Hands up if you've ever been in this situation: You start a conversation with a friend or family member at your desk on Instant Messenger. Away from your desk, you send them a text. Later on, you decide it makes more sense to speak face-to-face on Skype
All of a sudden, you've got a balkanized conversation. Show More Summary
Google announced a major upgrade to its Hangouts real-time communication service, rolling out a new stand-alone Hangouts app for the web, Android and iOS that will be available later Wednesday.
The app was introduced by Vic Gundotra, senior VP of engineering, at the Google I/O conference in San Francisco on Wednesday. Show More Summary
John Kerry is set to make some digital diplomacy history Friday by becoming the first sitting secretary of state to take part in a Google Hangout
During the Hangout, Kerry will discuss his view of the United States' role in global affairs and take questions on American engagement with foreign countries.
Kerry will be joined at 1:30 p.m. Show More Summary
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It wasn't that long ago that video calls were the stuff of science fiction. Show More Summary
Owners of Google Glass are reporting that Google is rolling out the device's first software update, and changing the version name to XE5
According to Phandroid, the update's improvements include bug fixes, optimizations and improvements. Show More Summary
Ender's Game director Gavin Hood, producer Bob Orci and actor Asa Butterfield will unveil the science fiction movie's first teaser trailer in a Google+ Hangout on May 7.
The live video chat begins at 4 p.m. ET. The trio will discussShow More Summary
Legendary entrepreneur Richard Branson will be on hand with Mashable's own Pete Cashmore for a Google Hangout this morning to discuss travel, business and whatever topics come up
The Hangout coincides with the opening of Virgin America's new terminal at Newark Airport, which will service flights to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Show More Summary
In the two years since its launch, publishers large and small have experimented with Google Hangout to host group video chats with well-known guests, readers and staff, hoping to engage readers and attract new followers. Now, GoogleShow More Summary
Google announced a new Hangouts Capture app Tuesday, a new way for Google Hangouts users to capture photos of a Hangout in progress so they can relive the magic of the event later on.
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Michelle Obama will join Kelly Ripa of Live with Kelly & Michael Monday for a Google Hangout to share ideas for healthy family activities and meals. You can watch live here. "Mrs. Obama will chat about how she and the First Family stay...Show More Summary
President Barack Obama pointed his finger at patent trolls, people and businesses who file patents and use them to aggressively sue others who produce potentially competing products, during a Google Hangout Thursday afternoon. "They don't actually produce anything themselves," said Obama of patent trolls. Show More Summary
President Barack Obama will answer citizens' questions in a Google Hangout from the West Wing set to begin at 4:50 p.m. ET Thursday, and you can watch live right here. The White House is pitching the hangout as a way for citizens toShow More Summary
In what looks like the biggest-ever product placement for Google, the official trailer for The Internship launched Wednesday. Comic duo Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson -- who last got together for 2005's Wedding Crashers -- reunite forShow More Summary
President Barack Obama will answer questions in a Google-powered "Fireside Hangout" Thursday, two days after he delivers this year's State of the Union address. Obama's Google Hangout is scheduled for Thursday at 4:50 p.m. ET. It will...Show More Summary
On Feb. 22, NASA will host the first Google+ Hangout live from on board the International Space Station orbiting 240 miles above Earth. More About: astronauts, Chris Hadfield, google hangout, International Space Station, NASA, space
As the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers prepare to battle at the Super Bowl, there is another competition taking place off the football field. Every year, millions of dollars are spent by brands to attract the attention of consumers 30-second ad spots at a time. Show More Summary
"The Face" will premiere sneak peeks in a Google+ Hangout. Host Nigel Barker and models Naomi Campbell, Karolina Kurkova and Coco Rocha will participate. More About: Entertainment, models, Oxygen, social tv, The Face, TV
Vice President Joe Biden is taking part in a Google Hangout on the topic of gun control Thursday at 1:45 p.m. ET. You can watch live here. Biden will be joined by Guy Kawasaki, one of the original Apple employees, video blogger PhilShow More Summary
Vice President Joe Biden will discuss the Obama administration's position on gun control in a Google Hangout on Thursday at 1:45 p.m. EST, Google and the vice president's office announced Wednesday. Biden's hangout will be a resurrection...Show More Summary
Ro Marley at CES 2013
Ro Marley, the son of late reggae artist Bob Marley and head of audio and accessory company House of Marley, joined Mashable for a Google+ Hangout Tuesday in the CES 2013 showroom. Click here to view this gallery.
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