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Will a lukewarm smartwatch extinguish Google Glass?

02/28/201402/25/2014 Julie Campbell

With rumors flying about the next wearable technology from the tech giant, great care will be needed. As wearable technology defines itself as the hottest new tech trend, and smartwatch options explode at the top of that category, Google may want to be careful with the decisions that it makes in its upcoming releases to ensure that it doesn’t end up sabotaging its previous efforts, such as Google Glass. Rumors are flying about the giant’s entry into this new element of the wearable devices space. It has already been suggested…

Wearable technology fashion show dazzles NYC

02/25/201402/22/2014 Julie Campbell

From Google Glass to shoes made in a 3D printer, it looks as though tech based apparel is coming our way. Until very recently, wearable technology was a concept essentially limited to stiff looking smartwatches, fitness tracking wrist bands, stick-ons, and even the occasional necklace pedometer. However, New York City was among the first to see this category transformed into something fashionable. If there’s one thing that could be said about wearable technology of virtually all kinds, until now, it’s that it wasn’t very attractive. As fun and functional as…

Wearable technology and regulation

02/23/201402/19/2014 Media24

Google glass augmented reality glasses wearable technology

Wearable devices are becoming more common Wearable technology is beginning to play a bigger role in society. Smartwatches and high-tech jewelry are becoming more common, but are still somewhat rare in many parts of the world. In many cases, these devices are used to sustain a constant connection to the digital world via social media, email, and messaging services. As wearable technology becomes more common, a new problem is arising: Many people that use wearable devices are experiencing harassment for doing so. The clearest cases of harassment of those using…

Augmented reality glasses to be tested by NYPD

02/21/201402/20/2014 Jennifer Goula

The police department in New York City is keen to give Google Glass a try. It has recently been announced that the New York City Police Department (NYPD) is starting to test the Google Glass augmented reality glasses to help them to be able to use technology to serve and protect. There are a number of features from Google Glass, such as face recognition, that could be helpful. This trial could have police officers wearing augmented reality glasses to help them to gain information more quickly and easily while keeping…

Augmented reality Samsung wearables are on their way

01/30/201401/27/2014 John Montgallo

Google Glass augmented reality games and phone technology

These mobile devices are reportedly slated for possible September unveiling. Samsung is already the top manufacturer for smart and mobile devices in the world ranging from smartphones to tablets, watches, televisions, ovens, fridges and, yes, even the kitchen sink, and now it is taking the chance to get into the augmented reality technology sphere with its own glasses. A new report has been made by a major newspaper in Korea claiming that Samsung intends to compete with Google Glass. The tentative name of the product is the Galaxy Glass, could…