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Google loves killing its own products - List of killed Google products is massive
Google loves killing its own products - List of killed Google products is massive
Google loves to kill its own products. Here's a list of services that Google has operated, but have since been shut down. 03 Apr 2019
Report: Google Glass version 2.0 will have Intel processor, better battery life
Report: Google Glass version 2.0 will have Intel processor, better battery life
According to a new report, Google will launch a second-generation model of the Google Glass headset, one that is powered by an Intel processor. 06 Dec 2014 - 1 comment
Google shuts down their Glass tech support retail shops
Google shuts down their Glass tech support retail shops
Google has confirmed the shut down of their Basecamp physical stores from which the company offered support for Google Glass headsets. 24 Nov 2014 - 4 comments
Google Glass is not ready for debut in 2014: report
Google Glass is not ready for debut in 2014: report
Google Glass, the wearable headset that allows users to basically attach Google services and a camera to eyeglass frames, will not see its consumer debut in 2014 as originally planned. 15 Nov 2014
You can now get Google Glass right from the Google Play Store
You can now get Google Glass right from the Google Play Store
Although the device is still in its Explorer beta, Google has made the Google Glass headset available to all directly from the Google Play Store. 06 Sep 2014 - 3 comments
Google Glass now available in the UK
Google Glass now available in the UK
Google has expanded their Glass headset outside of the U.S. for the first time, making the device available to UK residents. 24 Jun 2014 - 5 comments
Google reveals first 'Glass at Work' partners
Google reveals first 'Glass at Work' partners
Google has revealed the first Glass At Work partners, pushing forward with the wearable device featuring apps designed for businesses. 17 Jun 2014 - 1 comment
Google's official consultant optometrist says 'no health risks' for Glass users
Google's official consultant optometrist says 'no health risks' for Glass users
Eli Peli, Google's official consultant optometrist for Google Glass, scared some potential future owners when he said the wearable could potentially cause eye and discomfort for wearers. 30 May 2014 - 12 comments
Google Glass' top electrical engineer heads to Oculus VR
Google Glass' top electrical engineer heads to Oculus VR
Adrian Wong, Google Glass' top electrical engineer, has left the company for VR headset maker Oculus, reports Crunch. 16 May 2014
Google Glass rival Samsung Gear Glass coming this September?
Google Glass rival Samsung Gear Glass coming this September?
According to new reports, Samsung may be preparing a Google Glass competitor dubbed the Gear Glass, with release set for this year. 14 May 2014
Google Glass beta goes on sale for anyone in U.S. at $1500
Google Glass beta goes on sale for anyone in U.S. at $1500
Google has finally made good on their promise to launch Glass, making the beta Explorer models available to anyone in the U.S., as long as they have product on hand. 14 May 2014 - 3 comments
Update: Google Glass is definitely not available to the public
Update: Google Glass is definitely not available to the public
Earlier today, consumers got a rush when it appeared that Google Glass headsets were available to the public, without need for an invite. 25 Apr 2014 - 3 comments
Google sells out of stock in special one-day Glass sale
Google sells out of stock in special one-day Glass sale
Google has announced that it sold out of Google Glass stock that was made available to consumers for the first time yesterday. 16 Apr 2014 - 4 comments
Limited quantities of Google Glass to be made available to public next week
Limited quantities of Google Glass to be made available to public next week
Google is using tax day to offer up its Glass eyewear to the public for the first time. 11 Apr 2014 - 3 comments
Google trying to trademark 'Glass', encountering opposition
Google trying to trademark 'Glass', encountering opposition
Google is attempting to trademark the word 'Glass' but is encountering resistance from the U.S. trademark office and at least one other company. 04 Apr 2014 - 8 comments
Google signs Glass deal with Oakley, Ray-Ban maker
Google signs Glass deal with Oakley, Ray-Ban maker
Google has announced another major milestone for its Google Glass headwear, a deal with luxury eyewear company Luxottica. 25 Mar 2014 - 8 comments
NYPD beta testing Google Glass
NYPD beta testing Google Glass
The NYPD's intelligence and analytics unit has begun testing Google's Glass eyewear, seeing whether the devices will help police officers investigate terrorists and otherwise stop criminals. 07 Feb 2014
Google Glass now with new prescription and sunglasses frames, shades
Google Glass now with new prescription and sunglasses frames, shades
Google has announced new prescription frames and sunglasses shades for their Google Glass eyewear. 29 Jan 2014 - 4 comments
Google Glass gets new music-based features Google Play Music support
Google Glass gets new music-based features Google Play Music support
Google has announced new music-based features for its Google Glass wearable device. 14 Nov 2013 - 1 comment
Google Glass results in ticket for California driver
Google Glass results in ticket for California driver
A California driver was given a ticket when pulled over by a police officer for speeding and for wearing Google Glass while driving. 02 Nov 2013 - 16 comments
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