Showing posts with label Google Glass. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Google Glass. Show all posts

New app allows Glass users to upload videos to YouTube

With Google Glass finally reaching developers, we are going to see more and more applications that make the wearable more practical to use. While the first set of major apps are yet to hit the device, we are seeing some cool apps that make the most of Glass.

A new app, Fullscreen BEAM, allows those using Glass to upload a video to YouTube. Uploading a video to YouTube is a simple four step process, which starts with users registering the Fullscreen BEAM app. All that’s left now is shooting the video and then sharing it with the Fullscreen BEAM app. Users get a confirmation as soon as the upload is complete.

Glass has an impressive screen, and its app uses the card UI

The video ends up on Fullscreen BEAM's YouTube channel. Users have the option of keeping the video private or making it available for public viewing. Users can further share the video to their Twitter followers. Here's a video shot on Glass and currently seen on the Fullscreen channel.



We have already seen some interesting apps pop up for Glass, with Winky enabling users to take pictures with just a wink. As more devices are collected by developers, we could see a proliferation of apps that utilise the unique characteristics of Glass.

Last week, developers of two of the most popular Android apps, Evernote and Path, revealed that they would each be creating a version of their app for Google Glass. The New York Times also has a Glass app out and there’s word of a Twitter client coming to the device as well. All in all, these are interesting times if you are a Glass well-wisher.

Image posted via client called "Twitter for Glass" spotted in the wild

A Twitter app for Google Glass may be in the works. A Twitter user has apparently spotted a now-deleted tweet that was posted from a client called "Twitter for Glass".

Twitter user Jonathan Gottfried put up a screenshot of a tweet that allegedly came from “Twitter for Glass". The tweet came from an account called @MogroothMuddler, which has since been deleted, and contained a photo of a plant that was posted via Twitter for Glass, on Sunday.

While the tweet and the account have been deleted, the link to the photo still exists. The URL also points towards the @MogroothMuddler profile.

The tweet that sparked off speculation

TechCrunch recently stated that hints of a Twitter app for Google Glass emerged in the “Glass Collective” announcement last month. The Glass Collective is Google Ventures’ partnership with technology venture capital firms Andreessen Horowitz and Kleiner Perkins. The firms are set to share seed investment for entrepreneurs and developers working to make software and hardware for Google Glass.

Now that the tweet has been deleted, we can only speculate whether it was a genuine mistake or a deliberate leak—something that app makers are resorting to these days.

It must also be noted that the tweet by @MorgroothMuddler read, "Just shared a photo #throughglass," which makes it sound like the app posts updates on Twitter for you, instead of you doing it manually.

Google Glass could be slightly more visual than the Twitter populace will expect. Twitter is very text heavy and it will be interesting to see what the official Twitter app for Google Glass will eventually consist of. Besides the text angle, it could be possible that Twitter images and Vine videos will be promoted heavily.

Meanwhile, we’re bracing ourselves for more Google Glass app leaks. The next few months promise to be very exciting as far as Glass is concerned.

Report by : Nishtha Kanal

Google Chairman says Project Glass won't ship before 2014

There has been a lot of buzz regarding Google's famed Project Glass. It was expected that the company will start offering these glasses to the consumers sometime this year. However, it now seems the users will now have to wait till 2014 to get their hands on this device.

Dvice website is reporting that this time frame has been provided by none other than Google's Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt while speaking to Martha Kearney on BBC Radio 4. Responding to the Kearney's query on, "How soon is [Google Glass] likely to come onto the market?" Schmidt said, "There will be thousands of [Google Glass] in use by developers over the next months, and then based on their feedback, we'll make some product changes, and it's probably a year-ish away."

Though that is quite a wait for Google Glass, but this product may come with a feature that enables you to click pictures by just winking. Engadget is reporting via Reddit user Fodawim that Google Glass's companion Android app has code for enabling and disabling eye gestures. This also means that it might an optional feature that can be used when required.

Google CEO Larry Page had recently confirmed in an earnings call that Google Glass indeed runs on Android. Google has already announced the specifications of the this device.

The Internet-connected glasses will feature a 5-megapixel camera, which is capable of recording 720p videos. The search engine giant has not disclosed the exact specifications of the display inside Glass, but did mention that the resolution will be equivalent to that of a '25-inch high definition screen from eight feet away'. Google Glass will also feature a Bone Conduction Transducer for audio.

Glass will be compatible with any Bluetooth-capable phone, however, for using GPS and SMS it requires the MyGlass companion app which is only available for smartphones running Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or higher. As per Google, Glass will offer 16GB internal storage space out of which 12GB will be usable and will be synced with Google cloud storage.

The company doesn't specify the battery capacity but mentions that it will offer one full day of typical use, however, it also warns that some features, like Hangouts and video recording, are more battery intensive. Glass will include a Micro-USB cable and charger.

Though there is now word on what will be the cost of Google Glass, but Larry Page did indicated that this thing would not come cheap.

Report by : Surbhi Chawla

Google Glass runs on Android, CEO confirms

Google released specs of its glasses, Project Glass, earlier this week. While it included information like the camera resolution, storage and everything else, one key piece of information was missing - the operating system.

This mystery is now solved as Google CEO Larry Page mentioned in earnings call on Thursday that Google Glass indeed runs on Android. "[...] obviously Glass runs on Android, so it's been pretty transportable across devices, and I think that will continue."

This piece of news is expected to be welcomed by developers as it will make porting apps between Google Glass and Android-based smartphone apps easier.

When quizzed about the pricing of the Google Glass, Page did not give a definitive answer but mentioned that this thing would not come cheap. He mentioned, "We don't have any news to announce there [on price], but it was clearly - I'm not sure I'll call it a luxury price, but certainly a pretty high price." Page went on to justify the price, given the "experience" of the device.

"I think that what I'm, like doing with my Glass, I think - what do people do in Glass? I really - I find that photo taking and the video, phone calling, quick messaging, directions, all to be a pretty amazing experience and that's some of the core functionality we built into the device, we're excited to really get it out to some developers and have other people create some amazing experiences with it, which we haven't thought of yet. I guess that it's still early days. But I think it's very exciting."

Google had recently revealed the specifications of its Google Glass. The Internet-connected glasses will feature a 5-megapixel camera, which is capable of recording 720p videos. The search engine giant has not disclosed the exact specifications of the display inside Glass, but did mention that the resolution will be equivalent to that of a '25-inch high definition screen from eight feet away'. Google Glass will also feature a Bone Conduction Transducer for audio.

Glass will be compatible with any Bluetooth-capable phone, however, for using GPS and SMS it requires the MyGlass companion app which is only available for smartphones running Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or higher. As per Google, Glass will offer 16GB internal storage space out of which 12GB will be usable and will be synced with Google cloud storage.

The company doesn't specify the battery capacity but mentions that it will offer one full day of typical use, however, it also warns that some features, like Hangouts and video recording, are more battery intensive. Glass will include a Micro-USB cable and charger.

Report by : Surbhi Chawla

You Can Buy Your Very Own Pair Of Google Glass! If You Have Rs 4,87,4400

Google Glass is nearing it’s completion and will very soon be available to to the 2,000 developers who had pre-ordered the device last year. Also, the people who’d taken part in Google’s #ifihadglass contest, and won a pair of these technological marvels, are beginning to receive their units.

Google’s #ifihadglass contest advertised for “bold, creative individuals” to start carrying pre-production builds of Glass later this year. The contest apparently also looked for prosperous individuals willing to pay $1,500 for the prize, plus travel expense to pick it up.

If you weren’t one of the lucky winners, the chosen ones, then you don’t need to feel disappointed. You can own your very own pair of Google Glass now! If you have Rs. 4,87,4400/- that is.

As Engadget reports, a seller on eBay has put up his unit for sale and has priced it at $90,000. The seller is an eBay member since 2004, and has a 100% positive feedback.

It’s not quite clear how Google will respond to this listing, as it had clearly laid out the terms to the developers receiving the devices that they were not to be gifted or sold.

Guess we will find out!

In terms of specs, Google Glass will feature a 640 x 360 display, which according to Google is “equivalent of a 25 inch high definition screen from eight feet away,” The device will come with a 5 megapixel camera, that’s capable of shooting videos in 720p.

The device gets 16GB of onboard storage, out of which only 12GB is accessible by the user and it will sync with Google’s cloud storage service.

Report by : Shivaank Rana

Google Bans Users From Reselling and Lending Glass

Explorer editions of Google Glass began rolling out to customers as of Tuesday, but the company has enforced restrictions on those lucky new owners, banning them from reselling and lending the eyewear.

Here's what the company's terms of sale state:
"You may not resell, loan, transfer or give your Device to any other person. If you resell, loan, transfer or give your device to any other person without Google's authorization, Google reserves the right to deactivate the Device, and neither you nor the unauthorized person using the Device will be entitled to any refund, product support or product warranty."


While users can't commercially resell Glass, however, Google says they can give the device as a gift.

A Google Glass listing popped up on eBay in February, with a starting price of $1,500 (the original cost of the eyewear). That number eventually shot up to $16,000 before eBay removed the listing for violating its "presale listings policy."

Glass owners who don't want their device have up to 30 days from delivery to cancel their purchase, according to the terms. Google asks that returns include original packaging and accessories, and remain in "reasonable" condition.

The company adds that it will provide "initial support" for existing orders, returns, defective devices and general technical support.

Do you think Google's terms are reasonable or not? Discuss in the comments, below.

Report by : Anita Li

Google Glass Ready to Ship for Some Explorers

Google Glass is about to ship — to developers and early adopters, that is.

Google contacted Glass Explorers Monday afternoon to let them know both hardware and software for Google Glass are now ready. The first few devices are now coming off the production line, the company added.

Orders for the Explorer Edition of Google Glass were taken during Google I/O last year. In two and a half days, the company says it saw around 2,000 people sign up for the project.

While there are a few devices ready to ship now, there aren’t 2,000 of them. In its email to Explorers, the company said it will be shipping Glass units in waves, rather than waiting for all 2000 units to be available. Google will contact individual Explorers via email with details when their time comes.

Check out the full text from Google’s message to Glass Explorers below:

Dear Explorers,

It’s been a little under a year now since Google I/O — you came to the keynote, we jumped out of an airship, and when we landed, we asked you to join us on this unpredictable yet exciting journey. Back then, we had no idea how Glass would be received. In just two and a half days, we went from 0 to around 2000 Explorers: people who believe in the project, who are ready for a challenge and who will (most importantly) help shape the future of Glass.

Ever since then, we’ve been working hard on the Glass Explorer Edition and we have great news: the hardware and software are now ready for you. We’re seeing the first few devices come off the production line right now.

We know you’ve been standing by patiently to get Glass. So, instead of waiting for all of the devices to be ready, we want to start delivering them to you now. We’re producing enough for everyone, but only a portion of them are ready today. Therefore, we’ll be notifying you in waves, and as soon as we’re ready to invite you, we’ll let you know. When the time comes, you’ll receive an email with all the details.

Thanks for believing in us from the start. We’re very lucky to have you all as our first pioneers, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you once you’ve all received your Glass.

Here’s to the next step.

The Glass Team

Report by : Emily Price

Google Glass specifications revealed

The launch of Google's augmented reality headset, dubbed Glass, may be getting closer. The company has revealed a bunch of things related to the headset, including the technical specifications of the device, as well as a companion app.

The company states that the display on Glass is comparable to watching a 25-inch HD screen from eight feet away. It sports a 5 megapixel camera that is capable of recording videos at 720p. On the connectivity front, it has WiFi and Bluetooth. Not much information on the battery is given, though Google has mentioned that the battery will last for a full day of typical usage. It is worth noting however that Hangouts and recording videos will drain the battery faster.

It will be compatible with any Bluetooth-capable smartphone, as well as with those running the MyGlass companion app which is available on Google Play.

The app itself needs a device to run on at least Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich. The interface of the app is reminiscent of Google Now with its card-based interface. At the moment, the app can't be downloaded outside of the US, since Glass hasn't been officially launched yet.

The app's functionality can be seen through the screenshots. You can set up your Google+ account for Glass, as well as Gmail. You can even add contacts to the app for quick access.

Glass has an impressive screen, and its app uses the card UI

You can also set up Glass on a website by connecting it to your Google account. The website's interface is a lot like the app, since it uses the same card-based interface that Google loves.

Google has also released a developer preview for the Mirror API. You can get the API from here and start developing apps for the Glass ecosystem.

Last week, Google had revealed that the company will be shipping Glass to developers within the coming month, but the search giant hasn't given any concrete date for the device.

Somehow, the timeline fits well, considering May is also when Google will hold its annual developer conference, Google I/O, in Moscone Center, San Francisco.

Earlier this year, Google released a video of Glass that demonstrated the many ways in which users can make it a part of their daily lives. The demo showed scenes and sights through the eyes of the wearer. The video showed how you can instruct Glass to click a picture of the scene in front of you or record a video. The wearer has to say, “take a picture” to tell Glass to click one.

Google Glass can also provide route instructions to the wearer. You can even participate in a Google Hangout and let others see the sights and scenery you're enjoying.

There was also a more detailed video of Google developer advocate Timothy Jordan's presentation at last month's SXSW (South by Southwest Interactive conference). The roughly hour-long video shows Jordan taking the assembled crowd through a demo of Glass. "To experience Glass, you really need to put it on," he said.

Report by : Shunal Doke

Google Ventures teams up with KPCB and Andreessen Horowitz to announce Glass Collective to fund developers

Google has made us all drool over its innovative Glass technology interface and the first Explorer edition for developers is just around the corner. Today, Google has announced the Glass Collective which brings three venture capitalist funds – Google Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers – together to invest in the project development and fund the developers for Google Glass.

The Glass Collective investment syndicate between the three firms will basically offer financing and support to startups or to entrepreneurs working on creative ideas on apps and features through Glass. The project will fund both hardware and services for the Glass. These can be based on messaging, sharing, search, and navigation or around any other creative idea. This will not only help the third party developers but also the investors to promote Glass in future and create a vast ecosystem for prospective consumers as well. The investors initially plan to start with seed investments in the United States, and with time when they see growth in the platform may evolve.

Some time back, Sergey Brin, Google’s co-founder had stated that these Glasses would be shipped later this year for less than $1,500, and we are expecting the company to showcase a more polished version of the device during Google I/O this year.

Report by : Harshita Rastogi

This Is How Google Glass Really Works

Ever wondered how Google's visionary (pun intended) gadget, Google Glass, actually works?

Well, artist Martin Missfeldt created an infographic that explains the wonders of technology behind Google's technologically-enhanced glasses.

At the heart of the tech that makes Google Glass tick are a mini projector and a semi-transparent prism which project an augmented reality layer of information directly to the user's retina.

The infographic also touches on arguably one of the biggest hurdles in the design of Google Glass — making it work for people who wear normal glasses.

Check out the infographic below and tell us how you like it in the comments!

Report by : Stan Schroeder

Watch Google Show Off 4 Glass Apps

During SXSW last month, Google held a session entitled “Building New Experiences With Glass,” where it offered developers information about Glass’ Mirror API, and demonstrated some of the apps that are already in development for Glass, such as Gmail, Path, and Evernote.

On Thursday, Google posted a video from that event on YouTube in full, giving everyone the opportunity to learn a little more about Glass and, more importantly, allowing developers to discover what will go into coding for the high-tech spectacles.

Led by Google’s Senior Developer Advocate Timothy Jordan, the hour-long discussion explains not only the code involved in creating apps for Glass, but also what Google is looking for in Glass apps.

You can watch the event in its entirety in the video above. If you don’t quite have an hour to spare, you can also check out our SXSW article from the event for a textual recap.

Google recently sent out invitations for some to receive early access to Glass. It's expected to be released to developers in the coming months.

Report by : Emily Price

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