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Google Glass consumer launch expected in 2014

By Robert Nelson
on 22 Apr, 2013

While Google Glass deliveries have recently begun on a limited basis, it looks like regular consumers still have a bit of waiting. In fact, recent comments coming from former Google CEO Eric Schmidt suggest average consumers will not be able to get their hands on Google Glass until sometime in 2014. The catch here is we have yet to see a specific date, or even a narrowed down timeframe for release.

Google CEO talks Motorola, Google Now, Glass and more

By Cory Gunther
on 18 Apr, 2013

Today Google hosted their annual earning reports for Q1 2013, and we've been getting all sorts of information about revenues, how much Motorola lost this quarter, and now things are turning towards products. If you're listening along Google's CEO Larry Page might not sound excited by his calm, almost sleepy voice, but he had some good things to say about plenty of upcoming products.

Google Glass companion app reveals hints of a Google Games service

By Robert Nelson
on 18 Apr, 2013

Google recently released the MyGlass app, which is the app those with Google Glass will need to use for configuration and management. Well, as we often see with newly released (or leaked) apps, someone tears into the APK and as such -- we often see some extra goodies. Quite often these have something to do with the app itself, however in this case it looks like the MyGlass APK teardown doesn't even touch on what may come with the future of Google Glass.

Google Glass Explorer unboxing and sample videos hit the web

By Cory Gunther
on 17 Apr, 2013

Earlier this week Google told us that their prized Project Glass would finally become a reality for those who pre-ordered last year at Google I/O. Stating that Google Glass was being pulled off the production floor and headed to a few lucky developers. While we patiently await ours to arrive, check out the first ever Google Glass unboxing video below, and even some video of glass recording Go Kart racing. It's pretty epic!

Google places strict restrictions on Glass Explorer Edition developers

By Shane McGlaun
on 16 Apr, 2013

Developers planning on building applications to run on the Google Glass Explorer Edition headsets will face some rather strict limitations from Google. The limitations placed on the Glass developers are very strict when you consider how open Android is as a platform is on its own. Google is reserving the right to remotely strip out functionality from apps designed to run on the headset.

Google Glass specs revealed, offers 16GB of storage and 5MP camera

By Brittany Hillen
on 16 Apr, 2013

As we noted on Monday, Google has proclaimed the rumors that Glass Explorer edition devices will begin shipping soon to be true, with some of them possibly having been shipped today, and the rest slated to follow in waves over the coming weeks. The Internet giant followed the announcement up with the release of Mirror API documentation and sample code, and has now released a support page that (finally) details Glass's tech specs.

Google Glass Explorer edition gets official – starts shipping today

By Cory Gunther
on 15 Apr, 2013

We have some excellent news being delivered right into our inbox today regarding the popular and exciting Google Glass. While we've heard a few reports that they could begin shipping within the next month, today Google has confirmed exactly that. That isn't all either, they confirmed that the developer Explorer edition hardware and software is final, already being produced and some could start shipping to developers as soon as today.

Google Glass shipping to developers within the next month

By Cory Gunther
on 10 Apr, 2013

Just in time for the annual Google I/O developer event that will be taking place in late May, it appears that some lucky developers will have Google's prized Project Glass augmented reality glasses. Today at a Google Ventures event it was stated that the Explorer Edition Google Glass would begin shipping within the next month. Time to get excited and see what it can really do.

Google Glass SXSW demonstration video now available for viewing

By Robert Nelson
on 5 Apr, 2013

SXSW may have already ended, however it is just now that we are being given the opportunity to check out the "Building New Experiences with Glass" talk from the event. This talk came courtesy of Timothy Jordan who is a Developer Advocate with Project Glass. The talk measures in at just over 50 minutes in length and appears to put a bit more realistic view on the glasses.

Google Glass Explorer comes to close, sign-up page goes live

By Cory Gunther
on 2 Apr, 2013

Today the folks from Google have informed all of us eager Google Glass fans that their popular and successful #ifihadglass campaign has finally come to a complete close. They've finished sending out invites to the nearly 8000 winners, and now we'll have to wait for their next move. However, Google's opened up a sign-up page to learn more details.