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Google Glass prescription frames appear at Google I/O [UPDATE]

, May 17th 2013 Discuss [0]

We've heard several times that Google Glass would be available for those with actual prescription glasses, but details have been a bit slim regarding this. However, during Google I/O this week, prescription Google Glass frames have indeed been spotted on the heads of several Google employees, but it's said they're still in the prototype phase of development. Read The Full Story

Google Glass getting apps for Facebook, Twitter, Evernote, CNN and more

, May 16th 2013 Discuss [0]

Google has just announced a slew of new apps that are coming to Google Glass. In an effort to expand Glass's abilities, a handful of different apps will become available to users, including Facebook, Twitter, Evernote, CNN, Tumblr, and Elle. Previously, only Path and The New York Times were available as apps on Google Glass. Read The Full Story

Casinos banning Google Glass over cheating threat

, May 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

In a growing list of various locales that Google Glass has already been banned before its public release, casinos are starting to add on to that list. Caesers Palace in Las Vegas is the first major casino to prohibit Google Glass from being worn on the gambling floor to prevent cheating during casino games. Read The Full Story

Google Glass iPhone support imminent tips Google employee

, May 3rd 2013 Discuss [0]

There are many features of Google Glass that require an Android handset, namely GPS navigation and text messaging. However, according to a Google employee, Google Glass will be able to do all this with an iPhone as well. It's said that Google Glass will soon be able to function independently, regardless of of the device that it's paired to. Read The Full Story

Reddit hits Google Glass in first 3rd party app

, May 2nd 2013 Discuss [0]

As a new platform rises, so too does a Reddit interface come with it - this being the way of things. With Google Glass sitting in front of the eye of the user and appearing in every moment of a user's life, it exists as the perfect starting point for the community that calls itself The Front Pace of the Internet. This app was developed by Glass Explorer and futuristic developer of the future Malcolm Nguyen and goes by the name Reddit Timeline. Read The Full Story

Google Glass how-to video shows users how to get started

, Apr 30th 2013 Discuss [0]

Google released an official how-to video for its upcoming, game-changing product, Google Glass. The video shows users how to get started with Google Glass, and how navigate around their new gadget. The interface is similar to Google Now, with all of the important information you need being available to you within just one swipe. Google Glass won't be available to consumers until sometime early next year, but that won't stop Google from increasing the hype of its product. Read The Full Story

Moverio BT-100 augmented reality glasses creators talk taking on Google Glass

, Apr 26th 2013 Discuss [0]

The Epson Moverio BT-100 is a pair of augmented reality glasses that, in the wake of the future success of Google Glass and the Occulus Rift, keeps itself unique with its own combination of abilities. This week SlashGear had a chat with Eric Mizufuka, Product Manager of New Markets at Epson and Scott Montgomerie, CEO and lead developer of Scope Technologies about the newest use of this still very developer-stage pair of futuristic glasses: augmented reality industrial product training.

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Google Glass root is “easy,” according to developers

, Apr 26th 2013 Discuss [0]

Probably the first question on many developers' minds when first hearing about Google Glass was whether the specs could be rooted or not. We now know they run on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and it turns out, several developers have chimed in to say that a root for Google Glass is possible, and it's way easier than many people probably expected. Read The Full Story

Google Glass specifications reveal smartphone-level details

, Apr 26th 2013 Discuss [0]

We've heard a little about the specs behind Google Glass, but today more information has been revealed that lists off more of what's packing on the inside. Jay Lee, just one developer lucky enough to get his hands on a pair of Google Glasses, has revealed that they're running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, with a dual-core OMAP 4430 CPU, and 1GB of RAM. Read The Full Story

Google Glass consumer units arriving as soon as next year

, Apr 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

Google has only just recently shipped its developer units of Google Glass, and it seems regular consumers will have to wait a while longer. According to Google chairman Eric Schmidt, consumers will be able to snatch a pair of Google Glasses in about a year, and while the company has never given a solid release date for the glasses, 2014 is a bit later than originally expected. Read The Full Story

Google Glass not fully compatible with iOS

, Apr 18th 2013 Discuss [0]

Google began shipping Google Glass a few days ago, and many developers have received their units, spurring anticipation on we'll see from these devs. However, it's been discovered that the magical pair of glasses aren't fully compatible with iOS quite yet. Only Android users can experience the full spectrum of functionality. Read The Full Story

Google Glass goes Go-kart racing

, Apr 17th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week the Explorer Edition of Google's Project Glass is being delivered to intrepid developers all across the planet, and the unboxing videos and demonstrations have begun! What you're about to see is, at first, a single demonstration video filmed from the developer set. As more demonstration videos appear, we'll be capturing them here on SlashGear one by one! Read The Full Story
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