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The Google Glass Project is an attempt to make a head-mounted display (HMD) which acts as a personal computer or smartphone., being developed by Google. Actions that include taking pictures, video, GPS are all activated with voice recognition. The idea of an HMD has been augmented before, but it hasn't received the reception that Google Glass has, mainly because it is backed up by Google. The original prototype was released in August 2011, which weighed about 8 pounds, the device is now much lighter and designers are aiming to partner with designer sunglasses like Ray Ban and Warby Parker to add a better look.
The thesis of Glass is extraordinary, to integrate what you would usually do on your smartphones are tablets, has now been incorporated into your field of vision and your daily life. You can leave your phones in your pockets and you're able to have internet in your field of vision. Google Glass is packed with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, speakers, a camera, microphone and touchpad. Glass works is compatible with both Android or Apple, it is mostly depended on wifi or mobile network so it acts as any third party accessory. When paired up to your mobile device, you can easily access social media notifications (Twitter, Facebook email etc..)
The thesis of Glass is extraordinary, to integrate what you would usually do on your smartphones are tablets, has now been incorporated into your field of vision and your daily life. You can leave your phones in your pockets and you're able to have internet in your field of vision. Google Glass is packed with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, speakers, a camera, microphone and touchpad. Glass works is compatible with both Android or Apple, it is mostly depended on wifi or mobile network so it acts as any third party accessory. When paired up to your mobile device, you can easily access social media notifications (Twitter, Facebook email etc..)
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Voice Control - Google Glass has a voice input which makes navigating and searching a lot more interesting. The built in mic now directly connects you to a Google search engine. You simply say "Ok Glass" and then ask a question. "Send a message", "Take a picture" "Record a video" or "search" are a just a few commands that Google Glass can act upon.
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GPS - Since it has a built in GPS, it will help you navigate, with the help of Google Maps. This can be handy when you're driving or walking through a crowded area, not having to hold or look down at your smartphone when you're can make following directions a lot easier.
These were some brief descriptions of some of the included features in the Google Glass.
There are a few cons that people might argue when it comes to Google Glass and having a distraction all the time rather than when you just check your phone. I personally think that it can lead to some brain problems to the generations, the reason behind this is that by using this product, we are doing a lot less critical thinking, how we say stuff out loud and just rely on a computer to do all the thinking for you. I guess this is the same with any smartphone on the market nowadays but this is making us lazier.
In all honesty though this product is really setting a benchmark for future technology. I am extremely excited to experience this product and I am very impressed with Google itself through the recent years in their expansion of market.
These were some brief descriptions of some of the included features in the Google Glass.
There are a few cons that people might argue when it comes to Google Glass and having a distraction all the time rather than when you just check your phone. I personally think that it can lead to some brain problems to the generations, the reason behind this is that by using this product, we are doing a lot less critical thinking, how we say stuff out loud and just rely on a computer to do all the thinking for you. I guess this is the same with any smartphone on the market nowadays but this is making us lazier.
In all honesty though this product is really setting a benchmark for future technology. I am extremely excited to experience this product and I am very impressed with Google itself through the recent years in their expansion of market.
A recent commercial for the Google Glass.
Google Glass from Tehni Azhar on Vimeo.