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Flickr Can Store Any Data, Not Just Photos
May 21, 2013
Flickr offers a terabyte of free data, but, thanks to an outside developer, photographers may not be the only ones who find a way to use that space.
Google Hangouts To Support Voice Calls
May 21, 2013
An enhanced Google Hangouts offers video chat, texting and photo sharing for free on multiple devices. More change is en route.
Yahoo's Mayer Promises: We Won't Ruin Tumblr
May 20, 2013
$1.1 billion deal represents Yahoo's bid to win new users and remain relevant.
Google To Apple: Catch Us If You Can
May 20, 2013
Despite a low-key Google I/O conference this year, Google has transformed itself into a company of fearsome focus.
Google Glass Alarms Lawmakers
May 17, 2013
Members of Congress want answers about the device and its privacy implications.
Google Lets You Send Money With Gmail
May 16, 2013
New service integrates Google Wallet with Gmail but isn't widely available yet.
Google Strengthens Cloud Platform
May 16, 2013
Google adds features and power to Cloud Platform, says it won't race Amazon to the bottom on price.
Google I/O Day 1: Music, Maps, Search, Social
May 15, 2013
Google strengthens its platform foundations by introducing a streaming music service, plus improvements to Maps, Search and Google+.
Google CEO Recovering From Vocal Cord Paralysis
May 15, 2013
Larry Page has published a Google+ post explaining his recent voice problems.
Google I/O Features Sensor Network
May 14, 2013
Hundreds of sensors will measure environmental conditions at Google I/O, and the hardware designs will be available as open source.
Google Combines Storage For Gmail, Drive, Photos
May 14, 2013
Google users now get 15 GB free for Gmail, Drive and Google+ Photos.
AT&T Reportedly Dropping HTC Facebook Phone
May 13, 2013
HTC First, the first smartphone to come with the Facebook Home interface pre-installed, has not proven to be popular.
Google I/O 2013 Preview
May 11, 2013
Look for an improved Nexus 7 tablet, Android 4.3, a new language for App Engine and other product introductions at Google's upcoming developers' conference.
Google Glass Etiquette: A Work In Progress
May 10, 2013
Can you stop recording me now? That's one worry early Google Glass users say they're trying to soothe while creating social norms for the groundbreaking gadget.
Google Says Shoppers With Smartphones Spend More
May 09, 2013
Google says frequent smartphone users spend 25% to 50% more while shopping than moderate smartphone users do.
Google Glass Gets First Update
May 08, 2013
First software update, version XE5, responds to queries "wicked fast" and adds support for Google+ notifications, among other improvements.
Microsoft Opens Office Web Apps To Android Tablets
May 08, 2013
Real-time collaboration is also on its way as Microsoft commits to ongoing enhancements of its cloud productivity software.
Google Glass Gets Smeared: 11 Improvement Ideas
May 07, 2013
Comedians and pundits are making a mockery of Google Glass. Here are 11 ways Google could get the last laugh.
Adobe Kills Boxed Version Of Creative Suite
May 07, 2013
Adobe gives up on discs in shrink-wrapped boxes to focus on delivering software as a service for its Creative Cloud customers.
Apple, Microsoft Challenged By Streaming Software Plan
May 06, 2013
Autodesk, Mozilla and Otoy have a plan to stream software from any platform into Web browsers.
World Wide Web At 20: 12 Milestones
May 03, 2013
Two decades ago, the first Web page came to life. These milestones for users and developers have made the Web what it is today.
Facebook Turns Friends Into IT Support
May 02, 2013
Facebook's new Trusted Contacts option lets friends assist with account recovery, so Facebook personnel don't have to.
Fake Firefox Spyware Riles Mozilla
May 01, 2013
Surveillance software pretends to be Firefox to escape detection, report claims. Mozilla lawyers take action.
Google Glass: First Impressions
May 01, 2013
Google Glass may usher in the era of wearable computing, but based on my first few days, this is a long way from being a mass market product.
Google Now Melds With iOS
April 29, 2013
Apple's Siri now has some competition on iPhones and iPads.