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Google’s mystery boats will reportedly be floating retail outlets

03
Dec
2013

We might not know the true purpose of Google’s mystery barges until they finally open up to the public, but yet another report has called into question whether or not Google has been misdirecting the media with its official statements. SFGate uncovered a budget report that not only reveals the $35 million cost of launching the three barges, but also the apparent intent of the launch: “floating retail store.” Google released a statement earlier this month which claimed that the barges would be used as “interactive space where people can learn about new technology,” but also noted that plans could change. Although Google representatives told SFGate that plans have not changed, the budget report is an incriminating piece of evidence to

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