Is the only thing holding you back from entering the world of Glass the fact that you can’t decide which color best brings out your eyes? Worry no more. Google’s fixed the problem by sending potential Explorers all four colors of Glass’ Titanium Collection
If you’re committed to avoiding the gaze of the ever-growing number of cameras recording our every move, Google Glass hardly seems like a sensible purchase
It was recently that we brought you word on how Google announced that they would be introducing the Android 4.4 KitKat operating system update to Google Glass sometime this week, but who would have thought that it would be so soon as today? Also known as the XE16 update for Google Glass, this KitKat adventure offers some sweet features and functions for your wearable piece of technology, allowing the Google Glass to play nice with Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy connectivity for the very first time.
Of course, testing and benchmarks are required to see just how much (or little) of an impact this will be for the Google Glass, but it ought to result in a better battery life for Glass users. After all, one of the major thorns in the use of Google Glass had always been its battery life so hopefully the XE16 update will be able to do its bit and help prolong the device’s battery life.
Those who are about the update the Google Glass might want to prepare themselves beforehand for a rather lengthy process. One will first get updated to XE12.1, which is actually laying the foundation for the big update, and once the KitKat installation process kicks off, you need to wait for approximately 30 minutes or less for the entire thing to be done. Do expect to enjoy a new boot animation in Glass, too, once the update is complete.
Google Glass Android 4.4 KitKat Update Arrives , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Gadgets, Android, glass, Google,
It seems that Google Glass has dominated the news headlines today, where it went on sale to the public, not to mention having word of Android 4.4 KitKat arriving for the Google Glass, too. It took just hours to sell out its off-white Google Glass models, where at one point in time earlier today, Google did mull over the possibility of extending the sale of its wearable computers, but decided otherwise after that to end sales.
Google remained mum on the total number of Google Glass units that they sold today, but you can be sure that they do not lack an iota of enthusiasm, where it was mentioned on their Google+ account, “Wow, what a morning! We’re happy to see so many new faces (and frames) in the Explorer community. Just a quick update that — ack — we just sold out of Cotton, (a color of Google Glass) so things are moving really fast.”
It has been said that until Tuesday, approximately 10,000 units of Google Glass have ended up in the hands of those who were previously selected by Google, known as Explorers. Were you one of those people out there who actually forked out $1,500 so that you too, can be a Google Glass Explorer?
Off-White Google Glass Sold Out Quickly , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Gadgets, glass, Google,
For one day and one day only
Most folks would know by now that Google Glass will be sold to the masses today, as long as stocks last and you having at least $1,500 in loose change somewhere. This is a precious 24 hour window period that should see the total number of Google Glass owners increase exponentially, and we are also especially pleased to hear that the tech giant too, has announced that Google Glass will be on the receiving end of the Android 4.4 KitKat update sometime later this week.
Just what will Android 4.4 KitKat bring to Google Glass? Well, it will introduce a bunch of new features, and at the same time, remove an important existing feature. Android 4.4 KitKat will enable Google Glass to enjoy a longer battery life as well as faster performance, with developers given the ability to write Glassware (also known as apps) thanks to the most recent SDK and APIs.
Photo Bundles would be another new feature that one ought to take notice of – this wearable headset will be able to group your photos, videos and vignettes in bundles, making life for you easier and quicker if you happen to scroll through them. The other features will include the sorting of voice commands by frequency, alongside an option to reply with pictures in Hangouts conversations, among others.
Do bear in mind that after the Android 4.4 KitKat update, Glass will lose its ability to carry out video calls. Bummer! [Press Release]
Google Glass Android 4.4 KitKat Update Arriving This Week , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Gadgets, glass, Google, kitkat,
If you’ve been longing to be one of the elite, hand-selected by Google to try out their new Google Glass product, today is your chance. Google has offered Glass up for sale to the general public for one day only.
Google did not specify how many will be available for purchase today, but did say that they plan to have the product open to the mass consumer market later this year. Today you can purchase Glass and choose from a variety of 5 colors (charcoal, tangerine, cotton, shale and sky), and 5 different frame styles for clear lenses and 3 styles of tinted shades. The extra charge for the frame styles have been waived, but the product itself will set you back $1500.
There are also some Glass accessories available for purchase from Google as part of the purchasing process including earbuds (in different colors), a charger, a clear shield and a couple of case options. The device itself comes with a charger, mono earbud a pouch and the frame.
If you’ve long lusted over a pair of the world’s geekiest glasses, today all your Christmases come at once. For one day only, Google is allowing any United States resident to buy Glass.
Anybody will be able to buy Google Glass tomorrow, but ahead of this, Google is giving the Glass software an update. There are a couple of new features in this update, including new tools for making working with photos easier, but Google has also decided to remove the option to do video calls from Glass for the time being. Read More
When Google unveiled Glass, it was to much applause and fanfare. After all it was a relatively new piece of technology and after all the movies we’ve seen involving heads up displays, we could finally be able to get one for ourselves! Unfortunately not everyone feels the same way and while there are some who might feel uncomfortable around people wearing it, there are those who would openly assault a Glass-wearer.
We’ve seen this happen before and it has happened again to reporter Kyle Russell who had his Glass snatched from his face and flung to the ground without any prior provocation. According to Russell, he and his colleague were covering a protest which involved a Google employee who was evicting several tenants after buying a home in an area.
“The aforementioned colleague and I were on our way to the 16th Street BART station when a person put their hand on my face and yelled, “Glass!” In an instant the person was sprinting away, Google Glass in hand.” Russell attempted to give chase but was unable to catch up in time before the person smashed the device onto the ground and ran off.
We suppose it could have been Russell being at the wrong place and wearing the wrong device. After all it could easily be construed that Russell was an ardent support of Google, after all why else would he be wearing their products, right? However at the same time it does seem ridiculous that anyone would assault someone, unprovoked mind you, over a piece of technology.
However this kind of reaction is to be expected. After all a recent poll has revealed that 72% of people would not wear Glass in public and that privacy concerns would hold them back from purchasing it. This probably comes at a bad time especially when Google has announced that for one day only, they would be selling Glass to the public on the 15th of April. While professionals have found Glass to be immensely useful, we guess the general public does not feel the same way.
What do you guys think? Is Google Glass a little ahead of its time, or do people just need to be better educated on what Glass is and what it can do? After all it’s not that much different from someone holding a smartphone and using it to record a video.
Reporter Assaulted For Wearing Google Glass In Public , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Gadgets, glass, Google, Wearable Tech,
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