Category Archives: Google

YouTube Starts Offering Paid Subscriptions To Content

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Chris Ullrich

Well, well, how things are changing. Not to be left behind as the paradigm shifts from traditional cable and satellite networks towards what paid subscription services like Apple, Hulu and Netflix are doing, YouTube today announced the first channels that … Continue reading →

Posted in Google, Mobile, Movies, News, Tech, TV | Tagged Google, Hulu, iTunes, Movies, Netflix, New Media, Online Content, Tech, The Internets, TV, YouTube, YouTube Subscriptions | Comments Off

Is This Google’s New X Phone?

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Chris Ullrich

Even though a majority of us here at The Flickcast use smartphones made by Apple, that doesn’t mean we only care about iOS or things from Cupertino. We also like Android quite a bit too. And when a new smartphone … Continue reading →

Posted in Android, Announcements, Apple, Google, Mobile, News, Tech | Tagged Android, Google, Google I/O, Google I/O 2013, Google X Phone, Jelly Bean, Mobile, Motorola, Smartphones, X Phone | Comments Off

‘Google Now’ Reportedly Killing Battery Life For iOS Users

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Chris Ullrich

It isn’t that often that iOS users don’t get the latest and greatest aps first, before their Android-using pals. However, when the app in question happens to come from Android-maker Google, iOS users tend to take a back seat. Most … Continue reading →

Posted in Geek, Google, Mobile, Mobile Apps, News, Software, Tech | Tagged Android, Apple, Battery Issues, Google, Google Now, iOS, iPad, iPhone 5, Location Services, Mobile, Mobile Services | 1 Comment

Video: New Google Glass Video Highlights ‘Swipe’ Controls and More

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Joe Gillis

Another day, another video from Google about Google Glass. Hey, dont’ blame us, if this really is the “next big thing” we don’t want to be accused of not bringing you all the details about it so you can be … Continue reading →

Posted in Geek, Google, Mobile, News, Tech | Tagged Android, Chrome, Gmail, Google, Google Glass, Google Glass Videos, Google I/O, Mobile, Touchscreen, Wearable Computing | Comments Off

List of Developer Sessions for Google I/O 2013 Now Online

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Joe Gillis

Google is a major player in the tech world. So much so that they have their very own convention, called Google I/O. At this convention, which takes place in San Francisco from May 15-17, developers and other Google-enthusiasts gather to discuss, learn … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Geek, Google, News, Tech | Tagged Android, Chrome, Conventions, Events, Google, Google Glass, Google I/O, Google I/O 2013, Google Wallet, Mobile, Smartphones, Software | Comments Off

Video: Take a “How To” Tour of Google Glass

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Joe Gillis

For things like movies, TV shows and games, it’s pretty easy to get excited about a certain product when you see a trailer or other prmo-type material. Movies, TV programs and games are tangible things we have a lot of … Continue reading →

Posted in Gear, Geek, Google, News, Tech | Tagged Geek, Google, Google Glass, Hardware, How To, Tech, Video, Wearable Computing | Comments Off

Yet Another Reason to Love Austin (And Google): Google Fiber Is On the Way

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Chris Ullrich

Austin, Texas is a great city. With SXSW, Fantastic Fest, great food, music and friendly people, Austin is one of the places I love to visit as much as possible. I might even move there one day. Almost did a … Continue reading →

Posted in Google, News, Tech, The Internets | Tagged Austin, Fantastic Fest, Google, Google Fiber, Internet, SXSW, Tech | 1 Comment

Samsung ‘Officially’ Announces the Galaxy S IV

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Joe Gillis

As expected, Samsung revealed a new flagship smartphone in its quest to beat Apple and dominate the world during a press event today. That device: the Galaxy S IV. Based on earlier leaks and reports, the device’s specs are pretty … Continue reading →