Google unveils videoconferencing box for businesses

Google is introducing a videoconferencing box designed to make it easier and less expensive to hold face-to-face business meetings even if the participants are scattered in different locations.
The device, called 'Chrome box For Meetings', goes on sale for $999 on Thursday in the US and will be available in the coming weeks in Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Spain, France, Australia and New Zealand.

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Sundar Pichai vs Satya Nadella: Two Indians in the running for the Microsoft CEO post

Contrary to the Bloomberg report which suggested that Indian-American Satya Nadella may replace long-time Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer as he steps down, a new report has emerged saying that Google's Andorid head Sundar Pichai is the front-runner for the CEO job at Microsoft.
Sundar Pichai, the 42-year-old head executive for Google Chrome and Apps, is the "top choice" for the position of Microsoft CEO and negotiations with him are on in full swing, reported SiliconANGLE, a media website that focusses on the technology industry. "Many industry insiders like Satya Nadella for CEO because of his enterprise and cloud background. However, Sundar Pichai is the leading external candidate and is in discussions with the hiring committee," John Furrier, founder of the blog SiliconAngle.com, said in a blog post.


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Red Nexus 5 variant tipped for February 4 launch on Google Play store

It seems Google might release a new color variant for its Nexus 5 next month, if the latest purported image in a series of leaks is to be believed.
Android Police has posted an image that suggests that Nexus 5 will be hitting Google Play store on February 4. The leaked image comes via US carrier Sprint's internal documentation, supposedly meant to inform employees the Red Nexus 5 will be finally revealed. However, Android Police claims that the leaked internal document from Sprint hints that the Red Nexus 5 might not be launched on the carrier.
Unfortunately, the leaked Sprint internal document does not reveal any details about the pricing of the alleged Red Nexus 5 smartphone.
Earlier, some leaked images showed the packaging of the alleged Red Google Nexus 5, which was said to have been taken in an LG warehouse in the UK. A total of five images were leaked, which included three images of the Google Nexus 5 (Red) packaging cover, apart from shots of its front and back panels.

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Google Glass now framed for prescriptions

The top-requested Google Glass improvement is now a reality, as Google unveils its plan for prescription Google Glass frames.
Available Monday at the Google Glass Web site, prescription frames for the Internet-enabled headset cost $225, in addition to the $1,500 entry fee to the Explorer program. Google is adding four titanium frame styles -- Bold, Curve, Thin, and Split -- and two new tinted shade styles -- Classic and Edge -- to the mix. The tinted shades will cost $150.

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Why 'Google buses' are in news

What? Google is getting into buses?
Don't be daft. Why would Google want to manufacture buses?
The same reason why it bought thermostat and wind turbine makers.
Buying Nest Labs and Makani Power were strategic decisions.
Just thought that Google was diversifying. anyway what is this bus business?

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