Google Glass to go on sale to the public for one day only in the US

Google Glass was previously only available through invitation by Google to developers and 'explorers'. Google recently announced that for one day, anyone based in the US will be able to purchase the latest V2 of the $1500.00 wearable including a frame for prescription glasses or a shade for sunglasses. The deal drops April 15th and you will need to be a US resident with a Google Wallet account. 

"This isn't the same Glass you saw last April. In the past year, we've released nine software updates, 42 Glassware apps, iOS support, prescription frames, and more, all largely shaped by feedback from our Explorers. The Explorer bundle costs $1,500 + tax and includes Glass, charger, pouch, mono earbud, and your choice of a shade or a frame for no additional charge. Check out the styles of frames and shades and pick your favorite."

Then timing of this 'deal' is interesting since Google I/O (and presumably a newer version of Glass) is expected to be demoed. Google is expected to release a consumer version of Glass at a cheaper price later this year.

Source: Google

Name your price for Sid Meier game bundle

Been a fan of Canadian-American video game developer Sid Meier and his highly addictive simulation games? Well, his creations are up for grabs over at the Humble Bundle store for a limited time. You just have to name the price you want to pay to own Civilization III, Civilization IV, Ace Patrol, Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies, and Railroads. If you pay over the average $8.58, you can also own Civilization V and Civilization V: Gods and Kings downloadable content. Pay over $15 and they also throw in the new Civilization V: Brave New World DLC.

Proceeds of the sale can either go to 2K video game publisher, who publishes all his games; Action Against Hunger charity; or Humble Bundle store itself. Buyers can choose how much of their payment goes to the three groups. 

Lenovo acquires Motorola from Google for US $3 billion

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Lenovo has bought Motorola Mobility from Google for US $3 billion. This latest shocker is the latest chapter in the story of Motorola Mobility, a company that was bought by Google in 2012 and that union produced two smartphone models that diversified the Android smartphone landscape. Google says that it thinks Lenovo has what it takes to scale Motorola to a global company which makes sense since Lenovo is already currently a top-three player in the Chinese and Asian smartphone market. Lenovo recently became the leading PC manufacturer, it will be remembered that it similarly purchased IBM's computer business and built it into multiple product lines.

Lenovo gets the Motorola brand, trademark portfolio and access to 2,000 phone and mobile patents which Google will still own. Can Lenovo propel Motorola to the next level as it did the ThinkPad line of notebooks? Who is the big winner in this transaction and what are the repercussions for Google's own mobile device play? Stay tuned as more news unfolds.

Microsoft cuts Surface Pro price by $100 for the month of August

Microsoft slashes the price further of its Surface Pro tablet with the 128GB now at $899 and the 64GB at $799. It is said to last until August 30 but who knows if Microsoft might decide to extend the sale.