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| GlassProject | Mar 12 2013, 11:20 PM Post #1 |
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An early adopter program named the Glass Explorer program is available for developers and consumers to test Google Glass, and it will also gauge how people will want to use Glass. Entry into the Glass Explorer program was made available to the general public on February 20, 2013, and ended on February 27, 2013. The program stated that it was looking for "bold, creative individuals" who wanted to test the device. Those who wanted to apply were required to post a message on Google+ or Twitter consisting of 50 words or less, featuring the hashtag #ifihadglass. Those who were selected must attend a Google Glass event in either New York, San Francisco, or Los Angeles to pick up the device.[4] The Explorer edition receives data through Wi-Fi, or it can tether via Bluetooth to an Android device or iPhone and use its 3G or 4G data; the Glass also has a GPS chip. The Explorer edition is available in Charcoal, Tangerine, Shale, Cotton, and Sky colors. Users issue voice commands by first saying "ok glass", then the command, or they can scroll through the options using a finger along the side of the device. The Explorer edition has an interchangeable sunglasses accessory which twists on or off easily. Monthly updates to the Glass are planned after the program starts. One apparent test subject put Glass up for auction on eBay in advance of receiving the hardware. Bidding had reached US $16,000 for the $1,500 device before it was removed because the seller could not prove possession. Many people have been asking Google's Project Glass team if Google Glass will be suitable for those who actually need glasses to see better. Today, Google showed off a prototype of a prescription version of the glasses, which the company said will be available to the public "later this year." SlashGear pointed out that Google had already confirmed last year that Google Glass could technically be accommodated to fit prescription frames and lenses. There have also been rumors that Google would partner with eyeglass makers to adapt the Android-based contraption to a real pair of glasses, but no specific plans had been released. The Project Glass team confirmed its plans for prescription glasses on Google+ today. Google also showed off a picture of Greg Priest-Dorman, "a member of the Glass team and an early pioneer in wearable computing," wearing a prototype pair. "The Glass design is modular, so you will be able to add frames and lenses that match your prescription," Google said. "We’re still perfecting the design for prescription frames. Although the frames won’t be ready for the Explorer Edition’s release, hang in there—you can expect to see them later this year." The Explorer Edition is a pre-release version that's being distributed in limited quantities. Google has said its augmented reality glasses will go on sale to the public by the end of this year for less than $1,500. Given the timing mentioned in the Google+ post, a prescription version could be ready for the commercial launch or shortly after. |
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