I've been watching the current Google Event online. In spite of seeing lots of these events put on by Apple, Microsoft, Adobe, etc., I was stunned by this one. The implications of the technology they are introducing will be a game changer. And they did it with an astounding presentation that made Jobs look like a neophyte.
On the software and server side they've added some great social and sharing features. Google+ has gotten a serious upgrade that allows one to share via the server images, videos and comments in real time. They call this party mode.
On the hardware side they are introducing a Tegra 3 (4 core) tablet that is a serious device, both graphically and computationally. It's price is starting at $199, which is phenomenal for the level this tablet is capable of. Its integrations with the Googleverse and sensors makes it look like a very interesting tablet indeed. Ideal for travel with some amazing GPS features. They also are introducing a audio/video device that allows complete control and streaming from one's phone or tablet or the cloud. So for example, one's friends at a party with Android phones can share music that will get queued up on the device. Lots of other features too, including movies, tv shows, etc..
Then they demoed GoogleGlass, which was over the top. It is a small light, device that allows one to be connected (with motion and location detection) to the cloud for instant sharing of video or stills. The demonstration was of a parachute dive (real time) onto Moscone center. They then rappelled down the side of the building to the balcony and into the auditorium. All live. The implications for live news coverage is going to be very interesting.
There were lots of other bits that completed the overall user experience. Google Maps for example has been nicely beefed up. What impressed me most was the integration and complete ecosystem of tools to create some very new social and perhaps societal experiences. It will be interesting to watch how this evolves.
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012...google-glasses-broadcast-jump-live-to-google/
On the software and server side they've added some great social and sharing features. Google+ has gotten a serious upgrade that allows one to share via the server images, videos and comments in real time. They call this party mode.
On the hardware side they are introducing a Tegra 3 (4 core) tablet that is a serious device, both graphically and computationally. It's price is starting at $199, which is phenomenal for the level this tablet is capable of. Its integrations with the Googleverse and sensors makes it look like a very interesting tablet indeed. Ideal for travel with some amazing GPS features. They also are introducing a audio/video device that allows complete control and streaming from one's phone or tablet or the cloud. So for example, one's friends at a party with Android phones can share music that will get queued up on the device. Lots of other features too, including movies, tv shows, etc..
Then they demoed GoogleGlass, which was over the top. It is a small light, device that allows one to be connected (with motion and location detection) to the cloud for instant sharing of video or stills. The demonstration was of a parachute dive (real time) onto Moscone center. They then rappelled down the side of the building to the balcony and into the auditorium. All live. The implications for live news coverage is going to be very interesting.
There were lots of other bits that completed the overall user experience. Google Maps for example has been nicely beefed up. What impressed me most was the integration and complete ecosystem of tools to create some very new social and perhaps societal experiences. It will be interesting to watch how this evolves.
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012...google-glasses-broadcast-jump-live-to-google/