down as CEO of Intel, the company does not yet have a replacement.