CircleCount helps you better understand Google+

2013-05-20 14:59:42 (3 comments, 4 reshares, 8 +1s)

2013-05-17 21:40:09 (14 comments, 2 reshares, 18 +1s)

Google TV: Resurrection

+Google TV is an evolving platform that was way ahead of its time when it first came out and has been fighting "Google TV is dead" memes ever since, assisted by the first manufacturer Logitch bowing out from supporting their products very ungraciously. Even here at #io13  there were plenty of people looking at my Google TV logo on my shirt and saying "isn't that dead"? But the truth is quite different - and the amazingly strong response from developers attending Google I/O this year underscores that truth.

The truth is that Google TV's development team and management has undergone some important changes in recent months, but the platform itself has growing and enthusiastic support from a widening array of hardware vendors, apps developers and streaming media services - not to mention a quietly growing cadre of GTVe... more »

2013-05-17 20:43:26 (1 comments, 3 reshares, 17 +1s)

2013-05-16 19:40:20 (2 comments, 10 reshares, 33 +1s)

OK Glass, Find Dogfood!

#Glass   #GoogleGlass   #Bucky   #DogsInGlassThursday  

2013-05-16 19:01:07 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 6 +1s)

We're very excited to announce a new video series we call #BizDevBytes . 

These short episodes highlight strategies for success with a strong focus on the business side of things.

In our first episode +Kristin George, head of product at TuneIn discusses how you can help drive user engagement with thoughtful design.

BizDevBytes: Driving Engagement with Design - TuneIn 

#io13  

2013-05-16 17:49:02 (20 comments, 11 reshares, 14 +1s)

If you're +Google TV Developers , come and stop by our +Google TV  sandbox on the 3rd floor.

We're showing the latest and greatest version of Android Jelly Bean (4.2.2) running on the TVs and have some of the developers here who demo their apps they developed for TV, using NDK and other new cool features!

For a summary of what we've been up to, come to my talk on Friday:

2013-05-15 22:13:54 (1 comments, 3 reshares, 7 +1s)

So, to recap all the day

. Maps got a very good overhaul pretty much system-wide
. Google Play Services got HELLA STUFFS
. Google+ got a big overhaul
. Google Play apps are getting a similarly decent #holoverhaul (make this a thing, people
. You get a pixel, you get a pixel, ALL THE I/O ATTENDEES GET A PIXEL [I'm looking at you, +Etienne Caron and +Pearl Chen]
. Jaws were dropped at the SGS4 AOSP Edition
. GoogleTV gets a bump to Jellybean, bringing along an NDK with it [that SOaG +Christian Kurzke. I WAS HAD.]
. Google Wallet gets bumps all over, including "send money through Gmail". There goes the Paypal.
. +Eric Richardson is an asshole IntelliJ comes to Android officially, courtesy of Android Studio
. Google Maps Spaced
. Multiple jabs at the competition. Were the gloves thrown down?
. +Larry Page RISES

2013-05-15 18:56:03 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

+Larry Page : Focus on the positive. There is no progress in being negative.

Technology is not a zero-sum game.

Imagine how YOU can change the world by using the opportunity science and technology enable.

2013-05-15 18:48:23 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

+Larry Page on stage.
Awesome.

Proud to be in this awesome company, pushing the envelope of technology each day.

2013-05-15 18:45:57 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

Google maps now allows user generated photo spheres, for a crowd sourced streetview.

Maybe this way I will get streetview in Germany someday.

2013-05-15 18:39:00 (0 comments, 3 reshares, 6 +1s)

New Google+ Videos

Meet the new Google+: A stream with style and smarts

Google+: How to get started
Google+: Set Up Your Profile
Google+: Find people you know
Google+: Sharing
Google+: Reading and responding
Google+: Fun with Hangouts
Google+ pages
Google+ Events: Introducing a new way to get together
Google+ Communities: A place for whatever you're into

#newgoogleplus   #io13   #googleplusupdate  

2013-05-15 18:24:13 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Steetview now available in over 50 countries, including the Amazon river.

Except in Germany.
(Insert grumpy cat meme)

2013-05-15 17:56:14 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

+Google+ #AutoAwesome.


'nuff said!

2013-05-15 17:49:54 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

+Google+ now automatically picks the highlights of your albums.

On top of it we also let you Auto Enhance photos.

Our artificial intelligence is getting a workout here.

2013-05-15 17:43:35 (8 comments, 2 reshares, 14 +1s)

OMG (completely redesigned google+)

#newgoogleplus   #io13

2013-05-15 17:36:27 (7 comments, 1 reshares, 8 +1s)

+Vic Gundotra totally rocking the +Google+ features.

We now auto hashtag your posts. Awesome.

2013-05-15 17:32:22 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

Chromebook + play.edu = the true "one laptop per child"

2013-05-15 17:22:52 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

You get a Pixel, and you get a Pixel and everyone gets a Pixel at #io13

2013-05-15 16:54:30 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

The most amazing thing for me today sofar......

..... I'm on WiFi and it actually works!

How's everyone else doing?
Remember to use the 5ghz band!

2013-05-15 16:50:44 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

How to understand the rise of Google.

Apple and Google both make products and services. Products include hardware and software, and services include things like, say, iTunes or Gmail. But that’s where the similarity ends.

Apple is a product company. Their services exist to support their products.

Google is a services company. Their products exist to support their services.

The shifting fortunes of these two companies is less about which company is succeeding and failing and more about which model is succeeding or failing.

Right now, the product model is on the ropes, and the services model is on the rise.

Here’s why: 

http://www.datamation.com/commentary/how-to-understand-the-rise-of-google.html

2013-05-15 16:49:15 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Google music "all access" - wow. Now that's the Google way to put music in the cloud!

2013-05-15 16:42:41 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

+Ellie Powers is showing a lot of cool features of the new Android Developer console. This is Awesome news for developers to polish their apps and make money.

Looking forward to seeing your apps.

2013-05-15 15:08:03 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)

The floodgates are open.

2013-05-15 13:21:03 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

My wakeup song for today.

Gonna need to put on last finishing touches to make sure the +Google TV sandbox at #io13 is looking awesome when everyone comes visit today.

Exhausted but excited.

2013-05-15 07:54:41 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 14 +1s)

Magic successfully accomplished. Check. Ready for the big day.

See you all tomorrow at #io13

2013-05-14 20:01:32 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 15 +1s)

Making the magic happen!

2013-05-14 03:13:37 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)

“Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” — Joshua J. Marine (19)

2013-05-13 04:20:30 (6 comments, 1 reshares, 18 +1s)

Oh My God!

Those were the words I uttered pretty much all afternoon today.

I am a car enthusiast, I've driven and owned many fun cars before, I knew I was getting a nice car, but I was not prepared for THAT!

I picked up our P85 today.  Oh my God!

I think all the money we "save" on gas with this car goes straight into tires.

The acceleration is neck snapping brutal.
Pretty much only limited by the laws of physics and the stickyness of the tires.

The electronic traction control got definitly a workout as I took it straight from the factory to the California hills.
I see many fun filled weekend miles ahead of me.
This is the perfect blend of "reasonable commute car" during the week and insane performance car on the weekend.

I'm seriously wondering how many miles it will take to... more »

2013-05-09 15:12:44 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Whatever you may think, it currently isn't possible to reliably detect whether or not the current device has a touchscreen, from within the browser.

And it may be a long time before you can.

2013-05-07 14:45:57 (6 comments, 4 reshares, 8 +1s)

Coming back to Germany feels odd in a multitude of ways. I was looking forward to Sundays without much to do, to early closing hours, to six bakeries on every block, and had come to terms with expensive dinners out[1], but what I didn't expect was Germany's weird relationship with new media companies and tech in general.

Here are some of the greatest German technology companies, yet the dusty, grey, patina of years long gone still prevails. Mandatory "core" working hours that are reminiscent of the stiff culture of IBM or Siemens, not Facebook or Instagram. Hierarchies more befitting an accounting mill in one of Monty Python's "Chartered Accountancy" skits than Web 2.0, and bureaucracy that would make most Swiss banks blush. Telecommute, flexible work hours, evaluations based on output not time spent, and the modern, airy, and relaxed work environments of Silicon... more »

2013-05-05 20:27:27 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

These are the guys who will do the Android track at Google I/O 2013. If you have green blood don't miss to add them to your circles.

#io13  

2013-05-05 17:59:40 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

Is that next life hack you're considering worth it?

"Is It Worth the Time?" http://feedly.com/k/186LFpB

2013-05-03 19:55:21 (2 comments, 7 reshares, 13 +1s)

Thinking about developing for Android? Here's a helpful article on "Resources Every Android Developer Must Know" http://www.bongizmo.com/blog/android-resources-each-developer-should-know/

2013-05-03 16:24:16 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

* Hallelujah We Have Drywall!!! *

It's been pretty much exactly 12 months ago that we tore out the back half of our house.

After working our construction site for the last year, it's awesome to finally look at "walls" and not just see bare studs, wires and plumbing.
Amazing what a difference a bit of gypsum board makes.
Now I can almost imagine this as being a "house" again.  ;)

2013-05-01 18:58:25 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

It's that time of the year again!!

Everyone who's curious about what's going on in and around #Google #io13 come and join us in this new community.

If you've not been fortunate enough to get one of the tickets to come to the actual event in San Francisco, join us here and get all the buzz and scoop first hand!

2013-04-22 20:52:12 (0 comments, 4 reshares, 9 +1s)

You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.

2013-04-20 16:16:10 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Trust us.... we're from the government and we're here to help.

Or, read up about CISPA and form your own opinion.

2013-04-18 15:31:34 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)

Interesting reading for frequent travelers.
Tl;Dr: if you book a multi city itinerary you're likely paying more.

2013-04-17 17:42:53 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

We've got hours left to oppose CISPA. Please use the @EFF site to call your Rep now and oppose the bill.

2013-04-16 16:52:27 (0 comments, 4 reshares, 9 +1s)

If you haven't heard, Motorola is taking a VW bus and a Sprinter van entirely wrapped in velcro, full of hackable phones, electronics toys, and latest in 3D printing equipment across the country for a series of hackathons this summer. We're looking for a coder/hacker badass to join our team that has experience creating cool things on/with/around Android phones, microcontrollers (Arduino, IOIO, Raspberry Pi), Processing, and can develop Android apps of moderate complexity.

Experience in hacking production hardware or embedded systems is a plus. There are no particular other quals, except being enthusiastic and an effective facilitator.

Our #MAKEwithMOTO tour runs from mid-April through early October and we'd like our coder/hacker ninja/guru to be with us for as much of this time as possible.  At a minimum, we're looking for someone that's free from June through... more »

2013-04-15 01:54:19 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 18 +1s)

Progress on the house project

This is what I do on weekends....
The photos show the progress of 12 hrs work both days this weekend.

Finished the shed.
Put in lots of lights, insulation & soundproofing all the way around. Gotta be the nicest "Garden Shed" in the neighborhood.
Bathrooms were hot-mopped. Now we started to install "DensShield" board.

Yay, making progress... slowly.

2013-04-11 21:59:34 (0 comments, 15 reshares, 8 +1s)

Some tips for the new "Play Store Publisher Console"

tl;dr: 
If you're not a developer - have a nice day.
If you use the Google Play Developer Console keep reading

As you all should know by now, the Google Play Developer Console is getting a major update on April 15th.
One area which will change (improve) is the handling of Multiple APKs.
Read more how it SHOULD work here: http://developer.android.com/google/play/publishing/multiple-apks.html

I noticed that the old console was frequently too "forgiving" and allowed combinations of APKs which do not exactly follow the intended guidelines.
The new console will check much more closely that your APKs "work as intended".

The biggest pitfall I've noticed for especially "Google TV" developers is that developers often have two versions... more »

2013-04-06 16:51:20 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 5 +1s)

Californians: Act Now to Help Ban Fracking. April 2013.

The big news is they have now discovered 15 billion barrels of oil in the Monterey Shale, more than the Marcellus Shale, more than the Bakken Shale, more than anywhere in the country. So unless we the people stop it, fracking is coming to California with a vengeance.

Despite what you’ve heard about natural gas being clean, fracking also contributes to climate change. Although the burning of the gas is clean, the process of fracking releases so much methane into the air, that if all the shale in California is fracked, it will delay the implementation of AB 32, California’s Global Warming Solutions Act. This is the landmark legislation, a model for the country, which requires that California reduce its carbon emissions back to 1990 levels by 2020. Fracking the 15 billion barrels of oil in California willadd... more »