+project glass

“We think Glass helps you share your life as you’re living it; from life’s big moments to everyday

experiences.”

- Google

+what is it?

called “Google Glass”

created by Google in their Google [X] Lab

augmented virtual head-mounted display that resembles eye glasses

hands-free device that displays information

voice controlled (similar to Siri)

operates on Google’s Android system

+design

glass display

battery

touch pad

retina display

shutter button

+features

displays maps

gives directions (GPS)

snaps pictures

records video

reads & sends texts

scroll through and click on information with the tilt of your head

connects to a smartphone via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth

communicates directly with the cloud

as light as a regular pair of sunglasses

may be released in a variety of colors (white, blue, red, orange)

+concepts

an attempt to make wearable computing mainstream

better for capturing a first-person view of world, such as spontaneous photos people would otherwise miss if they had to find their camera

empowers people to access information very quickly

glass display sits right above the eye so it doesn’t distract from regular eyesight

display changes based on surroundings (sky, subway, etc.)

“live, right now!” mentality: although Glass has storage for pictures and videos it is meant for instant sharing through social media (Google+)

+I/O developer’s conference

available to developers in early 2013 for $1,500

available to the public in 2014

approximately the same price as an iPhone ($600)

demonstrated glasses through a live feed

+demo video

+biblography

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glass- gets-some-more-details/>.

Potter, Ned. "Google I/O Conference: Project Glass Prototype For Sale." ABC News. ABC News Network, 27 June 2012. Web. 23 July 2012.

<http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/google- project-glass-prototypes-offered-google-io-confernce/story?id=16663176>.

"Project Glass." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 23 June 2012. Web. 23 July 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Glass>.

Shankland, Stephen. "Google Glass: $1,500 for Developers, Shipping next Year." CNET News. CBS Interactive, 27 June 2012. Web. 23 July 2012. <http://news.cnet.com/ 8301-

1023_3-57462058-93/google-glass-$1500-for-developers-shipping-next-year/>.