Derek Walter is a freelance technology writer. He writes redOrbit's "Google This" blog and covers other technology topics for redOrbit.com. When not writing, he loves to travel, exploring new cities with his bride. He is a loyal fan of George Washington University basketball, as it's his alma mater, whether or not they're having a winning season. Derek is always on the lookout for the next great mobile app and writes about them at TheAppPlanet. Find him on Twitter at @derekwalter.
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What is better than another Android rumor? One named after an extinct, super-sized shark.
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Google’s decision to kill off Reader got all the attention when the company announced another round of “Spring Cleaning” this week.
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Facebook's updated news feed contiinues to roll out across the web. The revamped interface has promise to relieve much of the frustration Facebook users sometimes face.
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Google's decision to kill off Google Reader is a major disappointment for those who relied on the product and application developers.
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Google I/O is coming close, and with it a new round of rumors and news about Android, Chrome, and all things Google.
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The end of Picasa is near. What will the move to Google+ photos mean for long-time users of Google's photo service?
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Android users have plenty of photo saving options with Google services, though currently they are rather disjointed. How does one sort it out?
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Google is entering the high-end market with its new Chromebook Pixel. Will it be enough to lure some buyers who might otherwise get a MacBook or Windows Ultrabook?
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The latest rumor is that Google is planning on bringing its own branded stores by the end of this year. Is Google ready to take on retail?
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Google Drive continues to emerge as an office suite with an expanded view of available applications.
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