Google I/O recap: more web than you can shake a frozen dessert at

Whew, Google really knows how to pack it in. Two days of Google I/O and we’ve got enough info on the future of the web, phone, and television to write a couple sci-fi novels and retire. Of course, we aren’t just bystanders here: we’ve also gotten our hands on the latest version of Android (2.2, codenamed Froyo) and put its through its speedy paces. You can catch up on all the action below.

Liveblog

• Live from the Google I/O 2010 day 2 keynote!

Google TV

• Clicker.tv brings streaming internet video to your TV’s browser; it has a web browser right?
• Google TV turns on at I/O: runs Android and Flash, partnered with Sony, Logitech, and Intel
• Sony Internet TV, DISH first with Google TV this fall; Adobe, Logitech and others along for the ride
• CE-Oh no he didn’t!: Sony’s Sir Howard says ‘when you beat Apple, you’re dominating’
• Logitech’s Google TV companion box includes smartphone apps, we go eyes-on (updated: video!)

Android Froyo

• Foxconn’s Tegra 2-powered Android tablet hands-on (video)
• Google’s Larry Page says there’s ‘something wrong’ if your Android phone’s battery doesn’t last all day
• Android Gingerbread is ‘planned for Q4 2010′
• Android 2.2 Froyo officially announced
• Google claims Froyo has the world’s fastest mobile browser
• Android 2.2 ‘Froyo’ beta hands-on: Flash 10.1, WiFi hotspots, and some killer benchmark scores
• Flash 10.1 for Android beta unveiled: Hulu a no-show, Froyo now a minimum requirement
• Google adding over-the-air app installation and iTunes streaming to Android
• Android 2.2 SDK goes live, developers likely unable to crash Google’s download server

Web tech

• Google Wave opens doors to public, asks old friends for new chance
• Google launches open WebM web video format based on VP8 (update: hardware partners and Microsoft statement)
• Google partnership has GM OnStar exploring Maps, open APIs and more
• Google unveils Chrome web store, Sports Illustrated app impresses
• OnStar reveals mystery partner: Google
• mSpot stores your music* in the cloud, makes it available anywhere**

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