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Chrome Beta for Android updates with full-screen mode and improved Omnibox

Brittany Hillen, Apr 11th 2013 Discuss [0]

Google rolled out a Chrome Beta update yesterday, bringing with it a couple of improvements that have been long-anticipated, and that provide Android users with some much-needed functionality. After updating, Chrome Beta for Android users will have easy full-screen Web browsing and improved search via Omnibox. The update can be grabbed now from the Play Store. Read The Full Story

Microsoft Surface RT update fixes Wi-Fi issues

Brittany Hillen, Apr 9th 2013 Discuss [0]

Some Surface RT users have experienced problems with Wi-Fi, including crashes that result from some problems with the wireless. Microsoft rolled out an update earlier today to fix several of these problems, which can be grabbed now, and build upon the updates rolled out in March, which also included a fix for wireless connectivity problems experienced by some users. Read The Full Story

AT&T 1gbps Fiber Internet announced for Austin, Texas: the war is on

Chris Burns, Apr 9th 2013 Discuss [0]

Earlier today Google announced formally that they'd begin construction on a brand new Fiber Internet Network in Austin, Texas - and now AT&T is announcing the same thing. As AT&T announced today, they intend to build their own 1 Gigabit Fiber Network in Austin right alongside Google. Perhaps most important in this document is the direct mention of Google, with AT&T strongly suggesting that they get the same terms and conditions that are being granted to Google by the government. Read The Full Story

Google Fiber officially confirmed for Austin, Texas

Craig Lloyd, Apr 9th 2013 Discuss [0]

It was almost two years ago when Google announced Google Fiber, and it began to roll out in various neighborhoods across Kansas City last year. For the first time, though, Google is expanding the service and will be bringing Google Fiber to Austin, Texas. The company officially announced the news today after a leaked press release made its way out yesterday. Read The Full Story

Press release reinforces rumors that Google Fiber will head to Austin, Texas

Brian Sin, Apr 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

There were some recent reports that stated that Google was planning on bringing Google Fiber to Austin, Texas, and those reports were reinforced when both Google and the city of Austin issued out special invitations for a press conference tomorrow. They kept very hush hush about the situation, saying that they're announcing something "very important". It's fairly obvious that its about Google Fiber, but no one knows for sure. Read The Full Story

Sources reinforce rumors that Microsoft’s next Xbox requires constant internet connection

Brian Sin, Apr 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

Some new sources have reinforced previous rumors that Microsoft's upcoming Xbox 720 will require a constant connection to the internet in order for you to play your games. The news comes from Microsoft Blogger Paul Thurrott in a discussion with Andrew Zarian on What The Tech. His sources say that there is a note for the Xbox 720 saying, "must be internet-connected to use". Read The Full Story

Google Fiber reportedly coming to Austin, Texas

Craig Lloyd, Apr 5th 2013 Discuss [0]

Google Fiber is already settling down in Kansas City, and it's been slowly making its way to more neighborhoods in the area over the past few months. However, speculators have been wondering where the search giant will take their internet service next. According to recent reports, home of the SXSW festival Austin, Texas may be getting a deal. Read The Full Story

Qualcomm bringing WiFi improvements to MLB stadiums

Craig Lloyd, Apr 4th 2013 Discuss [0]

The 2013 MLB season is officially in full swing (pun intended), and thousands upon thousands of spectators will flock to MLB stadiums all around the country every day for the next few months. However, these spectators will be wielding smartphones, so providing a great WiFi experience is a priority for stadiums across the country, and Qualcomm is partnering up with the MLB to make such improvements. Read The Full Story

Lawsuit attempts to use six-strikes copyright system in case against Verizon subscriber

Brittany Hillen, Apr 3rd 2013 Discuss [0]

Verizon, which just recently finished its acquisition of Mohave Wireless, has been pulled into a copyright legal spat, with a studio that produces adult films having subpoenaed the ISP for copies of its six-strike alerts against the individual being sued. That's not all the information the studio wants, however, with it prying farther into the subscriber's Internet usage. Read The Full Story

Chromium announces new open source rendering engine project Blink

Brittany Hillen, Apr 3rd 2013 Discuss [0]

WebKit makes the web go 'round, and yet it is soon to be joined by a new kid on the block: Blink, which was announced on Chromium's blog earlier today. Says Chromium, the decision to create a new rendering engine "was not an easy" one, but ultimately good will come from it. Developers don't need to worry, as the announcement reassures that little will change for them during the initial rounds of work. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: April 3, 2013

Brittany Hillen, Apr 3rd 2013 Discuss [0]

Welcome to Wednesday evening everyone. Perhaps the biggest story to hit the Internet today was Disney's statement that it has shut down LucasArts, instead shifting to a license-based model, opening the series up to a wider range of game developers. Speaking of games, Rovio announced its 2012 revenue, pulling in a profit of approximately $71 million, while EA's All Play senior vice president told Games Industry that the majority of gamers prefer its freemium model. Read The Full Story

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