MakeUseOf - Google Glass

Vue Lite 2 Glasses: Freedom for Your Ears

Tina Sieber — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:56:12 GMT

The original Vue Glasses Kickstarter was the highest-grossing eyewear campaign of all time. It was 2016, bone conduction audio was all the rage, and Vue's marketing was amazing. The company just launched the second iteration of its famed smart glasses, the Vue Lite 2.

6 Terrible Technologies That Should Never Have Been Invented

Carly Chatfield — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:01:49 GMT

Some things sound great in theory, but in practice, run into all kinds of pitfalls and unexpected problems. While technology simplifies life for the most part, it can also create more problems than it solves.

What Is Apple Glass? What We Know About It So Far

Jake Harfield — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 16:45:45 GMT

Apple is thought to be developing augmented reality glasses known as "Apple Glass." However, the glasses are in an early development stage, so little is known about what they will bring to the table. Most of the speculation surrounding the glasses comes from recent patents filed by Apple.

Smart Glasses: What Went Wrong the First Time, and Are We Now Ready?

Stefan Ionescu — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 13:30:44 GMT

Smart glasses seemed like the next big thing when they first appeared on the consumer market around a decade ago. However, the concept faced various obstacles and eventually dropped out of the picture. Many believed that this was the end of the story, while others were convinced that smart glasses were just ahead of their time.

Google’s 10 Biggest Failures: How Many Do You Remember?

Katie Rees — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:01:10 GMT

Google is a world renowned search engine, which processes billions of searches every day. On top of this, millions of people use Gmail, Google Maps, Google Drive, and more.

Vue Lite Glasses: A Stealth Headset That Looks Smart

Tina Sieber — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:00:07 GMT

Google Glass never took off, but a few brave manufacturers went ahead and created consumer smart glasses anyway. In 2016, Vue was one of them and their Kickstarter was a roaring success. Now they have returned with a lite version of their glasses, and we were fortunate enough to receive a production model for review.

Google Finally Ends Support for Google Glass

Dave Parrack — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 00:30:59 GMT

Google is ending support for the Explorer version of Google Glass. For the uninitiated, Google Glass is an augmented reality device which places a screen right in front of your eyeballs. And the Explorer Edition was the version aimed at ordinary consumers.

Google Glass Is Back to Make Your Job Easier

Dave Parrack — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 19:30:22 GMT

Google Glass is back, and with a much more sensible target audience than before. The consumer edition is dead in the water, but Google is now focusing its attention on businesses. The idea being that employees will wear Google Glass to help them be more productive. Which may just work.

Snapchat Unveils Spectacles That Shoot Video

Dave Parrack — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 15:30:23 GMT

Snapchat has changed its name to Snap, and announced a brand new product set to revolutionize the way people use the service. Move over Google Glass, Spectacles are where it's at now.

American Voters Exposed Online, Apple Endures Terrible 2015... [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 19:30:37 GMT

American voters have their details leaked online, all Apple products sucked in 2015, Mark Zuckerberg doesn't owe you any money, Google Glass is back, and the teenage gamer who sought revenge.

Recon Jet SmartGlasses Review and Giveaway

Kannon Yamada — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 17:30:15 GMT

It’s a science-fiction meets ready-to-own fitness wearable. Recon Instrument’s $499 Recon Jet enters markets as the only consumer-ready, mass-produced heads-up display for bicyclists and joggers. Think of it as a sports-oriented Google Glass, except at a third of the price. So after its recent price cut to $499 should you buy or wait until the next model comes out?

The Daily Show Talks Tech: Why Geeks Will Miss Jon Stewart

Mihir Patkar — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 23:30:00 GMT

Jon Stewart, legendary host of The Daily Show, is hanging up his spurs, with Trevor Noah taking over as host. Over a 16-year career, he has come to be known for his trademark wit, his political commentary, and his image of trustworthiness.

HitchBOT Gets Killed, Google Glass Returns... [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 15:30:14 GMT

Philadelphia ends HitchBOT, Google Glass makes return, Nokia sells HERE, Nvidia recalls Shield tablets, the GTA V RPG mod, and Zoolander 2 emerges from the Big Bang.

14 Groundbreaking Technologies Released In The Last 10 Years, Part 2

Bryan Clark — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:00:00 GMT

Welcome back. If you haven't seen part one, it might be a good idea to check out some of the most groundbreaking tech from 2005 to 2009 before you continue.

Google Glass Will Return, Woz Predicts The Singularity, and More... [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 15:30:40 GMT

Google Glass will return, Woz warns humanity, Twitch gets hacked, Netflix has arrived down under, embedding Reddit comment threads, and Siri and Netflix clash.

Why Musicians Really Hate Spotify, Swatch Teases Smartwatch Plans [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 16:30:00 GMT

Where the Spotify money goes, the new Swatch smartwatch, Google Glass reborn, Madonna goes mad on Snapchat, watch old TV shows for free, and watch old people react to virtual reality porn.

Google Glass Goes On Hiatus, Legally Share Movies Via Wavelength [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 16:30:00 GMT

Google Glass is dead, Wavelength offers free movies, KeySweeper spies on keyboards, using Facebook at Work, YouTube interviews Obama, and an iPhone 6 doesn't get lost in space.

Will LED Contact Lenses Make Google Glass Obsolete?

Philip Bates — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 18:00:00 GMT

Even though it's not commonplace yet, Google Glass is already old news. Google is working on a new smart contact lens project.

Luddites Attacking? Being A Techie Could Be Dangerous

Ryan Dube — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 20:00:00 GMT

An odd humming sound comes from the sky. You look up and spot a drone, hovering there with the camera pointed right down at you. What would you do?

Google Glass Going Cheap, Share Your Kindle Books, & More... [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 16:30:00 GMT

Also, Skype For Web, Spotify kills App Finder, Flickr Wall Art goes global, and the alternate ending to Far Cry 4.

Apple Pay Suffers Major Blow, Facebook Accused of Plagiarism [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 15:30:00 GMT

Also, Twitpic lives on thanks to Twitter, PS4 owners can share games online, selling the brutal truth for $10, and a meta Google Glass review.

Google Reveals Android Lollipop, HBO Battles Netflix, And More... [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 15:30:00 GMT

Also, Google Glass is addictive, Facebook Safety Check, webOS begone, Will.i.am finds his Puls, and a working iPhone is created in Minecraft.

Reddit Bans Celebrity Nudes, Motorola Launches New Moto X & Moto 360, And More... [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 15:30:56 GMT

Also, Microsoft revamps MSN, Steven loves emoji, Google Glass lands on Google Play, and Wakie wakes you up with strangers.

Unmasking Tor Users, Revealing Uber Ratings, ATMs Are Doomed, And More... [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 15:30:25 GMT

Also, Google Play Music is free for new Chromecast owners, taunting police on Facebook proves to be a mistake, Google Glass banned during Comic-Con 2014 panels, and parkour athletes bring Assassin's Creed to Paris.

Google Glass For All, Xbox Live Refunds, Edward Snowden Movie, GoT DOS [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Thu, 15 May 2014 15:30:29 GMT

Today in Tech News Digest, Google Glass for all, Xbox Live refunds, Edward Snowden movie, Spell Up on Chrome, Flappy Bird returns, Mozilla Webmaker Training, and Game of Thrones on DOS.

Net Neutrality Niggles, Amazon Patents, Google Glass Golfers, Live-Action Akira [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Mon, 12 May 2014 15:30:21 GMT

Today in Tech News Digest, the FCC backtracks on net neutrality, Amazon wins a photography patent, Netflix raises its prices, piracy in the UK, Google Glass golfers, Adobe finds its Voice, and a live-action Akira movie trailer.

Microsoft Patches XP, Vine YouTube, Mute Twitter, Life Simulator [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Fri, 02 May 2014 15:30:53 GMT

Today in Tech News Digest, Microsoft patches Windows XP, Vine does a YouTube, Twitter experiments with muting, a Google Glass teardown, Amazon smartphone leaks, a real-life Dropbox, and the creator of Minecraft's new game.

Google Draw: The Perfect Google Glass Accessory

ROFL — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 06:30:21 GMT

When we reviewed the Google Glass, we discovered a few flaws. What if you're not in the position to speak commands out loud? What if you're in a library and want to use your Google Glass to look up a definition? That's what designer Jorge Trevino Blanco hopes to address with Google Draw.

NSA Exploits Internet, IRS Retains XP, Google Glass Haters, iPad Concept [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 15:30:13 GMT

Today in Tech News Digest, exploiting the Internet, retaining Windows XP, Googling government waste, Glassing San Francisco, Real-time Twitter, trending subreddits, and an iPad concept circa 2004.

Amazon Prime Air Update, OpenSSL Author Speaks, Google Glass For All [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 15:30:43 GMT

Today in Tech News Digest, an Amazon Prime Air progress report, OpenSSL Heartbleed culprit speaks, Google Glass for everyone, gamers get frustrated, Amazon buys ComiXology, Skype TX arrives, and S.E.L.F.I.E. automates the selfie-taking process.

Apple Doubles Prices, Microsoft Hates You, Google (GL)Ass, TwitFace [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 15:30:09 GMT

Today in Tech News Digest, Apple doubles its prices, Microsoft hates you all, Google reveals (GL)Ass, Facebook and Twitter become TwitFace, an annoying couple launch a vague Kickstarter, MakeUseOf broadens its appeal, and the truth is revealed.

Caption Contest: It's a Glassastrophe!

ROFL — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 06:30:39 GMT

No, honey - I swear I wasn't shopping online. Can you think of a caption? Give us your most hilarious caption and you'll be in the running to win a coveted MakeUseOf geeky t-shirt!

Designer Google Glass, Verified Quora, Free Auroracoin, Linux ATMs [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 15:30:26 GMT

Today in Tech News Digest, Google Glass gets designer appeal, Quora launches Verified Accounts, Iceland gives away Auroracoin, ATMs using Linux, Learnist is overhauled, and Minus Jon Plus Jon is definitely not Garfield.

Huawei Spying, XP Upgrades, Twitter Music, Google Glass Myths [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 15:30:29 GMT

Today in Tech News Digest, the NSA spies on Huawei, Microsoft wants you off XP, Twitter #Music dies, Google Glass myths debunked, Yahoo Games gets a makeover, Medium comes to iPhone, and a Facebook shaming goes a little too well.

Bitcoin Crisis At MtGox, Glass Lobbies, New YotaPhone, Xbox One Twitch [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 16:30:45 GMT

Today in Tech News Digest, Bitcoin exchange MtGox goes offline, Google lobbies hard over Glass driving legislation, the dual-screen YotaPhone 2 debuts, you can buy BBM for $19 billion, Twitch streaming finally comes to Xbox One, Gmail adds an 'Unsubscribe' button, and Paramount stops the Top Gun tweets.

New Galaxy Gear, Snowden Elected, Candy Crush IPO, Google Glassholes [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 16:30:09 GMT

Today in Tech News Digest, Samsung teases new Galaxy Gear hardware, Forbes reveals it was hacked, Edward Snowden gets elected student rector at Glasgow University, Candy Crush is powering King's IPO, Irrational Games gets dissolved, and Google reminds us all to stop being Glassholes.

Is Google Glass the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread? [MUO Debates]

Ryan Dube — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 21:00:00 GMT

What do you get when you cross a heads-up display and a pair of goggles? Google Glasses of course!

Lenovo Buys Motorola, Google Glass Games, Super Bowl XLVIII Beats [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:30:22 GMT

Today in Tech News Digest, Lenovo buys Motorola from Google, a precious Twitter handle is stolen, Nintendo executives take a pay cut, the first video games for Google Glass are revealed, a virtual space battle costs real money, Twitter improves its mobile apps, and overpaid sports stars are gifted overpriced headphones.

Google Glass Lenses, Netflix Expansion, Chrome Lego, Prince Bootlegging [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:30:00 GMT

Today in Tech News Digest, Google Glass gets prescription lenses, Chrome apps come to iOS and Android, Netflix prepares to invade mainland Europe, the Netherlands overturns its block on The Pirate Bay, Lego comes to your browser thanks to Build With Chrome, and Prince gets his purple knickers in a twist.

What The Internet Really Thinks Of Google Glass [Weird & Wonderful Web]

Dave Parrack — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 06:30:26 GMT

This week in Weird & Wonderful Web, we take a look at what the Internet really thinks of Google Glass. Some people are in love with this futuristic device, others hate it. And then there are those who aren't afraid to say what they really think, even if their views make the rest of us cringe for a few seconds.

Google Glass Movies, Android Malware, LogMeIn Logs Out [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 16:30:38 GMT

Today in Tech News Digest, the FBI doesn't want you Glassing in movie theaters, Beats Music launches, Android malware is on the rise, Music Timeline reveals changing tastes, LogMeIn goes pay-only, and Spotify steals our hearts.

Smart Contact Lenses, NSA Text Collection, Facebook Trending Topics [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 16:30:33 GMT

Today in Tech News Digest, Google reveals its smart contact lenses for diabetics, the NSA is accused of collecting millions of random text messages, Facebook announces Trending, Spotify kills its listening time limits, Rdio goes free on the Web, Google Chrome gets a fancy update on Windows 8, and Cecelia Abadie is cleared of driving while Glassing.

Google Glass Review and Giveaway

Danny Stieben — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 17:20:00 GMT

Wearable technology has become a new hot topic, which has so far produced just one consumer-ready device: the smartwatch. However, smartwatches aren't the only wearable technology being developed right now -- there are also glasses with built-in heads up displays. Sounds familiar? You may be thinking of the Google Glass, and we were lucky enough to get a pair to review.

Autoplay Ads on Facebook, The NSA Is Unconstitutional, Google Zeitgeist 2013 [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 16:30:25 GMT

Today in Tech News Digest, annoying autoplay ads arrive on Facebook, the NSA phone surveillance is branded "unconstitutional," Google Glass adds a 'Wink' command, Samsung announces its Smartphone GamePad, Tomb Raider lands on iOS devices, Wunderlist suggests Christmas gifts, and Google reveals the top searches of 2013.

Google Glass Prescriptions, 3D Guns Banned, Android Buyers Guide [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 17:30:47 GMT

Today in Tech News Digest, prescription lenses could be coming to Google Glass, the Xbox One succeeds and fails at the same time, Flickr Photo Books arrive, Turntable.fm is shuttered, Place Pins come to Pinterest, Philadelphia bans guns (but only the 3D-printed variety), and Eric Schmidt helps out unhappy iPhone users.

Google Glass, Customized Twitter, Justin Bieber Selfies [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 17:30:54 GMT

Today in Tech News Digest, Google Glass gains new features and a new sign-up page, Twitter unveils Custom Timelines, Microsoft scraps its hated internal employee rankings, Google adds more Quick Action buttons to Gmail, the iPad mini with Retina Display goes on sale, Sony adds a layer of confusion to its policy on used games, Vine finally arrives on Windows Phone, and the Justin Bieber-backed Shots of Me app debuts.

Google Secrets, Instagram Ads, Patent Wars, Netflix 4K [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 17:15:24 GMT

Tech News Digest is a new column designed to deliver the latest technology news in bite-sized chunks. In today's Tech News Digest, the secret behind Google's floating barge is (probably) revealed, Instagram adds ads, the smartphone patent wars intensify, Netflix begins testing Ultra HD video streaming, iGoogle gets buried for good, Amazon launches Kindle MatchBook, Google+ appeals to your vanity, a female driver is ticketed for wearing Google Glass, and Kanye sues Chad.

Interview: Tiny Startup GlassUp Tries To Take On Google Glass

Ryan Dube — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 02:00:51 GMT

By now, you've probably heard all about Google Glass, and the amazing future of augmented reality that they've introduced to the world. However, what if I told you that before Google ever introduced their innovative glasses to the world, that there was another company already busy at work developing its own similar invention - a pair of sporty looking glasses that could project digital images from your smartphone right onto the lenses before your very eyes?