Google Glass

Google Glass was originally developed by Google X and released in 2013. The initial cost for the device was $1,500. Then, you could purchase frames if necessary for an additional $229. Google Glass has the potential to revolutionize our daily lives with its features which include the capability to sync to your phone, start camera and video with voice activation, and even search the web. The creation of this device sparked many creative ideas for people around the world.

The device is a lightweight headpiece that fits like glasses without the lenses. The camera piece does not obstruct viewing. A touch pad is on the right hand side of the device allowing users to scroll through pictures, messages, e-mails, etc. Google Glass features also include the ability to work with other Google applications.

Uses for Google Glass vary by each person. It can be used in the most basic sense to take pictures, check e-mail, and send messages or it can also be used to turn an everyday learning activity into a high-tech and high-interest lesson. Google Glass will allow students to connect with field trips and watch through the device. It can also help professors turn their classroom into a flipped classroom by recording the presentation. Students can even use it to record their classes so that they can access the content at home. Since Google Glass will read QR codes, students can scan QR codes instantly and access the content provided from the teacher. I can see a variety of uses for Google Glass, and I imagine that the future looks bright for this type of technology.

Google Glass was discontinued on January 15, 2015. It is still being researched and developed which means we will probably see more of it in the future. When the next generation of Google Glass is released I expect it to have greater functionality than the original design since that was one of the complaints. I expect that the next generation will be much more like a smart phone and will have a longer battery life as well as a sleeker design. I also believe that Google Glass will have uses such as the ability to video conference with others around the world, instantly sync images with data in schools and medical facilities, and possibly even translate for you. The next generation of Google Glass will not disappoint.

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Sources:
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/google-glass-googles-wearable-gadget/story?id=19091948
http://www.techradar.com/reviews/gadgets/google-glass-1152283/review