Google Glass is a wearable computer with an optical head-mounted display (OHMD). It was developed by Google with the mission of producing a mass-market ubiquitous computer. Google Glass displays information in a smartphone-like hands-free format. Wearers communicate with the Internet via natural language voice commands. Google Glass became officially available to the general public on May 15, 2014. Before that, users were required to receive invitations before they could try Google Glass. Features Touchpad: A touchpad is located on the side of Google Glass, allowing users to control the device by swiping through a timeline-like interface displayed on the screen. Sliding backward shows current events, such as weather, and sliding forward shows past events, such as phone calls, photos, circle updates, etc. Camera: Google Glass has the ability to take photos and record 720p HD video. While video is recording, the screen stays on while it is doing so. Display: The Explorer version of Google Glass uses a Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS), field-sequential color, LED illuminated display. The display's LED illumination is first P-polarized and then shines through the in-coupling polarizing beam splitter (PBS) to the LCoS panel. The panel reflects the light and alters it to S-polarization at active pixel sites. The in-coupling PBS then reflects the S-polarized areas of light at 45° through the out-coupling beam splitter to a collimating reflector at the other end. Finally, the out-coupling beam splitter (which is a partially reflecting mirror, not a polarizing beam splitter) reflects the collimated light another 45° and into the wearer's eye. Software A Google Glass with black frame for prescription lens. Applications Google Glass applications are free applications built by third-party developers. Glass also uses many existing Google applications, such as Google Now, Google Maps, Google+, and Gmail. Third-party applications announced at South by Southwest (SXSW) include Evernote, Skitch, The New York Times, and Path. Many developers and companies have built applications for Glass, including news apps, facial recognition, exercise, photo manipulation, translation, and sharing to social networks, such as Facebook and Twitter. On May 16, 2013, Google announced the release of seven new apps, including reminders from Evernote, fashion news from Elle, and news alerts from CNN. Following Google's XE7 Glass Explorer Edition update in early July 2013, evidence of a "Glass Boutique", a store that will allow synchronization to Glass of Glassware and APKs, was noted. Version XE8 made a debut for Google Glass on August 12, 2013. It brings an integrated video player with playback controls, the ability to post an update to Path, and lets users save notes to Evernote. Several other minute improvements include volume controls, improved voice recognition, and several new Google Now cards. On November 19, 2013, Google unveiled its Glass Development Kit, showcasing a translation app Word Lens, a cooking app AllTheCooks, and an exercise app Strava among others as successful examples. On May 15, 2014, Google announced 3 news apps TripIt, FourSquare and OpenTable in order to entice travelers. Google offers a companion Android and iOS app called MyGlass, which allows the user to configure and manage the device. Voice activation Other than the touchpad, Google Glass can be controlled using "voice actions". To activate Glass, wearers tilt their heads 30° upward (which can be altered for preference) or tap the touchpad, and say "O.K., Glass." Once Glass is activated, wearers can say an action, such as "Take a picture", "Record a video", "Hangout with [person/Google+ circle]", "Google 'What year was Wikipedia founded?'", "Give me directions to the Eiffel Tower", and "Send a message to John" (many of these commands can be seen in a product video released in February 2013). For search results that are read back to the user, the voice response is relayed using bone conduction through a transducer that sits beside the ear, thereby rendering the sound almost inaudible to other people. If you've been wanting to try / buy Google Glass but have not been able to due to availability or lack of invites, then this is your chance. This pair of Google Glass is in brand new condition as it's never been used. All original packaging, accessories and manuals are included with this product. What is in the box? 1. Google Glass Explorer Edition v2.0 - Any color you want - White, Blue, Black, Orange, or Grey 2. USB cable 3. USB charger 4. USB Mono earbud (this is the new one that was recently released) 5. Glass Carrying pouch 6. Glass Starter Guide w/ additional nose pads 7. Original Box - Extra frames and shades are not included, but can be added for at small fee. Please see description below for your options We warrant the Device against defects in materials and workmanship under ordinary consumer use for one year from the date of receipt. This limited warranty applies only to hardware components of the Device that are not subject to accident, misuse, neglect, fire or other external causes, unauthorized use, alterations, or repair, installation or enabling of unauthorized software or services, unauthorized alterations to the Glass software or Glass services, unauthorized resale, or commercial use. ****Choose from four feather-light titanium frames that fit with your prescription or no prescription at all before payment. When purchasing Glass, add your preferred frame as an accessory. 1. Thin 2. Bold 3. Curved 4. Split All frame styles are made of durable titanium, designed by the Google Glass team specifically for Glass. New frames are shipped with non-prescription lenses, but can be replaced with prescription lenses with the help of an eyecare provider.

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