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British lawmakers accuse Google of dishonesty over UK tax strategy

LONDON - U.K. lawmakers subjected search giant Google to blistering criticism Thursday, accusing the U.S. Internet company of playing games with Britain's tax rules to avoid paying what it owed. In his second appearance before Parliament in roughly six months, Google Vice-President Matt Brittin tried to defend his company's complex corporate structure to a committee of skeptical U.K. politicians, many of whom seemed unconvinced by his assertion that Google was being transparent about how it paid its bills.

Software makers getting face time with Google glasses

Google Glass was a common sight Wednesday as software savants here shared visions of games, weather reports, news and more delivered to the Internet-linked eyewear. Many of the 6,000 developers attending an annual Google I/O event in San Francisco sported Glass as part of an "explorer" program to tinker with creative applications for the eyewear, which cost $1,500 a unit.

Software makers getting face time with Google glasses

Google Glass was a common sight Wednesday as software savants here shared visions of games, weather reports, news and more delivered to the Internet-linked eyewear. Many of the 6,000 developers attending an annual Google I/O event in San Francisco sported Glass as part of an "explorer" program to tinker with creative applications for the eyewear, which cost $1,500 a unit.

Software makers getting face time with Google glasses

Google Glass was a common sight Wednesday as software savants here shared visions of games, weather reports, news and more delivered to the Internet-linked eyewear. Many of the 6,000 developers attending an annual Google I/O event in San Francisco sported Glass as part of an "explorer" program to tinker with creative applications for the eyewear, which cost $1,500 a unit.

Software makers getting face time with Google glasses

Google Glass was a common sight Wednesday as software savants here shared visions of games, weather reports, news and more delivered to the Internet-linked eyewear. Many of the 6,000 developers attending an annual Google I/O event in San Francisco sported Glass as part of an "explorer" program to tinker with creative applications for the eyewear, which cost $1,500 a unit.

Only 1 in 10 Americans would be willing to wear Google Glass

When asked in a survey what factors would prevent them from buying Google's Glass headset, 45 percent of the 1,000 smartphone-owning respondents cited "social awkwardness" and claimed that it appears "too irritating" to wear. Forty-four percent, meanwhile, claimed that they don't find any of Google Glass's known features to be desirable.

Only 1 in 10 Americans would be willing to wear Google Glass

When asked in a survey what factors would prevent them from buying Google's Glass headset, 45 percent of the 1,000 smartphone-owning respondents cited "social awkwardness" and claimed that it appears "too irritating" to wear. Forty-four percent, meanwhile, claimed that they don't find any of Google Glass's known features to be desirable.

Only 1 in 10 Americans would be willing to wear Google Glass

When asked in a survey what factors would prevent them from buying Google's Glass headset, 45 percent of the 1,000 smartphone-owning respondents cited "social awkwardness" and claimed that it appears "too irritating" to wear. Forty-four percent, meanwhile, claimed that they don't find any of Google Glass's known features to be desirable.

Google kicks off conference showcasing new line-up, including music, game features, new phone

SAN FRANCISCO - Google's sixth annual conference for software developers opened Wednesday with a chance for the company to showcase its latest services. Announcements include a new phone, new tools for online games and a music-streaming service that will allow Android users to listen to their favourite songs and artists for a monthly fee.

Google+ trends: Google I/O

On Wednesday, May 15, Google+ users are talking about the Google I/O Developer Conference.  Google's yearly developer conference, known as Google I/O, runs May 15-17 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. The conference was originally designed to bring together Google developers and explore the latest offerings on display from the tech giant, but over the past few years the event has also become a launching pad for new products such as Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" back in 2011.
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