Google Drive official: 5GB of free storage, Chrome web apps, Wave-like sharing and editing (video)

If it happened any other way, it just wouldn't be as satisfying, now would it? After years of leaks, murmurs, hubbub and other familiar synonyms, Google's mythical cloud storage platform is now official... sort of. As Lady Fate would have it, the company apparently outed a memo of the features on its French blog earlier today, but before it could yank the 'pull' switch, an eagle-eyed reader managed to grab the text and run it through -- surprise, surprise -- Google Translate. What's left is an official-as-you'll-get-right-now transcript of Google Drive's features, but contrary to the hype, it all feels way more enterprise-centric than consumers may have wanted. For starters, there's no real mention of music (we guess Google Music is on its own, there), and there's just 5GB of free storage for "documents, videos, photos, Google Docs, PDFs, etc." According to the brief, it's designed to let users "live, work and play in the cloud," with direct integration with Docs and Google+.

We're also told that Drive can be installed on one's Mac, PC or Android phone / tablet, while an iOS version will be "available in the coming weeks." Of note, Google's making this accessible to visually impaired consumers with the use of a screen reader. As for features? Naturally, Google's flexing its search muscles in as many ways as possible; if you scan in a newspaper clipping, a simple Search All within Drive will allow results to appear directly from said clipping. If you upload a shot of the Eiffel Tower, it'll show up whenever you search for the aforesaid icon. Moreover, Drive will allow folks to open over 30 types of documents directly from a web browser, including HD video, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and more -- "even without the software installed on your computer." For those concerned about access, the new platform will have the same infrastructure as any other Google Apps services, giving admins a familiar set of management tools on that end.

On the topic of storage, just 5GB are provided gratis, with 25GB costing $2.49 per month, 100GB running you $4.99 per month and 1TB demanding $49.99 per month, with a maximum of 16TB ($799.99 per month, if you're curious) per user; thankfully, Google Docs will not be included in your usage total. Finally, the note played up the ability to "attach documents directly into your Drive Gmail," and given that it's intended to be an open platform, Goog's promising to work with third party developers in order to enhance Drive's functionality even further. The source link below is still dead as of right now, but it simply can't be long before the lights are officially turned on. Oh, and if you're not enamored at the moment, the outfit's suggesting that "many more developments" will be arriving in the coming weeks.

Update: It's live on the Google Play store, and a pair of explanatory videos are embedded after the break!

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Lets face it, we all know there are so many different situations in life for parenting fathers. Some dads are single and never married, others divorced, widowed fathers, gay fathers and others we are sure. But they still have a great opportunity as they are fathers, after all. But with this comes big challenges that are a part of their specific situation. You will be able to find some rather excellent information out there which can help you deal with any special challenges you may come across. Even though youll be faced with unique hurdles, some social, emotional and practical, you should still be confident that you can do it.

Much research has been preformed in the area of raising can caring for babies. These studies have even tackled a few touchy topics like sleeping habits. Some professionals believe that co-sleeping with parents is the best way for babies to become better sleepers. These studies indicate that co-sleeping leads babies to fall asleep faster and wake fewer times throughout the night.

Additionally, co-sleeping parents respond more quickly to the needs of their babies because of their close proximity. Of course there can be some drawbacks to parents and baby sleeping together. Its worth asking around about before you make any major decisions. It is not uncommon for a man to feel awkward or uneasy about showing love and affection to a child. Expressing adulation toward a child is yet another illustration of something that can feel uncomfortable for a father. Of course, as you can recognize, it is essential in the healthy development of kids to receive those things from both of their parents. It is simple and common sense for you to know the right times to do this. Not surprisingly, at this point your personality is nearly set, yet you should be able to show some optimistic feelings and emotions. Even if you feel a bit uneasy in the beginning, it will become simpler if you do it more often.

Dinner out can be a trial if you dont take a few cues from how your baby reacts to dinnertime at home. Most young children are likely to behave the way they do at home when they are in restaurants.

You may not see any difference period. Big clues like this should help you decide whether dinner out is in the cards just yet. When dining in, if your baby exhibits fussiness, the odds are good that shell fuss when you eat out too. Consistent behavior can only be anticipated though if you eat at your normal dinner hour. You will find that disrupting your babies normal hours could provide fuel for a difficult dinner out. Just like mothers, fathers are a special and critical part of any family. A father possesses his own precious things to contribute into the positive development of children who feel healthy and secure. It is not unusual that one or both of you will have full-time jobs and be tired when you make it home from work. Designate your time and make an attempt to share everything that you can.

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Time Warner Cable brings ESPN, Fox and Turner sports live streaming to apps, website

The newly-available-on-Android live streaming feature of Time Warner Cable's TWC TV app (and TWCTV.com website) has just gotten a major content upgrade, adding many national and regional sports feeds. It looks like ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS, MLB Network, NBA TV and NHL Network are available in most regions, along with the applicable Fox RSNs. The full lineup of areas and channels is in the press release after the break. Of course, if you'd like to keep telling your significant other sports channels haven't been added yet and they will need to watch their reality show on the tablet while you use the big HDTV, then we can all just pretend this never happened.

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Ju-Ju-Be Micra Be Laptop Bag

Comfortable and compact, the Ju-Ju-Be Micra Be Laptop bag ($90, direct) protects tablets, ereaders, small netbooks, and other flat electronics very well without weighing you down. Constructed with an eye toward details, this multipurpose electronics bag has several features that point toward a long life: secure stitching, metal fasteners and zipper pulls, and tough but washable fabric. The only thing holding back this bag from donning your shoulder for a decade or more is that it's not available in classic prints and colors. A small selection of prints, including "fuchsia blossoms" and "jungle maze" (shown) may look dated sooner than you'd like.

The 1-pound bag measures 8.5 by 11.5 by 2.5 inches (HWD). It has two tiered front storage sections, plus a quick-access pouch in the rear. When unzipped, the main pouch hinges open to almost 90 degrees with two compartments on the inside for small gear and an elastic strap on the flap side to hold your tablet in place. An iPad fits perfectly, as do netbooks smaller than about 12 inches. I wish the elastic band had been on the inside, however, as that seemed the more natural location for my tablet, rather than the part that folds outward.

The Micra Be's perforated foam cushioning and breathable lining help ensure your devices can cool down when you slip them into the bag. A soft inner lining in the main pouch, and in the pockets of the smaller front pouch, protects your gadgets from getting scratched. The bag also comes with a matching drawstring purse (6.5 by 5.75 inches) for storing cables, a mouse, or other small components.

I love that the fabric is both machine washable and easy to wipe down with a damp cloth for spot cleaning. The adjustable messenger strap felt comfortable while I walked a few miles one evening carrying the Micra Be.

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