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Augmented reality glasses unveiled by Sony in prototype form

Jennifer Goula
Sony Smart eyeglass augmented reality glasses

They have now come out with the first form of the Smart EyeGlass, which allows both eyes to see the display. Sony has now come up with a prototype of augmented reality glasses that could, one day, give Google Glass a run for its money, as the Smart EyeGlass features a built-in projector for displaying images and text that will be visible in both eyes. Apps for this wearable technology include everything from mapping to cooking. These augmented reality glasses appear to be – at least in their prototype form…

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Mobile games are coming to Google Glass

Stephen Vagus
Google Glass augmented reality games and phone technology

Glass could be the next powerful mobile gaming platform Google Glass may come to play a major role in gaming, especially that of the mobile variety. As one of the largest technology organizations in the world, Google has a strong position in the gaming field, largely because its Android mobile operating system is one of the most popular mobile gaming platforms. The company’s augmented reality glasses could soon change the way people experience their games and independent game developers are turning to Glass to revolutionize gaming. Indie developers are beginning…

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Mobile app designed for Google Glass reads facial expressions

Julie Campbell
augmented reality google glass mobile app

The application is supposed to be able to provide real time detection of human emotions. Scientists in Germany have now developed a new mobile app specifically for Google Glass that is meant to be able to conduct an analysis of facial expressions in order to provide real time detection of emotions. The SHORE real time facial detection and analysis software has now been adapted for these augmented reality headsets. The SHORE mobile app was created by researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits. It is the first application of…

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Google Glass is being tested by GM

Jorge Gonzalez
Google Glass augmented reality games and phone technology

The automaker will be testing out the augmented reality glasses in an exploration of possible uses. General Motors Co. is now conducting a number of tests to look into the potential uses for Google Glass at two of its auto making facilities that are located in Michigan. The company has looked into trying out the wearable technology in a series of different kinds of operations. According to the North America manufacturing president of GM, Cathy Clegg, the employees at the Warren Technical Center and the Orion Assembly have been trying…

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Google Glass theft video goes viral

Julie Campbell
Google Glass Theft video

A man took off with Mike Geller’s wearable technology and live streamed the rest of his day. One of the Explorers of Google Glass, Mike Geller was recording his day as a tourist in New York City through the use of the device, when a stranger asked him if he could try on the wearable technology. Immediately, the thief took off with the augmented reality glasses, unaware that he was streaming the full day. While Geller’s Google Glass device recorded the thief’s movements throughout his entire day through the LiveLens…

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