Google doesn't need to make money from hardware, but it does need hardware to make money from its services. That's why it designs new hardware. more

The search company launched new hardware products and a new push into media distribution. It also staged a product pitch during a skydive. Has Google just stolen Apple's thunder? more

Search-ad revenue driven by Google's browser helps the bottom line, the chief of Google's browser and online apps business says. With Chrome now on Android and iOS, he's expecting even more money. more

A Google exec who helped lead the team developing the Nexus 7 tablet sat down with CNET to chat about the Nexus brand and what it means to Google and its partners. more

Google made a big push for Chrome on mobile platforms at this year's developer's conference, and we've reviewed Chrome for Android and Chrome for iOS. more

How to get developers on your side: Give them free stuff before anyone else can get it. more

The company wants people to stop thinking its Web-based apps are susceptible to flaky networks. Also: Docs experiments with Dart and Native Client. more

Google will make its Google Play apps, TV shows, movies, and music available to Google TV devices later this summer. more

Google co-founder Sergey Brin sees consumers buying Glass in two years' time, new Google+ Events can auto upload embarassment, and Zynga gives gamers something to whoopee about. more

Is the $1,500 worth it to be bleeding edge and perhaps a cool kid on the geek block? Probably if you're a developer. more

Google's Android 4.1 Jelly Bean features "a bunch of delightful improvements," but highlight an OS that needs to hold market share not win new converts. more

Peek behind the scenes at the making of Google's latest Android OS sculpture, a giant jar of Jelly Beans created out of Styrofoam on a short deadline. more

Google announced that Google Docs users will be able to keep working even when they don't have an Internet connection. more

Muddying up the turf battle: The Android powerhouse is making it easier for Apple users to take advantage of Google's browser and storage service. more

Dolphin HD unveils two new ways to extend the browser's features courtesy a new program called Garage. more

Google's co-founder says the general public should have access to a final version of Project Glass about a year after developers get the Explorer Edition. more

Despite its competitive price tag, the new Nexus 7 tablet is unlikely to knock the iPad off its perch, says analyst Brian White. more

Google's guidebook reveals all the details behind the new Nexus 7 tablet and spills the beans on the new Jelly Bean OS. more

The Day 2 keynote of Google I/O should focus on the company's Web presence with an emphasis on Chrome. Join CNET for our live blog. more

A renewed focus on user experience, fit and finish, and media makes Google mobile products even more attractive for consumers. more

Piggybacking on the Google I/O conference, BlueStacks unveils its Android app player on OS X. more

Fatigued from that exhilarating extreme sports demo of Google Glasses? Thrilled at the prospect of the Nexus Q? There's more to come Thursday on Day 2 of Google I/O 2012. more

Google's new Android 4.1 tablet can apparently be purchased early, if you're willing to pay way over the retail price. more

As promised, Google has rolled out its 3D imagery of various major cities as part of an update to its Google Earth software on Android. more

Google's store for Android apps and entertainment content gets a big upgrade at the Google I/O show. Also: faster app updates coming, and 20 billion downloads so far. more

Google is making stuff in the U.S. Will Apple follow suit? more

Now you can schedule social occasions and share media taken by attendees on Google's social network. more

Sergey Brin lets a few journalists try on the Google glasses, though we don't get access to the really cool stuff. more

We've gathered all our video footage from day one of Google I/O 2012 in one place for your viewing pleasure and convenience. more

At a small press conference at Google I/O, Sergey Brin explains how Google glasses will work for you. more

Co-founder Sergey Brin shows off Google's computerized glasses -- but they're only for Google I/O attendees -- i.e., developers -- who are on the "bleeding edge." more

A tablet app offers a richer view than the smartphone apps that have been available. Also new: Google+ Events that handles invitations, scheduling, and collecting party photos from everyone there. more

Most of the rumors about a 7-inch Android 4.1 tablet selling for $200 turned out to be true today, but will Google's first tablet impress? more

Tight integration with Google Calendar and Google+ should give other invitation systems a run for the money. more

Chrome 20 is out, and all that Google is saying about it is security fixes? There's likely much more going on. Here's what we think it could be. more

The device is built by Asus, and as expected, comes with a 7-inch display. more

Android 4.1 ups the ante against Apple's iOS with interactive notifications, overhauled search results and new tools that anticipate the information people need wherever they are. more

Five prominent women leaders gathered Tuesday at Google's San Francisco offices to talk about leadership, innovation, and gender bias. more

At the developer-oriented Google I/O show, Google announces a new milestone for its mobile operating system. In addition, 400 million Android devices have been sold so far. more

The device lets users stream entertainment from Google Play and YouTube to other devices around the house. more

The company has a banner for the Nexus 7 on its site, despite not yet announcing the device at its Google I/O Conference. more

Gone are the days of lying around in a haze listening to vinyl. In the future, some of us may rock out with robots to enjoy music. more

Google is expected to have a flurry of news at its annual developer conference. Join us 9 a.m. PT Wednesday for our live blog of the opening keynote. more

The upcoming new tablet is expected to be priced competitively enough to give Amazon's Kindle Fire a run for its money. more

Is there anything more romantic than spending your honeymoon at Google's developer conference? more

App expected to be available this summer will deliver satellite radio's programming to subscribers on the struggling Internet TV platform. more

The Google Nexus tablet will be co-branded with Asus. More importantly, it will be inexpensive at $199. more

On the eve of the developer-oriented Google I/O show, Google has confirmed the name for the next version of Android by adding a new sculpture to its collection. more

A new tablet running Android 4.1 and sporting a price tag under $200 could debut at Google I/O this week. Here's what it needs to make my dreams come true. more

BlackBerry maker rumored to sell off hardware side, details of Google's 7-inch Nexus tablet leak, and Facebook disables user-finding feature after another app developer threatens lawsuit. more