Dec 15
So there’s Windex, but if that’s feeling too cleaning product-y for you, be aware that you can also clean glass with pure oxygen plasma. Sure.
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Dec 05
Those ahead of the curve enough to be in possession of Google Glass can now swap their existing pair of smart specs for an updated version of the hardware—free of charge.
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Dec 03
Google Play Music has officially arrived on Glass, so those ahead of the curve can now, um, listen t
Posted in: Today's ChiliGoogle Play Music has officially arrived on Glass, so those ahead of the curve can now, um, listen to music.
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Nov 27
The advent of cheap cameras and free online streaming services means teachers can stream or even pre-record their lessons so students can watch them at their own pace and even in advance. But using conventional blackboards or whiteboards means the teacher is often facing away from the camera. That’s why Prof. Michael Peshkin of Northwestern University made the Lightboard.
The Lightboard is a 4 x 8 ft. pane of architectural glass lit by 8 ft. strips of white LEDs at the top and bottom of the frame. The transparent board lets Prof. Peshkin write and look at the camera at the same time. He uses fluorescent markers and a black background to make his notes and sketches more vivid. He also uses the board to superimpose images from a projector.
When he’s recording his lessons, Prof. Peshkin shoots himself and the board through a mirror to correct the orientation of his notes and sketches.
If you want to make your own Lightboard, check out Prof. Peshkin’s guide here.
[via Laughing Squid]
Nov 26
When Google originally announced Glass, it was available to a handful of individuals, unsurprising given that it was more like a beta test rather than a full-fledged rollout. While Glass has yet to make its way into the hands of consumers around the world, it looks like Google is expanding the availability of the device and has recently started to send out invites to developers, inviting them to the Glass program and asking if they would be interested in purchasing the device for themselves.
According to those who have received the invite, the price of Glass is still set at $1,500 which was the original price back then, but here’s hoping that Google will lower it upon its release as $1,500 would definitely put it out of reach for a lot of people.
In any case it is unclear as to the scale of this new Explorer program, but as it stands developers will still need to be invited to participate in it as opposed to freely buying the device from Google directly. So, who else is excited that Google Glass is starting to rollout on a wider scale? More importantly anyone planning on getting their hands on one upon its release?
Google Now Inviting More Developers To Join Its Glass Explorer Program original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Nov 25
Now that Google has offered a preview of Glass’ SDK and opened the Mirror API to all developers, it has a strong incentive to get its eyewear in the hands of app writers. Accordingly, the crew in Mountain View is now inviting developers to buy Glass’ Explorer Edition; you’ll find one such invitation pictured above. We’ve asked Google about the scale of the expanded Explorer program, and we’ll let you know if it can provide more details. Whether or not it can, the widened reach is good news for Glassware producers eager to test their code on real devices.
[Thanks, Josh]
Nov 24
The design of Google Glass is actually pretty cool. It looks clean and minimalist and futuristic at the same time. Obviously not everyone loves its design, and for those who wear prescription glasses, this design obviously gets in the way. Now we know that Google will support prescription glasses and have recently teamed up with Rochester Optical to create such glasses, but the good news is that Google will be extending their efforts and are reportedly in talks with VSP Global (via The Wall Street Journal) to help develop special prescription lenses for Glass, and are also working with optometrists to ensure that they will be able to help fit their customers with Glass upon its launch.
According to VSP Chief Executive, Rob Lynch, the talks are in its early stages and there is no formal agreement yet, although Google will most likely be able to benefit from the company’s extensive network of eye doctors and their 60 million odd customer base. Like we said, the design of Glass is not necessarily one approved by everyone, and we’ve also seen how Google has tried to create more fashionable options for their customers. By expanding beyond just one company, this would certainly create more options for potential Glass customers in the future.
Google Teams Up With VSP Global For Prescription Google Glass original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Nov 24
Finished poring over that API documentation for, like, the millionth time? Good. Managed to hustle your way to a hackathon? Great! Finally, then, it’s time to put all that knowhow to practical use — the Mirror API is now open to all developers. Before now, you’d have needed to find your way onto a whitelist to get in on the action, but as from a few hours ago, access to the cloud-and-cards based app API is a free for all. Glassware is finally a go go go..?
Filed under: Cellphones, Wearables, Google
Via: Abraham Williams (Google Plus)
Source: Google
Nov 19
Google offers ‘sneak peek’ of Glass development kit, shows Glassware can actually be useful
Posted in: Today's Chili
So far, development on Glass has been extremely limited by the tools put in the hands of app creators. Namely the Mirror API with its constant need for an internet connection and limited functionality. The newly released Glass Development Kit (or at least an extremely early version of it) puts many more arrows in the quiver of coders. For one, apps can be built completely for offline use and can now directly access to Glass’ hardware. This will allow Glassware to be made with the same capabilities as Google’s own creations. It also introduces a few new features, including “live cards” which, like Windows Live Tiles, feature constantly updating information. Where as the static timeline cards live to the right of the home screen on Glass, live cards are found with a swipe to the left. Exercise app Strava has a demo version of an app that keeps details about your jog or bike ride constantly updating on a live card, including distance and speed.
Filed under: Wearables, Google
Source: The Verge, TechCrunch
Nov 19
Google Glass’ new GDK — or Glassware development kit — makes it easier for application developers to tap into the hardware, even when its offline, to perform tasks in real time without having to go back and forth to servers …
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