Google Glass is growing up. On Thursday, Google confirmed that it is planning to take its computerized eyewear product out of the experimental Google…
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Sony’s smart glass uses regular glasses, aims for sports and work
Sony has announced its own take on the smart glass concept. To be formally unveiled at CES next month, the Single-Lens Display…
Read MoreIntel’s new partnership brings us closer to Google Glass Ray-Bans
Intel announced a new "multiyear R&D collaboration" with Luxottica Group on Wednesday. Luxottica is one of the biggest makers of premium sunglasses.…
Read MoreHow Europe could cut Google down to size without splitting it up
Google's EU search antitrust case is a complex beast that is being overloaded by vested interests. Competition commission Margrethe Vestager would be best advised to keep her solutions simple, and here are some suggestions for what those solutions might entail.…
Read MoreSheep farmer finds downed “Google Loon balloon” in South Africa
According to local reports, the balloon had Google [X} markings on it.…
Read MoreMovie theaters announce “zero tolerance” policy for wearable tech
Theater managers say they will kick out customers who don't remove devices like smartwatches or Google Glass. This could prove difficult to enforce.…
Read MoreTwitter’s app is no longer available for Google Glass
Twitter's app is no longer available from the Glassware page for Google Glass, which could indicate that Twitter has decided to stop supporting the platform, or the company could be working on a new version to go with the next generation of Glass hardware.…
Read MoreThe internet of things is here, but the rules to run it are not
The objects around us -- from cars to clothes to baby monitors -- are now internet-connected, and acting almost on their own. What laws do we need to control and protect ourselves when these objects act up?…
Read MoreGoogle Glass finally goes on sale on the US Google Play store
Google Glass has arguably shed its techie-exclusive image, and people interested in Google’s computerized spectacles have been able to buy them from…
Read MorePandora lands on Google Glass
Pandora now has a dedicated Glassware app, which lets you listen to your personalized stations and give your favorite tunes the thumbs-up straight from the Google headset.…
Read MoreGoogle’s new message to developers: don’t screw up Android
Android used to be all about openness. Now, Google is putting its foot down and putting a bigger emphasis on consistency.…
Read MoreGoogle updates Glass hardware and software ahead of I/O
The day before Google’s(s goog) annual developer conference, Google Glass is getting a lot of improvements. First, although Glass receives subtle hardware tweaks from…
Read MoreBlippar reportedly buys augmented reality rival Layar
Looks like there may be some consolidation in the augmented reality scene: TechCrunch reports that the U.K.’s Blippar has bought Dutch rival…
Read MoreGoogle Glass gets a makeover from fashion royalty
On June 23, Google Glass frames designed by Diane von Fürstenberg's fashion house will go on sale not only on Google's website, but also through a high fashion retailer.…
Read MoreWhat does the color orange sound like? Cyborg artist Neil Harbisson knows, thanks to his “antenna” implant
Born without the ability to see color, artist Neil Harbisson decided to use technology to invent a new sense, so he implanted a chip in his skull and attached a flexible camera "antenna" that translates colors into sounds. He can even "hear" infrared and ultraviolet…
Read MoreGoogle Glass fans seek revenge on restaurant with swarm of 1-star reviews
What would you do if a restaurant asked you to remove the camera-on-your-face device, Google(s goog) Glass, because other diners had privacy…
Read MoreIn a connected world, the smartphone remains king
Even as wearables and connected environments gain popularity, smartphones will play an increasingly important role in people’s lives. Fjord CEO Olof Schybergson explains why the smartphone is not going away anytime soon.…
Read MoreThe internet of things will end expired milk at the store and your free will
A Pew report details a wide range of opinions on how our connected future will coalesce and how it will benefit (and harm us). But we have more options than many may think.…
Read MoreGoogle opens Glass sales to the public while supplies last
Want Google(s goog) Glass and don’t have your very own pair yet? Well, Google’s selling the devices online right now to everyone…
Read MoreGoogle denies sub-$80 materials cost for Glass
According to Teardown.com, Glass components cost an estimated $79.78, or a little more than 5% of its retail price. Google claims the estimate is "absolutely wrong."…
Read MoreHow to get all notifications from iOS on Google Glass
Using Google Glass with an iPhone isn't quite as good of an experience compared to using it with Android. This simple little workaround, however, can get iPhone owners all of their notifications on Google Glass.…
Read MoreGoogle Glass is on sale to the public again
Google’s(s goog) Glass Explorer program is once again open to anyone with a web browser and $1,500. After last week’s “one-day” sale event, Google’s product page…
Read MoreFore-eyes: Swingbyte provides instant golf swing feedback to Google Glass
Sensors that analyze a golf swing in real-time are awesome but can require a phone or tablet for instant feedback. Google Glass might be a better device for this and Swingbyte's new Glass app is ready to tell you why you're slicing the ball.…
Read MoreGoogle is sending dummy Glass units to prospective Explorers
A Reddit user received four nonfunctional pairs of Glass in the mail, each with a different titanium frame and different color of Glass, in what Google has confirmed to be a try-before-you-buy program.…
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