Have you heard of the latest Google
glass? If not, it’s the coolest and a must have gadget for 2013. Google glass
which is wearable contains a head mounted display and is controlled by a
microcomputer. The Google glass is lighter than ordinary pair of glasses and is
equipped with a camera, a button for photo-taking, a touch pad, a compass, a
micro USB charger, a bone conducing speaker, gyroscope and accelerometers.
Here are some of the key facts about
Google glass:
1.
Slick Interface
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Google glass has incorporated a simple & easy to use interface. This simple
interface includes basic graphics and simple texts which are displayed at the
corner of the glass.
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The interface does not cover the whole eye.
2.
Google glass is an extension of the Smartphone
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Google glass has Wi-Fi & GPS applications that interact with the
Smartphone.
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Google glass can transfer photos and videos to the phone.
3.
Google glass run Androids
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There was a speculation that Google glass was going to use a new OS or a
variation of the Android OS.
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Google confirmed that it would embrace Android OS hence stopping the
speculation.
4.
Google can listen to you
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It is largely voice controlled.
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To activate it, lift your head or tap the side of the glass frame.
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Say, “OK Glass” then followed by a voice command like, “Take Picture” or “Get
Direction.”
5.
Camera can record what you see
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The Glass camera has been designed to record what you see either by taking
photos or video.
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The videos and photos taken can either be stored locally or broadcasted via
hangout.
6.
Google glass can speak multiple languages
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Google glass has an inbuilt language translator.
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The translator technology is very powerful and detailed since it has been used
in web browsers and phones for several years.
7.
Google glass looks cool
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Google glass has tinted lens attachment which turns glass into Oakley-esque
frameless shades from Sci-Fi prop.
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The device will in future be compatible with 3rd party frames like Warby Parker
and Nouveau Vintage Brand.
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The glass comes in different colors from white, black, grey, orange and blue.
8.
Able to run 3rd party Apps
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The glass has the ability to read emails and maps.
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The glass can display headlines of applications into your eye line.
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The glass can read a story displayed on the lens after tapping the frame.
9.
Product still not the final product
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The glass is still on its development stages.
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The glass that is in the market is the Explorer Edition’ designed for
developers and early adopters.
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You have to pre-order the glass for it to be made for you.
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Final product is to be released before 2013 ends.
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Google glass is costing $1500 current price.
10.
The final product might be cheaper
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The final product is hoped to be cheaper than the explore edition that’s
costing $1500.
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The cheap price will be attributed by large volumes and large sales.
11.
Others
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Photos and videos from the glass are not shared publicly to the web but through
a private Auto-Backup. Then from here it can be shared publicly.
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The glass quickly goes into stand still mode.
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The camera is not very powerful and does not have a zoom.
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