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Google Glass prototype eyes-on as shown by Isabelle Olsson

By Robert Nelson
on 21 May, 2013

Watching Google I/O from a distance and much of the focus seems to be on the keynote and the freebies that are given to attendees. While it is easy to be a bit jealous of those receiving a free Chromebook Pixel, there are other reasons to be jealous. For one, Google I/O also has these sessions called fireside chats. The nice part about these, the topics are focused and given by those who are regularly working with that particular item, whether it be hardware of software.

Facebook on Google Glass arrives for instant photo sharing

By Cory Gunther
on 16 May, 2013

This afternoon, along with many others, Facebook has just launched their official app for Google Glass. They are the latest out of a long line that have just announced their acceptance of the wearable computing device. Today we saw similar launches for Twitter, Evernote and more. It isn't a full featured app obviously, but that wasn't the point at this stage.

Twitter and Evernote apps arriving for Google Glass users

By Robert Nelson
on 16 May, 2013

Google Glass apps had been pretty limited and up until today there was just two, one for Path and the other for The New York Times. That said, the app situation appears to be growing as of today. There has been several apps mentioned and today we are getting a look at one from Twitter and from Evernote.

Recon Jet is like Google Glass for the thrill seeker: we go hands-on

By Cory Gunther
on 15 May, 2013

Google has their popular Google Glass, and now the folks from Recon Instruments have revealed their own wearable computing glasses here at I/O. Only they have a different approach with what they are calling the Recon Jet. Last year we saw their micro display tech in Snowboard Goggles, and today they're bringing Glass-style to all types of athletic eye wear for the thrill seeker in you.

Google I/O 2013 on-site preview through Glass

By Cory Gunther
on 14 May, 2013

Can you believe another year has passed? Are you ready for it? It's Google I/O 2013 time, and we'll be sharing all the details and announcements all week long. Today is technically day 0, and Google will be taking the stage tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM PDT for their first and only keynote this year. This is where we'll be learning all the news and putting rumors to rest. In the meantime check out our on-site preview, through Glass.

MedRef Google Glass app brings facial recognition

By Robert Nelson
on 14 May, 2013

The ability to look at a person and get details seems to be a feature that many would expect with Google Glass. While something along those lines may eventually arrive for use in a wide variety of places, it looks like we are getting our first look at a Glass app using facial recognition. This app is called MedRef for Glass and as implied by the name -- this one is aimed at the medical profession.

Google Glass first update adds more notifications, better battery life, more

By Cory Gunther
on 8 May, 2013

It looks like Google is starting to really ramp up things with Google Glass. Not only have they begun reaching out to developers in waves and shipping out Glass to those who pre-ordered (we did) but they've also just issued the very first software update for Glass. Well, the first since it has been in the hands of regular developers.

Saturday Night Live shows us their take on Google Glass

By Cory Gunther
on 6 May, 2013

Is it just me, or is SNL not quite as funny as it was a couple of years ago? Maybe that is because nothing can beat the Will Ferrell cowbell skit in my mind. Either way, this weekend the folks from SNL decided to let Google Glass take the stage, and they had a bit of fun at Google and other tech fans expense.

Google Glass how-to video brings Minority Report to life

By Cory Gunther
on 30 Apr, 2013

Get ready for the onslaught of Google Glass news that will surely be arriving daily as we round out the next few weeks and head to Google I/O May 15-17th. We're expecting big things from Google at the event, and today we've just got our first official how-to video of Glass from Google themselves. Can you say Minority Report?

Tweet by Glass tips incoming App for Google Glass

By Cory Gunther
on 30 Apr, 2013

Who is ready to start tweeting and sharing photos from Google Glass? We need a pair first, then hopefully we'll be doing just that. It isn't the biggest news in the world but it appears that the folks from Twitter are indeed building a native Twitter app specifically for Google Glass. They want you sharing all that first-person content and photos as fast as humanly possible, so this makes perfect sense.