Sony has announced that a new version of their Sony Google TV is being launched as the NSZ-G8, and builds on the technology used in their already available Sony NSZ-G7 set-top box which launched last year.

The new updated NSZ-G8 Sony Google TV set-top box has received a number of new updates and tweaks, one of which has now added Wi-Fi certification to the device.

Unfortunately no information on pricing or worldwide availability has been released as yet for the Sony NSZ-G8, but as soon as information comes to light we will keep you updated as always.

However with Google I/O 2013 less than a month away more details about the new Sony NSZ-G8 Sony Google TV set-top box might be revealed ... Read more »

According to a recent report, Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie has been delayed, and we may not see the new OS launch at Google’s developer conference next month, it has apparently been delayed between 2 and 4 months.

Of course this is just a rumor at the moment, hopefully we should have some more information closer to the Google I/O conference, which takes place in May.

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After Google unveiled the hardware specifications for their new Google Glasses eyewear yesterday, revealing that it will be equipped with a 5 megapixel camera and 16GB of on board storage.

New video have been published today revealing the new Google Glasses being unboxed and put through their paces by Google Glasses Explorers.

Google is shipping their Google Glasses with a microUSB cable and charger, a pouch and an attachable shade and clear lens, and stays that the microUSB cable and charger has been specifically designed to charge their Google Glasses eyewear:

"While there are thousands of Micro USB chargers out there, Glass is designed and tested with the included charger in mind. Use it and preserve lon ... Read more »

Lenovo doesn’t seem to be the old company looking to launch a new Chrome device it seems, as information has been discovered pointing to a new Chromebox currently being developed by Acer called the Kiev.

Developer François Beaufort discovered details about Acer’s unannounced Chrome OS desktop code-named "Kiev.” and released the details.

Which includes a new Chromebox system equipped with a 2.7 GHz Intel Pentium G630 dual core processor, supported by 2GB of RAM and fitted with a 500GB hard drive. But this is obviously not been confirmed by Acer and could just be the test rig they have created.

Acer has in the past always created slightly cheaper devices that its rivals so it could be safe to assume  ... Read more »

LG has announced that it will be showcasing its new line of Tab-Book Windows 8 slider devices at CES 2013 next week running from Jan 8th-11th.

The new LG Tab-Book H160 takes the form of a tablet equipped with a sliding QWERTY keyboard, and is already available to purchase in South Korea for around $1395.

The LG Tab-Book H160, is equipped with a 11.6 inch display and runs Microsoft’s latest Windows 8 operating system, powered by an Intel Atom Z2760 Clover Trail processor, supported by 2GB of RAM, and a 64GB solid state disk (SSD).

Other features of the LG Tab-Book H160 include a USB port, HDMI port, and a microSD card slot, together with Bluetooth and Wireless connectivity all encased in a form factor measuring j ... Read more »

I’m not sure if this qualifies as a holiday gift or not, but Google’s VoIP service in Gmail will remain free of charge for calls within the United States and Canada in 2013.

Either way, it’s nice to be able to call someone free of charge. A note on the Gmail Blog announced the news. This will be the third year of free Google Voice service for US and Canadian customers, through the standard Gmail interface.

Free is always good right? Of course. You can’t beat free. Heck, some people would pay a dollar for this. Thanks Google. Wasn’t even on our list this year.

Source Engadget

Gogole has announced today that they have  teamed up with the creators of Wallace and Gromit to add a little extra holiday magic to your Google+ Hangouts.

With the addition of a new custom Google+ invitation builder, together with a Holiday Effects application. Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the Google+ festive additions and see them in action.

"‘Tis the season for tree trimming, gift giving, recipe sharing and catching up with loved ones over a cup of eggnog. For families that are spread out over cities or even countries, it can be a challenge to get everyone together during the holidays. This year, we’ve.”

"Click this link ... Read more »

.Google has announced that they will stop supporting Google Sync in Gmail from the 30th of January 2013, Google Sync is used to access Google Mail, Calendar and contacts via Microsoft’s Exchange ActiveSync protocol.

What Google are basically doing is withdrawing support for Microsoft Exchange, and from the 30th of January you will not be able to setup a new account with Google Sync.

Google Sync was designed to allow access to Google Mail, Calendar and Contacts via the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync® protocol. With the recent launch of CardDAV, Google now offers similar access via IMAP, CalDAV and CardDAV, making it possible to build a seamless sync experience using open protocols. Starting January 30, 2013, consumers won’t be able to set up new devices using Google Sync; however, existing Google Sync connections will continue to function. Google Syn ... Read more »

We have been hearing rumors for a while that Google would launch an even cheaper version of their Google Nexus 7 tablet which is rumored to retail for just $99, although these rumors died off when the new updated Nexus 7 tablets were introduced recently.

Now it would appear that Google may have a $99 Nexus 7 tablet in the works, as a new, yet to be announced Nexus 7 tablet has appeared in the GLbench benchmarks, and the device features Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean.

This new Nexus tablet features the model name of ASUS ME172V, and the specifications are different than the current entry level Google Nexus 7 tablet, which include a 1GHz processor and 400MHz Mali GPU, the device also features a screen resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels.

What is interesting is that ... Read more »