Bangalore: The next stage of mobile computing has wearable –smart devices representing the trend and Google Glass is becoming the most expected gadget in that arena. This is a whole new device in itself and cannot be assumed as an extension of your Android Smartphone or Tablet.
For most of us who have never known what it really holds, it’s time we get to know those 10 cool features that make the Google Glass.
#10 Record pictures and take videos
All you have to do is say a word. You will see your Google Glass taking a picture or even record a video. You don’t have to touch the hardware at all! The device has a 4 GB flash memory where all your photos and videos can be stored. You can share them on your social networking site or even e-mail them to your friends. This can take place wherever you are or whenever it should be. The Google Glass is said to respond to voice commands so there is no need to touch the display screen.
#9 Easy Online Searches
Ask a question, get an answer
Google’s Android Systems already have the voice search function on Smartphones and tablet computers.
#8 Google Glass can synch through the internet
The eyewear features built in camera, speaker technology and microphone can synch through the internet with wireless connections. You have no trouble of missing out on anyone of them. It serves an easy way to surf the net.
#7 Translation and Google Maps
When you travel abroad, you may need the assistance of a translator. Well Google Glass can be the right one for you. You simply need to ask the device to translate a phrase or a sentence from one language to another and it will speak out for you.
The widely used Google map is integrated into the glass, users will be able to chart the course of their journey or even look of for locations or establishments via voice commands.
Let the world know you LIVE
Google Glass can show the world what you are seeing live. If you are at a party or a family function, your daughter’s school play or son’s foot ball match, you are able to share the feed with your friends and family in real time. This can make you all share the same experience at once without much effort. What a chance!
#5 Digital Voice Assistance
The digital voice assistant from the search giant called Google Now has been integrated into the device. It will keep track of your daily habits, even things like when you would leave to office or even take which route. When there’s too much of traffic, you will be informed with alternate routes available. You will also be updated with periodical weather updates and essential information that would help you out for convenience.
#4 Text messages, Emails
You can see your text messages
The Google Glass allows you to see your emails and messages, once you receive them. You can even reply to them via voice commands.
#3 Different colour
The Google Glass is said to come in five different colours - red, blue, grey, black and white with removable shades.
Google Glass which runs on Android OS, is a part of the new wave technology known as ‘wearable computing’. The tech giant’s co-founder, Sergey Brin has been overseeing the work on Google Glass, which the company had been developing in 2010 as part of the secretive company division called Google X.
Recently New York Times had reported that the Google Glass will run on Android 4.0 and the small screen in front of your eyes will have motion sensors, GPS or either 3G or 4G data connections. The camera will be accompanied with flash.
The glasses will be equipped with vibrating speakers to deliver audio. Techradar has reported that Google is experimenting on regular glass designs so that one who normally wears spectacles can switch to these glasses avoiding replacements every time.
Source : siliconindia.com
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