The situation illustrates perfectly Vufine glasses. This compact headset for turning points in the usual smart. Accessory with a miniature screen is attached to the arc magnetic clip.

What can do of Vufine glasses?

The release is expected in November this year. The price of Vufine glasses is $ 99.

The unit is not autonomous – for the normal operation it is necessary to synchronize with your smartphone. It requires a model that can display 720p image.

For the connection is HDMI. Special thin cable included. Charging is done via USB.

What does the owner Vufine glasses? Content that is displayed on the mobile gadgets – navigation map, film, video streaming with drone and so on.

Unfortunately, away from an outlet device is not functioning too long – just 90 minutes.

Pre-orders are accepted on the site Kickstarter, where the authors raise funds for the mass production prototype.

Source: slashgear

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Fear of public speaking is quite common, and most likely you are familiar with or those who suffer from this phobia, either themselves afraid to speak before an audience. Application for smart points Rhema created by researchers at the Human-Computer Interaction Group at the University of Rochester. It was designed for people who need help with public speaking.

Rhema consists of two major pieces of software: server and client. The server is designed to run on your computer Windows. The client runs on the Google Glass. Rhema listens, as you say, loads recorded voice to the server analyzes the tempo and volume of the voice, and then gives you feedback in real time. To test this, the team tested 30 different user feedback system installed on the Google Glass. Some of them show colorful scheme while others use graphics.

At the end of the test, experts have determined that the most effective way to convey the idea – get the word out on the screen. For example, the glasses can display the command “louder” if you speak too softly, or “faster” if you say the words too slow. Scientists believe that feedback in real-time can also help those who can hardly speak, for example, people suffering from Asperger’s syndrome or autism.

Download the app from the official page of the project, although it is worth remembering that this application will not be able to help you if you do not have Google Glass.

Source: Engadget

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Now that Google Glass is not basking in the glory and put on the backburner, the creators of similar devices can safely express themselves, to stand out from numerous competitors.

Sony has just released a sample copy of their SmartEyeglass (Developer Edition) in 10 countries. However, a little goofy design points, their limited functionality, and more than a high price tag ($ 840) is likely to ensure that most people are not interested in the further development of the gadget and do not want to buy it.

The presence of super-thick rim at Sony SmartEyeglass means that if you do not like to attract attention, it is unlikely that you will put on glasses and appeared to them on the street to catch the bewildered looks of passers-by.

Yes, they are equipped with a “unique holographic optics,” and yes, they offer a “real augmented reality”, but there is a separate controller, monochrome display, and the battery lasts only an hour while using a 3-megapixel camera. Of course, this version is designed for developers and is not yet a mass product, but it is doubtful that even they want to fork out to help blind from Sony this standing device.

But let’s not give up on trying to Sony introduced a competitive product. In the meantime, a prototype device is available in countries like US, UK, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Japan.

Source: DigitalTrends

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Until now, the concept of smart contact lenses from Google, which are able to measure the blood sugar level was just a concept. Now the corporation has received a patent for such a lens so that the system has become much realer than ever before. It is worth recalling that the lenses are not only measure blood sugar, but also transmits the measurement result to the application on a mobile device, because of the presence of a miniature wireless communication module.

Lenses of this type can be a real salvation for many diabetics, especially with the complicated form of the disease. For these patients, it is vital to know the time the blood sugar level. In order to become a real lens, in July 2014 the company entered into an agreement with Novartis, according to which both partners will collaborate on the project.

As a representative of Google itself acted division, Google X. This division is working on the study and implementation of projects that are at the cutting edge of science, including Google Glass and robotic vehicles. Also in the Google X working on a portable handheld device capable of serving as a detector of cancer.

This detector, according to the plan, is available together with special magnetic bracelets, which acts as a monitoring and control nanobots that run in the blood to detect possible cancer markers.

Now another project the corporation has become almost real. It remains only to wait for the smart lenses on the market.

Source: Time

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About a month ago, Google announced its intention to suspend the project Google Glass. Many media outlets immediately decided that the project will be closed forever. However, Google representatives have repeatedly denied such a point of view, and now Eric Schmidt once again said that the project will live.

In an interview with Wall Street Journal Schmidt said that Google Glass is now in the hands of the inventor of the iPod and a smart thermostat Nest Tony Fidell. According to Schmidt, Fidell able to breathe new impetus to the project goggles corporation Google.

Schmidt also said that the adoption of the concept of Google Glass society will take time – and here he drew an analogy with cars with automatic control. Now and cars of this type and Google Glass surprise people but not accepted by the public.

The process of dissemination and promotion of such things happen and technologies over time. In addition, Eric Schmidt said that Google Glass – a key factor in the corporation on the way to becoming the market leader wearable devices.

Now the company plans to enter into a partnership agreement with the manufacturer points Luxottica.

Whatever it was, the second version of Google Glass we will see soon – maybe a year, maybe more. I would like to corporation in the new project has taken into account all the previous mistakes.

Source: Cnet

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One can only guess what kind of advertising Apple prepare for his latest creation. The first marketing announcement hours Apple will be in the usual form for the brand: the pages of a glossy publication. In the March issue of Vogue magazine Conde Nast publishing house, you will find 12 pages allocated for advertising Apple Watch, device that will go on sale in April. On the pages of the magazine will be juicy images of three collections of watches: the standard model with a leather strap, sports, combined with rubber strap and the most expensive luxury version.

Vogue – not too strange way to advertise watches and other gadgets

The emergence device Apple in the March issue of Vogue puts it on par with famous European fashion houses and luxury goods, which are on the pages of glossy magazines in anticipation of the new spring collection. Earlier in October, Apple Watch has appeared on the cover of Chinese Vogue. Then they were put on the wrist supermodel Louis Ven.

Editor in Chief Anna Wintour has positioned its publication as the most technically savvy among fashion magazines. Even in 2013, it is on the pages of Vogue published another advertisement wearable gadget – Google Glass.

Source: adage

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You may have heard that Google is clearly doing something wrong with the project Google Glass, which is why it has lost its popularity. As a result, the search giant is going to do a complete redesign and rethinking of the device. Against this background, we came across a selection of concepts Google Glass from different designers from all over the world.

Concept studio Sourcebits

Team design bureau Sourcebits has built a classic eyeglass frame elements of Google Glass – for example, the battery is located in the left arc accessory, memory – on the right, and the display is integrated directly into the lens.

Concept Nickolay Lamm

Designer glasses designed by Nicholas Lamm Google as an integrated aluminum arc.

Concept Jonas Denera

German designer Jonas Dener arranged elements Google Glass in aluminum-framed glasses. The concept implies the possibility of easy replacement of individual parts.

Concept Federico Chikaresa

The publication Business Insider has asked designer Federico Chikaresa prepare a concept redesign Google Glass. Chikares arranged all the elements of the “smart” glasses on the same arc, and the display is increased to the size of the entire lens. Also, the designer made a standard for Android-smartphone controls the arc points.

Edition T3.com provided, however were Google Glass, if the IT giant signed a partnership agreement with popular producer of glasses Ray Ban.

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Just three days ago, Microsoft held a press conference on the occasion of its new operating system Windows 10. Journalists and visitors about two hours listening to, what is she comfortable and functional, but the dessert was waiting for them a real surprise. Representatives of the company showed a prototype augmented reality glasses HoloLens, capable, according to them, to make a revolution among virtual technologies.

Just ten minutes presentation dedicated to one of the most ambitious projects of Microsoft, which was preparing for five years in the regime of secrecy. Even employees of other departments of the company had no idea that they are preparing their colleagues under the direction of Alex Kipmana. The only exception – a few months ago, the journalists are already lucky enough to test Wired this prototype.

kipman Points MS HoloLens: towards a virtual world?

Previously, he created the famous non-contact game controller Kinect, so behind Kipmana already have a successful experience with virtual technology.

How does HoloLens?

What are the maykrosoftovskih smart glasses, codenamed Project Baraboo? The basic idea of the gadget – a combination of real world and virtual objects selected – “holograms,” as they are called authors. This is the main difference from, say, the helmet Oculus Rift, which is building a completely different reality. Holograms appear right before the user points, they can get around, reduced-increase-stretch. Special stereo sound makes realistic relative location of the object. That is, if you behind the virtual display with a football match – the sounds you hear it behind him.

You can communicate with the virtual interlocutor on Skype, you can watch the recipes in the air in the middle of the kitchen. Outwardly resemble ski goggles, they are more massive than Google Glass, but not as bulky as the Oculus Rift.

The gadget is equipped with an Holographic Processing Unit (HPU), multiple cameras with a viewing angle of 120 degrees, video accelerator, a sound system and 18 sensors, some of which even determine where the user is looking (for the construction of a corresponding image). Right placed volume control buttons and contrast virtual objects on top of the lens – audio speakers. Authors trends are convinced that the future belongs to such devices, but not for traditional computers with mouse and keyboard. HoloLens controlled by voice commands and gestures.

But still – how is a three-dimensional image of the hologram? Over this three-layer lenses are two points, wherein each layer of different color (red, blue and green), and has a lot of tiny cells. In these cells a complex process occurs refraction of light rays, whereby the human eye sees the virtual object.

Will virtual images with glasses such quality, as if in a fantasy genre, or as promotional photo from Microsoft? This is known only to those who are lucky enough to wear them.

If indeed virtual glasses from Microsoft so perfect, as we show in the presentation and video, then they can expect unprecedented success and opportunities.

Just think. The surgeon during the operation can immediately check with X-rays, which “floats” in the air directly above the patient. Immediately engineers easily magicians collecting mechanisms of any difficulties using the 3D-tips and schemes. And the designers and all the vast open space for creativity that can immediately visualize the client and by points. All these miracles are happening with the new technology Microsoft Holographic, which is integrated in Windows 10.

Developers and gamers perceived novelty with great enthusiasm. It is not hard to guess that the toys get more realistic, more levels of complexity, as a whole will become more interesting. Interaction with the game makers HoloLens can be beneficial to both parties. According to The Verge, by playing Minecraft and her new lovers can become a mega-popular at least in this segment. Play can be, expanding virtual blocks right on the couch or on the floor. And then do not have to get out – a virtual mess.

And one can open the door to virtual points – the film industry. 3D-films have long been commonplace for us. With the help of augmented reality glasses viewer can feel part of the action that takes place in the film. For Oculus Rift created 5-minute film “Lost” and showed him at the annual Sundance Film Festival in Park City in the US. The viewer can not affect the main course of events tape, but in a state of, for example, to drive away the fireflies flying by hand – they react to his movement.

If the creators of MS HoloLens be able to convince the public that it is a necessary thing – for her open attractive prospects, and in the first place – in the entertainment industry. By the way, have fun with the Oculus Rift is quite real. The point where for a small fee, you can experience the charm of virtual reality, exist even in Kiev shopping and entertainment centers.

The reaction to the Glasses

Most journalists who put on a new miracle of technology – were delighted. They say it’s science fiction, which has become a life. But some members of the press are more skeptical. For example, our colleague from Forbes magazine says that despite all the enthusiasm, it’s too cool to be true. And especially if you remember the disappointment about Google Glass.

It is curious that with Google Glass glasses maykrosoftovskih nobody even compares. And Google, meanwhile, have invested in alternative glasses Magic Leap, but news about it until you hear it.

Skeptics argue that for such innovations is best viewed with extreme caution – then to avoid the bitter disappointments. According to them, every time some new product is presented as a giant leap into the future, but in reality it is just a tiny steps. And that’s at best. Who’s right and who’s gone too far with the level of skepticism – it will become clear only over time.

But how long it takes the path from prototype to finished product, is not yet clear. But we know that Microsoft plans to soon release HoloStudio and Holographic API – Tools for 3D-modeling and the creation of appropriate applications. Some programs, according to the company, are developing now. According to rumors, some Microsoft partners will be able to get the device for testing in the summer. The cost of future trends is also unknown. It will be interesting to compare it with the price of Google Glass ($ 1500), which became one of the causes of low demand.

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Google Glass fate hung in the air throughout the second half of last year and we have not once discussed lull in ochkarikovskom field and the subsequent removal of the gadget from the game. But we all decided that they simply cease to develop and run so effectively startonuvshy project. Smart watches is much easier and more practical in all points. But Google’s leadership decided to do everything on his own.

Google decided to “release” the world of his glasses. Type of school as children are released, so Google gles are available from the incubator of experimental projects, Google +, the project Google Glass Explorer closes, and the gadget “moves” in good hands Tony Feydella, CEO of Nest. And the current head of the project Ivy Ross goes into subjection to Tony. For reference, Feydell – this is the guy who was in charge of the team that created the iPod, then built the most intelligent thermostat modernity and sold it to Google for $ 3.2 million. Judging by the words of Tony, he is excited about the prospect to work on such a cool product with such a man as Ivy.

“Despite everything, I am fully committed to work on Nest, but also admire this project, which will grow and expand,” – said Tony Feydel. As reported by Fortune, the choice of candidates responsible for such high-profile projects, confirms the position of Farrell as a trustee of the General Counsel Larry Page.

The project Google Glass Explorer is closed after two years of work. It is unclear what exactly want to change glasses: appearance, functionality, or both. No timetable and terms in the release of new products Google Glass is not. Nevertheless specifies that the output points from under the flap of Google is a positive sign and an indicator of commercial viability of the product, despite the fact that the public and developers like how to lose interest in the device. Google Glass will remain under the auspices of good, and will not go into full power to the Nest. What would happen if the developers and breathe thermostats and smoke detectors new life into the forgotten project, we will see this year. You have to bet on what will take off if Google Glass?

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Not long ago, we reminisced about Google Glass, is not it? Meanwhile, according to the latest information, in the next year “wearable electronics of the future” will receive a regular update of iron.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Google has signed an agreement with Intel, so that next year we will be able to see on Google Glass logo «Intel Inside».

Perhaps these points will benefit because many believe that the outdated processor Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 used in the latest version of Glass, is a source of poor performance and autonomy of the device.

Google is still fighting for his life Google Glass

Of course, Intel is also may seem a strange choice. However, the company recently aggressively courted for manufacturers of mobile devices. For example, Fonepad and Transformer Book V by Asus, as well as Nokia N1 equipped with a low-power processor c Intel Atom. And besides, in September, the company introduced a processor for wearable electronics Edison.

However, despite all the improvements, the device is still in the stage of “research”, and the company continues to refer to the “smart” glasses were skeptical. Earlier, Reuters reported that 9 out of 16 developers working on applications for Google Glass, stopped work on their projects.

According to Marcus Wolsey from Wired, Google – not the manufacturer of iron. What the company understands – this software. Android takes more than 80% of the mobile market is not because Google makes a sharp smartphone that everyone wants to use it, but because the company allows you to use its operating system to other manufacturers.

Perhaps in this way should go with Google Glass. The more that is rumored to be working on similar projects underway and in the Samsung, and in Lenovo, and Huawei, and who knows where else.

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