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Schmidt’s Privacy Obsession Leaves Google Torn

, Feb 28th 2012 Discuss [7]

Privacy is a hot topic at Google, and chairman Eric Schmidt wasted no time in cultivating an MWC 2012 keynote around personal freedoms, the role of the internet as activist, and safeguarding of our individual information. Yet what Schmidt’s appearance did show us more than anything is that the chairman is consumed with an obsession around the topic, either attempting to convinced us that we have the option of anonymity, or outlining the dance which Google follows trying to balance between the public and the private.

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Google Keynote MWC 2012 Round-Up

, Feb 28th 2012 Discuss [6]

This year's Mobile World Congress has turned out to have more than a couple surprises, and the highly quotable Eric Schmidt is no exception to the rule this week in the Google keynote address. Speaking to the entire world via webcast as well as an audience of press and mobile enthusiasts alike on not just the state of the mobile world today, but the future in which the developing world will be utterly changed for the better by a web-connected community. In addition, both privacy and the most recent release for Android by Google: Google Chrome, were touched upon by both Schmidt and Android's Hugo Barra. Read The Full Story

Android forking “is fine” says Schmidt, we don’t sue like Apple

, Feb 28th 2012 Discuss [3]

The Android team predicted forking in the ecosystem, Google chairman Eric Schmidt said today at Mobile World Congress, taking the opportunity to snipe at Apple over the company's litigious tendencies. "We understood that this stuff would happen ... and it's fine" Schmidt said, explaining that while Google hoped that those manufacturers not sticking to the search company's official guidelines for Android would realize the potential benefits, "We don't sue them… if you get my drift." Read The Full Story

“Prison is no bandwidth” jokes Google’s Schmidt

, Feb 28th 2012 Discuss [2]

A life without internet access is a life equivalent to spending it incarcerated, Google's Eric Schmidt has joked at Mobile World Congress today, quipping that "prison is no bandwidth" after a question from an Iranian attendee. Speaking during the Q&A section of his keynote session, Schmidt was asked whether Google would lift blocks on the company's services in Iran. After a brief consultation with his lawyer, Schmidt said that such a move was impossible as it contravened US law. Read The Full Story

Samsung Galaxy Note S Pen app contest announced

, Feb 28th 2012 Discuss [8]

Samsung's new Galaxy Note device is turning a lot of heads, not only because of its large display but also because of the "S Pen" that comes with it, turning it into more of a tablet/PDA hybrid than a traditional phone. The only problem with launching something like that is that it isn't a universal accessory and so developers need to have intense confidence in that one product if they want to incorporate it. Well, that, or Samsung could just bribe them with the chance to win $100,000. Read The Full Story

Schmidt: “Do not give up internet freedom, you will regret it”

, Feb 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

Google chairman Eric Schmidt has spoken passionately about the freedom of the internet, warning that users shouldn't give up the openness of the web as they would forever regret it. "The openness of the internet is one of the greatest achievements of our lifetime," Schmidt said. "Do not give that up, you will regret it." Read The Full Story

P2P Google Bucks mentioned by Google’s Schmidt

, Feb 28th 2012 Discuss [2]

Upon being asked a question about mobile payment - or being pitched an idea about doing peer to peer payments, as it was, Google's Eric Schmidt responded with a treat of a forgone technology not oft, if ever, spoken about in public. It's Google Bucks, and though it was only tested internally apparently, it was a peer-to-peer payment system that may well have been ready to take place in the real world had such a technology been rendered essentially useless via laws restricting payment in such ways. Read The Full Story

Google’s Schmidt gleeful at 3D-capable personal robots

, Feb 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

Google chairman Eric Schmidt has presented his vision of the future and technology, describing a world where people have their own personal robot that can represent them remotely and from which they can see a remote 3D visual stream. "We're beginning to see science fiction become a reality" Schmidt said during his MWC 2012 keynote. "Look at Star Trek or, my favorite, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy." Read The Full Story

Global Community of Equals foretold by Google’s Schmidt

, Feb 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

Eric Schmidt spoke this week at MWC about the growth of the mobile world, focusing on the developing world, the "digital oasis," where access to the internet is still a rarity, but where technology will bring it to them at an exponential rate. "Smartphones do not have to talk to a central hub," he said, "they can just talk to each other." Using Bluetooth and other technologies you can use Mesh Networks to connect - "Mesh is a stepping stone for connectivity." Schmidt continued hoever that "Noone is suggesting that technology will suddenly transform the social political and economic situations of peoples lives. But it certainly can improve them." Read The Full Story

Google’s Schmidt: Chrome is “by far the safest”

, Feb 28th 2012 Discuss [2]

Google CEO Eric Schmidt has taken the stage for his Mobile World Congress keynote, and he's already started with the zingers aimed at rivals with some comments on Microsoft and others' criticisms of Chrome. "If you care about security, you should use Chrome, because it's by far the safest" Schmidt said, referring to recent controversy about the security of the browser. Read The Full Story

We’re Live at the MWC 2012 Keynote featuring Google

, Feb 28th 2012 Discuss [8]

Android is dominating here at Mobile World Congress 2012, and that means Google's taking center stage for the bulk of the conference. In addition to their massive booth, the search giant also gets a keynote presentation all to itself, and it's starting in just under half an hour. SlashGear is here to bring the latest news - whatever that might be. Google's been pretty tight-lipped on the conference so far, though they might have some interesting surprises in store for us. Read The Full Story

Best Buy begins HTC One X pre-orders

, Feb 28th 2012 Discuss [1]

HTC's new One X phone is the most sophisticated and technologically powerful phone by HTC yet (and HTC has put out some pretty monstrous phones). Because of that, Best Buy thinks customers will be all over it and has decided to already begin taking pre-orders for the device. You'll need to specifically ask a Best Buy employee for the pre-order, as it isn't advertised in the store. Read The Full Story
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