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  • Google Glass

    Google Glass

    Look out! You will soon be seeing people walking down the street wearing funny-looking eyeglasses, staring at the little eye piece and not paying attention to where they are going. The reason? Google has begun shipping its long-awaited new gadget — Google Glass.

    The company just released the tech specs, which include one full day of battery life with normal usage — less, if you're using features like Hangouts and video recording that require more power. Google said you will be able to see the "equivalent of a 25-inch high-definition screen from 8 feet away".

    The audio comes from a Bone Conduction Transducer system that transmits sound directly to your skull. The vibrations emanate from the structure, but the wearer should not notice.

    There's 12MB of usable flash, and it's connected with Google Cloud. Google Glass automatically uploads location data along with video and photos to a Google+ Instant Upload album. It includes a 5-megapixel camera and takes video at 720p. It uses 802.11b/g wi-fi and comes with Bluetooth.

    Taking a picture with Google Glass, the voice command is, "OK, Glass, take a picture."

    Published: April 16, 2013 -- 16:31 GMT (09:31 PDT)

    Photo by: Google

    Caption by: Andy Smith

  • Videos

    Videos

    You can take videos from Google Glass at 720p resolution.

    Of course, there are warnings from Google. Some people can get either eye strain or headaches from using Google Glass, and the company advises against children under 13 wearing them, since it could harm developing vision.

    "OK, Glass, record a video."

    Published: April 16, 2013 -- 16:31 GMT (09:31 PDT)

    Photo by: Google

    Caption by: Andy Smith

  • Share

    Share

    You can share what you're seeing live on Google Glass.

    "OK, Glass, hang out with [person]."

    Published: April 16, 2013 -- 16:31 GMT (09:31 PDT)

    Photo by: Google

    Caption by: Andy Smith

  • Directions

    Directions

    Google Glass will give directions while you are driving. However, Google has warned drivers that many states have laws restricting the use of use of mobile devices while driving a motor vehicle. The company said, "pay attention to the road".

    "OK, Glass, give directions to [place]."

    Published: April 16, 2013 -- 16:31 GMT (09:31 PDT)

    Photo by: Google

    Caption by: Andy Smith

  • Messaging

    Messaging

    You can speak to your Google Glass to send a message.

    "OK, Glass, send a message to [person]."

    Published: April 16, 2013 -- 16:31 GMT (09:31 PDT)

    Photo by: Google

    Caption by: Andy Smith

  • Voice assistant

    Voice assistant

    Using Google Now, modeled after Apple's Siri, you can ask your glasses questions.

    "OK, Glass, [question]."

    Published: April 16, 2013 -- 16:31 GMT (09:31 PDT)

    Photo by: Google

    Caption by: Andy Smith

  • Translation

    Translation

    Travelling abroad? Don't worry; your Google glasses will translate for you.

    "OK, Glass, say [text] in [language]."

    Published: April 16, 2013 -- 16:31 GMT (09:31 PDT)

    Photo by: Google

    Caption by: Andy Smith

  • Answers

    Answers

    Google Glass will sometimes provide answers before you've had a chance to ask a question. It can take information from the internet and display it on your eyepiece.

    The glasses will be able to identify people based on their clothes, eyeglasses, and other identifiable characteristics.

    Published: April 16, 2013 -- 16:31 GMT (09:31 PDT)

    Photo by: Google

    Caption by: Andy Smith

  • Flexible

    Flexible

    According to Google, its glasses are flexible and can take punishment.

    Published: April 16, 2013 -- 16:31 GMT (09:31 PDT)

    Photo by: Google

    Caption by: Andy Smith

  • Colors

    Colors

    Google Glass comes in five colors.

    Published: April 16, 2013 -- 16:31 GMT (09:31 PDT)

    Photo by: Google

    Caption by: Andy Smith

  • Google sunglass

    Google sunglass

    They also come in sunglasses.

    Related stories

    • Specs released, first units shipped

    • Google Glass: Could this be Google's iPad?

    • Google Glass: You'll kiss your privacy goodbye, and not mind a bit

    Published: April 16, 2013 -- 16:31 GMT (09:31 PDT)

    Photo by: Google

    Caption by: Andy Smith

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By Andy Smith | April 16, 2013 -- 16:31 GMT (09:31 PDT) | Topic: Networking

  • Google Glass
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  • Share
  • Directions
  • Messaging
  • Voice assistant
  • Translation
  • Answers
  • Flexible
  • Colors
  • Google sunglass

Google Glass (or glasses) is almost ready to hit the streets. Just what will those people brave enough to wear the funny-looking, geeky glasses be able to do with them?

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Google Glass

Look out! You will soon be seeing people walking down the street wearing funny-looking eyeglasses, staring at the little eye piece and not paying attention to where they are going. The reason? Google has begun shipping its long-awaited new gadget — Google Glass.

The company just released the tech specs, which include one full day of battery life with normal usage — less, if you're using features like Hangouts and video recording that require more power. Google said you will be able to see the "equivalent of a 25-inch high-definition screen from 8 feet away".

The audio comes from a Bone Conduction Transducer system that transmits sound directly to your skull. The vibrations emanate from the structure, but the wearer should not notice.

There's 12MB of usable flash, and it's connected with Google Cloud. Google Glass automatically uploads location data along with video and photos to a Google+ Instant Upload album. It includes a 5-megapixel camera and takes video at 720p. It uses 802.11b/g wi-fi and comes with Bluetooth.

Taking a picture with Google Glass, the voice command is, "OK, Glass, take a picture."

Published: April 16, 2013 -- 16:31 GMT (09:31 PDT)

Caption by: Andy Smith

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By Andy Smith | April 16, 2013 -- 16:31 GMT (09:31 PDT) | Topic: Networking

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