Google Glass’ Explorer edition has been out there for a while now. Developers have been testing it out and discerning the exploits, if any. The search giant has now released the kernel source of the gadget, letting developers delve deeper into the back-end details of the gadget.
The Explorer edition of Google Glass has already landed in the hands of such developers who were among the earliest to sign up for it. Saurik, a rather well-known iOS hacker/developer, has claimed that he has jailbroken Google Glass.
Passwords used to log into online accounts have proved fairly futile. In the recent months, a number of hacks have shown that hackers can easily crack passwords and gain access to online accounts. Google has now joined hands with FIDO to devise more secure solutions and replace password-based login.
Seattle-based natural language processing firm Wavii uses machine learning algorithms to automatically aggregate status updates on topics such as politics, celebrities and gadgets. It’s been reported that search giant Google has acquired Wavii for over $30 million.
Lots of rumors are going around the unveiling of Android Key Lime Pie at Google I/O conference, scheduled for next month. We have already heard that Google may unveil revamped Nexus 7 tablet and Nexus 4 smartphone at the conference. Rumors about devices pre-loaded with Android 5.0 (Key Lime Pie) were also abuzz. According to new reports, Google might not launch Android Key Lime Pie at the I/O conference.
Over the past few months, Google Glass has become somewhat of a sensation in the tech arena. The developer version of Google Glass have already started shipping while the search giant has also showed off different apps for it. A look into the app code of the gadget suggests that it may support wink-based photography.
Google recently came under a lot of heat in the German city of Hamburg when regulators decided that the search giant illegally recorded Street View data. While collecting data for its mapping service, Google illegally used unencrypted Wi-Fi networks for which it has now been fined a sum of $190,000.
Google is expected to unveil Android’s next version – Key Lime Pie – at its I/O conference next month. The company may make a few more announcements at the I/O conference, including an upgraded Nexus 7. As per speculations, Nexus 7’s next iteration will be the first Android device per-loaded with Key Lime Pie. It is expected to release on July, and retain the $199 price tag of the first generation.