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Google, You’re Not (Alone) In Kansas Anymore

Tom Wyrick — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:22:37 +0000

With all the hype circulating over Google’s gigabit fiber rollout, it’s easy to forget that availability remains somewhat limited in the cities scheduled for the service. Despite Olathe, Westwood, Westwood Hills and Mission Hills, Kansas on the short list for Google Fiber, nearby Lawrence (about 29 miles from Olathe) isn’t scheduled for coverage. In what […]

Specs For Google Glasses So You Can See More Google Fiber Channels

Justin Davis — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:19:02 +0000

Today, Google added to its ever-widening reach into everything you do by releasing the specs for its Google Glasses and adding even more channels to its lineup to make you jealous of cities who have, or soon will have, Google Fiber. Of particular interest in regards to Google Glasses is that the audio is delivered […]

Google Fiber Holds Public Panels To Answer Questions In Austin, TX

Justin Davis — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:33:50 +0000

In the Driskill Hotel in the center of downtown Austin, TX, Google held a public meeting with the purpose of allowing people to ask questions about how Google Fiber will work in the city. Kevin Lo, general manager of Google Fiber, moderated the lively discussion that happened twice over today. Lo started out the panel […]

AT&T To Challenge Google Fiber In Austin

Mordechai Osdoby — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:49:04 +0000

My, that was fast. It hasn’t even been a full day since Google announced Google Fiber’s future rollout in Austin, TX and already a challenger appears. AT&T has announced intentions to build a Gigabit fiber optic network in the same city. AT&T’s announcement is short and vaguely “me-too”ish. There are no details on timing or pricing, which is a […]

No Maybes About It: Google Fiber Is Coming To Austin, TX

Justin Davis — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:55:17 +0000

Today, Google made a formal announcement with Austin, TX Mayor Lee Leffingwell that Google Fiber is indeed coming to the state capital in mid-2014. Google cites Austin’s rich artistic community and tech companies that fill the city, along with the University of Texas and the schools new medical research hospital. Kansas City became the first […]

Google Fiber Possibly Coming To Austin, TX; Where Next?

Justin Davis — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 17:25:47 +0000

Google and the city of Austin, TX plan on making a major announcement on Tuesday, April 9, and speculators say that announcement will involve the arrival of Google Fiber in the Texas capital. As the home of Samsung, Dell, Blizzard Entertainment, AMD, Intel, an Apple call center, and others along with hosting such tech-fueled events […]