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Google I/O 2012

Jun 262012

Google I/O 2012 starts tomorrow and I’ve taken some time off to attend the I/O Extended event organised by the London GTUG. Foolishly I have made plans for my mornings so I think it’s going to be a couple of heavily caffeinated days to make it through!

I’m honestly not sure what to expect from the keynote. Obviously there are rumours flying around and many “leaks” of the Nexus tablet, but I haven’t yet seen anything that’s going to make me go “yeah, I didn’t see that coming and that looks pretty cool”. Last year that slot was filled by the Android @ Home section so I live in hope that we’re still going to see something I haven’t already heard rumblings about. Or lots of details on Project Glass. Yep, I’ll happily settle for that!

Anyhow, beyond the keynote there are lots of interesting sessions. Might have to try to stream some on the night bus journey home to catch up on the many many clashes!

Goal achieved?

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Jan 082012

I set myself a couple of goals over Christmas to get some Android development done and migrate this blog onto a new host. So, how did I do? The answer is: better than I expected. Migration done, some code written up (no new release though as I want to put a bit more in).
I’ve also set up a new blog that I’ll be writing about once it’s ready for public consumption. This blog is for a friend of mine who is running from John o’Groats to Lands End this year to raise money for the Royal British Legion (a charity for those who are serving and have served). That’s over 30 marathons in a row! This chap is insane, but insane with a big heart.
Anyhow, am currently in a taxi to the airport as am of skiing for a week so will provide an update on my return.