Thursday, 16 May 2024
Google opens its first shop

Google opens its first shop

Google has opened its first ‘shop in shop’ on London’s Tottenham Court Road - a place renowned for its technology stores.

But unlike standard units, the Google shop will allow customers to fly over the Earth using a giant screen as well as other immersive experiences.

The shop is based inside Currys PC World on the busy London street and is designed to let people sample Google’s Android phones and tablets, Chromebook laptops and other products.

It bears some resemblance to the layout of many Apple stores, with devices displayed on benches and staff on hand to help people out.

In the shop, which opens its doors today, customers will be able to use a giant immersive screen called the ‘Portal’ to ‘fly’ over different parts of the world.
They will be able to navigate their journey using a tablet and the Google Earth app.

Customers will also be able to show their artistic abilities on the Doodle Wall, where digital spray cans can be used to reimagine Google’s logo, or anything else.

By sitting in a Chromecast Pod, visitors will be able to watch Google Play Movies and YouTube videos broadcast via a Chromecast dongle that converts any TV into a smart set.

Customers can also try out the latest tablets and smartwatches, of which there are various Andoid Wear iterations, including the Moto 360, LG Gwatch R.

In the future, Google will host regular classes such as how to keep secure online and learning how devices work as well as understanding how different devices work together to enable a more connected lifestyle.

-Dailymail