Google Glass is Back

Google Glass is back, and this time it is bigger and better. From the very first time that the product made it into the market, tech experts quarrelled that the product had much more application as an enterprise-focused product rather than being meant for the masses. And now, the global tech giant has taken that suggestion and given us a reboot of the glasses called Glass Enterprise Edition (GEE).

Unveiled to the world by Google's "moonshot" branch, the new GEE comes with an updated camera module that increases resolution from 5 megapixels to 8. It further has improved Wi-Fi speeds, an indicator for video recording and a longer battery life for smoother operation for longer hours. The one major change that Google has succeeded in bringing in GEE is that it has decoupled the new model entirely from integrated frames. This means, the Glass can now function easily with all kinds of existing eyewear, including the industrial safety glasses typically used by workers in enterprises.

Two years ago in 2015, the tech giant took everyone by surprise when the Google Glass website displayed a thank you note to Glass users for exploring the tech. Though the note thanked the users and bid them goodbye, it also mentioned that Google Glass journey hasn't ended yet and we can expect a crackerjack reboot from Google in the future. We're glad that Google kept its promise.

The detachable nature of the modular device gives it a huge advantage as a product for enterprise use as it can be easily shared and deployed in different industries across the globe. In a medium post, Google highlighted a few use cases of the Glass in the medical field, agricultural machinery manufacturing industry, and logistics with DHL. For instance, DHL makes use of the Glass with a solution called Ubimax to "receive real-time instructions about where items have to be placed on the carts with the help of visual aids."

The Glass Enterprise Edition is said to be a full-on production product with its enterprise partners, having graduate from the experimental stage.

While tech experts were wondering why Google was neglecting such a stellar opportunity by backing away from Google Glass, with GEE the tech giant has once again proved that you can never count Google out of the competition.

The price of the product hasn't been revealed yet.

This Google Patent Could Make ‘Real-Life Experiences’ Searchable

Think about those moments when you lost your car keys or an important doccument and you thought that life would have been much easier if, just like computers, there could be a Cntrl + F (search) feature in your real life.

Google, the search engine giant, has once again found solution to something similar problem of yours. The company has found a way of making people's real-life experiences searchable online.

With the company's new patent, one could make his/her real-life experiences searchable via a device like the Google Glass. The patent link can be availed here.

Reportedly, videos recorded using devices such as a wearable (think Google Glass) could be made searchable at a later date, using the new patent. The process goes something like this. When a video is recorded, the video is sent to the paired phone, and then further to a server to be stored there in order to make a collection of the users ‘real-life videos’. The video can then be searched later by using the online databases. A user will just have to give a query like " My videos from my India Trip", to the wearable device and it will display the relevant results to its user.

Spreading more light on how the query search will work, the patent reads, "the method may also include transmitting a query of the user to the server computer system to initiate a search of the history or real-world experiences, and receiving results relevant to the query that include data indicative of the media data in the history of real-world experiences.”

The patent further notes, “When the user is determined to be within a popular location, preference manager may automatically turn on media capture without intervention of a user. In another embodiment, preferences manager, may be set to continuously or periodically capture media data for a specific interval of time.”

The patent even suggests that the technology could be used by security forces, who could ask questions like “Show me the faces of all people that were seen between 1 P.M. and 3 P.M.” to see everyone seen by a group of security guards wearing Glass. It could essentially turn everyone wearing Glass into a walking CCTV camera.

While being able to search your own real-life experiences might just be the next step towards the future, this particular thing will take some time to go live as the idea is just a patent right now.

With the current generation making full use of its high definition video smartphone cameras, a searchable index for videos was a much needed invention. But, considering these real-life experiences will be searchable, privacy may prove to be a concern for many users.

Microsoft Reveals HoloLens, A Holographic Glasses For Augmented Reality

Microsoft has something wonderful in store for its users. The technology giant has finally taken the holodeck route with Hololens. Microsoft Hololens are completely wireless holographic glasses. They come with see-through lenses, spatial sound and advanced sensors. They are a self contained unit as they have their own custom CPU and a new Holographic Processing Unit to work efficiently.

Microsoft Hololens has been designed to work completely independent. It doesn’t require a computer or a phone to wirelessly connect to in order to work. The glasses are somewhat similar to Google Glass but are definitely bigger and better. The Hololens blends the real world with lifelike virtual objects by making use of different kinds of ocular image techniques. Microsoft Hololens can be expected to be launched at the same time as Microsoft’s Windows 10.

Being a Windows 10 device, the glasses will be capable of running any application that a Windows 10 Smartphone or computer normally able to run. The only prerequisite is that the app should have some holomagic User Interface programmed in.



Along with Hololens, the technology giant also revealed a new version of its Windows that perfectly blends holograms with real world video. This new Windows will provides its users with an augmented reality version of the environment around them that perfectly combines real objects with virtual, and virtual interface elements, information boxes and their guidelines viewable with the help of a wearable headset device.

According to Microsoft, the Windows Holographic can allow engineers to directly see the instructions overlaid on the objects that they are currently working on. It may also provide architects with a chance to survey and showcase their designs to clients located far away.

The Hologram support in the tech giant’s Windows 10 is universal. This means you can build once and use it everywhere. Microsoft is also working on making this Hologram support compatible with all kinds of new and emerging hardware on the block. This includes the Oculus Rift and Magic Leap.

In order to support Microsoft Hololens and Windows Holographic, the tech giant has built a HoloStudio, a three dimensional modelling tool that helps people in building holograms. These holograms are then integrated into software or 3D printed for physical use.

Microsoft Reveals HoloLens, A Holographic Glasses For Augmented Reality

Microsoft has something wonderful in store for its users. The technology giant has finally taken the holodeck route with Hololens. Microsoft Hololens are completely wireless holographic glasses. They come with see-through lenses, spatial sound and advanced sensors. They are a self contained unit as they have their own custom CPU and a new Holographic Processing Unit to work efficiently.

Microsoft Hololens has been designed to work completely independent. It doesn’t require a computer or a phone to wirelessly connect to in order to work. The glasses are somewhat similar to Google Glass but are definitely bigger and better. The Hololens blends the real world with lifelike virtual objects by making use of different kinds of ocular image techniques. Microsoft Hololens can be expected to be launched at the same time as Microsoft’s Windows 10.

Being a Windows 10 device, the glasses will be capable of running any application that a Windows 10 Smartphone or computer normally able to run. The only prerequisite is that the app should have some holomagic User Interface programmed in.



Along with Hololens, the technology giant also revealed a new version of its Windows that perfectly blends holograms with real world video. This new Windows will provides its users with an augmented reality version of the environment around them that perfectly combines real objects with virtual, and virtual interface elements, information boxes and their guidelines viewable with the help of a wearable headset device.

According to Microsoft, the Windows Holographic can allow engineers to directly see the instructions overlaid on the objects that they are currently working on. It may also provide architects with a chance to survey and showcase their designs to clients located far away.

The Hologram support in the tech giant’s Windows 10 is universal. This means you can build once and use it everywhere. Microsoft is also working on making this Hologram support compatible with all kinds of new and emerging hardware on the block. This includes the Oculus Rift and Magic Leap.

In order to support Microsoft Hololens and Windows Holographic, the tech giant has built a HoloStudio, a three dimensional modelling tool that helps people in building holograms. These holograms are then integrated into software or 3D printed for physical use.

Toshiba Glass Is Another Google Glass-Like Wearable But More Affordable

Toshiba is all set to enter the smart glasses market. Owning a smart glass that lets you interact with your phone has been almost everyone’s secret dream but the only thing holding us back in fulfilling our dream has been its humongous price. Toshiba, it seems, has taken a note of this problem and come up with Toshiba glass, which is rumored to be much cheaper than the market leader Google glass.

The $1500 Google glass which is currently leading the wearable face computer space works by putting the guts of your Android Smartphone on your head so that it can project pictures, graphics, texts and videos etc. on a small prism just above the users eye.

Toshiba has showcased a prototype of the Toshiba Glass at the Ceatec trade show that was held in Japan in October this year. The Toshiba glass will have a tiny lightweight projector clipped onto one of its arms near the lens. The projector is central to the working of the glass as it displays an image that reflects off the inside of the lens to provide an augmented real type display. Toshiba glasses can be expected to hit the markets anytime in 2015.

Toshiba glass might not able to edge Google glass out of the market but it will surely give it a run for its money. The Toshiba glass works on almost the same principle as the Google glass, as both of them have in-built projectors but unlike the Google glass, the Smart glass by Toshiba don’t come with a prism over the lens to reflect the image into the eye. Instead, the glasses lens in Toshiba glass itself comprises of a series of narrow, vertical prisms. They are not at all visible when one looks straight through the lens of the device, but an image from an angle gets reflected back into the eye.



The Toshiba glass is impressive but it is still a several miles away from its competitor Google glass.  First of all, the glasses are not wireless and needs to be connected to your Smartphone in order to function. According to Toshiba, this is because a separate battery for the projector would have made the glasses very heavy. Wearing a device with a cable connected to it 24/7 can act as a huge deal breaker for the Toshiba product. The second reason where Toshiba glass fails is that it isn’t a full blown computer. It works just as a display system that connects to your Android phone.

The glasses let the user interact with smartphone apps in a way that they might have only imagined but never thought would be possible. For example, you could get directions while driving, view health data while using fitness apps and view instructions while working in the field.

The Toshiba Glass will offer three types of frames-sporty, standard and industrial. The industrial frames will be like the goggles that one wears in a laboratory.

Toshiba Glass Is Another Google Glass-Like Wearable But More Affordable

Toshiba is all set to enter the smart glasses market. Owning a smart glass that lets you interact with your phone has been almost everyone’s secret dream but the only thing holding us back in fulfilling our dream has been its humongous price. Toshiba, it seems, has taken a note of this problem and come up with Toshiba glass, which is rumored to be much cheaper than the market leader Google glass.

The $1500 Google glass which is currently leading the wearable face computer space works by putting the guts of your Android Smartphone on your head so that it can project pictures, graphics, texts and videos etc. on a small prism just above the users eye.

Toshiba has showcased a prototype of the Toshiba Glass at the Ceatec trade show that was held in Japan in October this year. The Toshiba glass will have a tiny lightweight projector clipped onto one of its arms near the lens. The projector is central to the working of the glass as it displays an image that reflects off the inside of the lens to provide an augmented real type display. Toshiba glasses can be expected to hit the markets anytime in 2015.

Toshiba glass might not able to edge Google glass out of the market but it will surely give it a run for its money. The Toshiba glass works on almost the same principle as the Google glass, as both of them have in-built projectors but unlike the Google glass, the Smart glass by Toshiba don’t come with a prism over the lens to reflect the image into the eye. Instead, the glasses lens in Toshiba glass itself comprises of a series of narrow, vertical prisms. They are not at all visible when one looks straight through the lens of the device, but an image from an angle gets reflected back into the eye.



The Toshiba glass is impressive but it is still a several miles away from its competitor Google glass.  First of all, the glasses are not wireless and needs to be connected to your Smartphone in order to function. According to Toshiba, this is because a separate battery for the projector would have made the glasses very heavy. Wearing a device with a cable connected to it 24/7 can act as a huge deal breaker for the Toshiba product. The second reason where Toshiba glass fails is that it isn’t a full blown computer. It works just as a display system that connects to your Android phone.

The glasses let the user interact with smartphone apps in a way that they might have only imagined but never thought would be possible. For example, you could get directions while driving, view health data while using fitness apps and view instructions while working in the field.

The Toshiba Glass will offer three types of frames-sporty, standard and industrial. The industrial frames will be like the goggles that one wears in a laboratory.

Bangalore based Unvired to help Google Glass for Enterprise use

A startup in Bangalore’s Jayanagar is creating quite a buzz in the tech world nowadays. The startup is called Unvired and offers Internet of Things (IoT) to large enterprises. IoT is a technology where devices communicate with each other intelligently.

The Bangalore based enterprise mobility startup has been successful in bagging a lot of global customers, which include life science and Tech Company Sigma-Aldrich, New Zealand based electricity distribution company WEL networks and chemical company Kaneka, among many others.

“Services is something which is in our DNA”, said Srinivasan Subramanian, who is the chief technology officer at Unvired, in a statement to Economic Times. He also added “Product is more difficult route that is why it has taken us six years to reach there and weigh against the biggies”.

The enterprise mobility startup is currently working with Google X, which is a facility run by the Internet giant Google, on Internet of Things which will help enterprises in improving their efficiency and productivity by making use of wearable devices like the Google Glass. The startup has successfully built an inventory and warehouse management mobile application for Google Glass which directly integrates with the software.

Workers will be able to do hands free transactions which involve goods movement and other functions easily and directly with the help of enterprise software, that too without the need of any mobile or tablet.  Google Glass, Smartwatches and all other wearables are available in Vogue.

According to Gartner, a research firm, companies can save upto $ 1 billion in costs relating to field service with the usage of wearables. A lot of the Unvired’s customers select Unvired over its competitors because they feel it offers them the greatest value, ease of building custom apps and seamless integration with SAP.

Unvired was founded in 2007 by former employees of German Software maker SAP. Four years later, the startup launched its enterprise platform in India.  Recently, the Bangalore startup was also selected as the finalist in technology innovation leadership awards by Ventana Research.

The company is currently completely bootstrapped and in midst of talks with various venture capital firms for raising upto Rs. 60 crore to scale up its operation and function properly.

 

Bangalore based Unvired to help Google Glass for Enterprise use

A startup in Bangalore’s Jayanagar is creating quite a buzz in the tech world nowadays. The startup is called Unvired and offers Internet of Things (IoT) to large enterprises. IoT is a technology where devices communicate with each other intelligently.

The Bangalore based enterprise mobility startup has been successful in bagging a lot of global customers, which include life science and Tech Company Sigma-Aldrich, New Zealand based electricity distribution company WEL networks and chemical company Kaneka, among many others.

“Services is something which is in our DNA”, said Srinivasan Subramanian, who is the chief technology officer at Unvired, in a statement to Economic Times. He also added “Product is more difficult route that is why it has taken us six years to reach there and weigh against the biggies”.

The enterprise mobility startup is currently working with Google X, which is a facility run by the Internet giant Google, on Internet of Things which will help enterprises in improving their efficiency and productivity by making use of wearable devices like the Google Glass. The startup has successfully built an inventory and warehouse management mobile application for Google Glass which directly integrates with the software.

Workers will be able to do hands free transactions which involve goods movement and other functions easily and directly with the help of enterprise software, that too without the need of any mobile or tablet.  Google Glass, Smartwatches and all other wearables are available in Vogue.

According to Gartner, a research firm, companies can save upto $ 1 billion in costs relating to field service with the usage of wearables. A lot of the Unvired’s customers select Unvired over its competitors because they feel it offers them the greatest value, ease of building custom apps and seamless integration with SAP.

Unvired was founded in 2007 by former employees of German Software maker SAP. Four years later, the startup launched its enterprise platform in India.  Recently, the Bangalore startup was also selected as the finalist in technology innovation leadership awards by Ventana Research.

The company is currently completely bootstrapped and in midst of talks with various venture capital firms for raising upto Rs. 60 crore to scale up its operation and function properly.

 

Unveiling Baidu Eye - China 's answer to Google glass, without screen

September 3, 2014 saw the launch of Baidu's (China's Internet giant & largest search engine) own version of the Google Glass but minus the screen. The device is called "Baidu Eye" and its working prototype was recently shown at the company's world conference held in Beijing. The device was first announced in April 2013.

Unlike the Google Glass, Baidu's device doesn't have any screen or optical display. The device looks more of a wraparound headset which easily rests on the top of the user’s ear. The device has a camera on its right arm and an earpiece on its left arm. According to the company, the camera can be used for recognizing objects, taking photos and analyzing information in the user’s surrounding.



The device uses an app to send information to a user's mobile device. The mobile device could be a tablet or smartphone. According to Baidu, this method of sending information makes it easier to browse than on a small, mounted screen and it even consumes less energy as a result of which the battery lasts longer.

The device is capable of syncing information both aurally and visually. Baidu Eye provides almost the same kind of functionality as the Google Glass. It features gesture and voice commands, including 'circling an object using your finger' and 'expanding to zoom'. Baidu Eye is also capable of finding products, such as clothes and handbags, on ecommerce sites.



Prior to the products launch, the company's CEO Robin Li had said that he expects that picture and voice based searches will exceed online text based queries in the next five years.

Baidu is said to be China’s largest search engine and the company is making use of its own data analytics technology to feed information to the Baidu Eye.

Baidu Eye is still in its prototype stage and that’s why the company couldn’t unveil any information about its availability or pricing. So, mover over Google Glass and say Hi! to screen less Baidu Eye.

Unveiling Baidu Eye - China 's answer to Google glass, without screen

September 3, 2014 saw the launch of Baidu's (China's Internet giant & largest search engine) own version of the Google Glass but minus the screen. The device is called "Baidu Eye" and its working prototype was recently shown at the company's world conference held in Beijing. The device was first announced in April 2013.

Unlike the Google Glass, Baidu's device doesn't have any screen or optical display. The device looks more of a wraparound headset which easily rests on the top of the user’s ear. The device has a camera on its right arm and an earpiece on its left arm. According to the company, the camera can be used for recognizing objects, taking photos and analyzing information in the user’s surrounding.



The device uses an app to send information to a user's mobile device. The mobile device could be a tablet or smartphone. According to Baidu, this method of sending information makes it easier to browse than on a small, mounted screen and it even consumes less energy as a result of which the battery lasts longer.

The device is capable of syncing information both aurally and visually. Baidu Eye provides almost the same kind of functionality as the Google Glass. It features gesture and voice commands, including 'circling an object using your finger' and 'expanding to zoom'. Baidu Eye is also capable of finding products, such as clothes and handbags, on ecommerce sites.



Prior to the products launch, the company's CEO Robin Li had said that he expects that picture and voice based searches will exceed online text based queries in the next five years.

Baidu is said to be China’s largest search engine and the company is making use of its own data analytics technology to feed information to the Baidu Eye.

Baidu Eye is still in its prototype stage and that’s why the company couldn’t unveil any information about its availability or pricing. So, mover over Google Glass and say Hi! to screen less Baidu Eye.

Indian Techie built a wearable Smart Cap, a raw clone of Google Glass

A lot of wearable devices are being developed this year right from Google glass, Smart Watches to even Smart Shoes , this time an Indian techie has built a smart cap, although its raw and not fully developed nevertheless needs words of appreciation.

Arvind Sanjeev a techie from India is surely a genius man. This techie from India has invented a raw clone of the much famous Google Glass by making use of Linux and some amount of voice recognition software. The device is powered by Raspberry Pi and is called the Smart Cap.

The Smart Cap is almost similar to Google Glass except the fact that it’s connected to a hat. Sanjeev has been successful in creating this device by making used of off the shelf, commodity components and very little software, which is commendable.

The Smart Cap is clumsy looking and isn’t attractive initially. It is also certainly not the best of all the possible AR headsets too but what makes it different from others is the fact that every component used in the Smart Cap can be cobbled together by hand by anyone and everyone and that too at a very little cost. The power provided by Raspberry Pi to the Smart Cap gives it the strength to work as a wearable computer.

Head mounted displays like this are becoming more and more the flavor of the town these days. These are primarily put to use for navigation, sharing videos, checking notifications etc. Some people still debate on the quintessential use of these head mounted displays. But, nonetheless if you wish to own such displays but are not willing to pay a hefty $1500 just to experience its functionality, then this Smart Cap by Arvin is the way ahead for you.

[caption id="attachment_93940" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Working of the DIY Head Mounted Display[/caption]

The Smart Cap consists of one miniature LCD display in front of one eye and hence can also be called monocular head mounted display. Sanjeev has used an aspheric magnifier lens having 5X magnification in the system in order to cope with the least distance of distinct vision of about 15-25 cm. This makes it possible for the user or wearer to see the screen impeccably at about 5-6 cm from his or her eye. The system has been completely enclosed and insulated from outside light. The next part of the system consists of a normal USB webcam which has been cannibalized just to keep its camera and microphone.

Anyone and everyone can make this Smart Cap by using some easy to find components and a lilt bit of focus.



Stuff required to do this project -

Hardware:

1. Raspberry Pi model B


2. A USB webcam with an inbuilt mic, I am using one from Iball.


3. A 2.5″ NTSC/PAL LCD display.


4. A headphone with mic.


5. A loupe magnifier with aspheric lens.


6. Sun board sheets or cardboard sheets.


7. Fevicol SR glue or equivalent.

Software:

1. Rasbi OS image with Voice Recognition Software.

Indian Techie built a wearable Smart Cap, a raw clone of Google Glass

A lot of wearable devices are being developed this year right from Google glass, Smart Watches to even Smart Shoes , this time an Indian techie has built a smart cap, although its raw and not fully developed nevertheless needs words of appreciation.

Arvind Sanjeev a techie from India is surely a genius man. This techie from India has invented a raw clone of the much famous Google Glass by making use of Linux and some amount of voice recognition software. The device is powered by Raspberry Pi and is called the Smart Cap.

The Smart Cap is almost similar to Google Glass except the fact that it’s connected to a hat. Sanjeev has been successful in creating this device by making used of off the shelf, commodity components and very little software, which is commendable.

The Smart Cap is clumsy looking and isn’t attractive initially. It is also certainly not the best of all the possible AR headsets too but what makes it different from others is the fact that every component used in the Smart Cap can be cobbled together by hand by anyone and everyone and that too at a very little cost. The power provided by Raspberry Pi to the Smart Cap gives it the strength to work as a wearable computer.

Head mounted displays like this are becoming more and more the flavor of the town these days. These are primarily put to use for navigation, sharing videos, checking notifications etc. Some people still debate on the quintessential use of these head mounted displays. But, nonetheless if you wish to own such displays but are not willing to pay a hefty $1500 just to experience its functionality, then this Smart Cap by Arvin is the way ahead for you.

[caption id="attachment_93940" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Working of the DIY Head Mounted Display[/caption]

The Smart Cap consists of one miniature LCD display in front of one eye and hence can also be called monocular head mounted display. Sanjeev has used an aspheric magnifier lens having 5X magnification in the system in order to cope with the least distance of distinct vision of about 15-25 cm. This makes it possible for the user or wearer to see the screen impeccably at about 5-6 cm from his or her eye. The system has been completely enclosed and insulated from outside light. The next part of the system consists of a normal USB webcam which has been cannibalized just to keep its camera and microphone.

Anyone and everyone can make this Smart Cap by using some easy to find components and a lilt bit of focus.



Stuff required to do this project -

Hardware:

1. Raspberry Pi model B


2. A USB webcam with an inbuilt mic, I am using one from Iball.


3. A 2.5″ NTSC/PAL LCD display.


4. A headphone with mic.


5. A loupe magnifier with aspheric lens.


6. Sun board sheets or cardboard sheets.


7. Fevicol SR glue or equivalent.

Software:

1. Rasbi OS image with Voice Recognition Software.

Lenovo developing a wearable smart glass similar to Google Glass

Lenovo, the world’s largest PC makers has come up with its own prototype version of wearable smart glasses which looks similar to the already famous Google Glass.  The prototype was unveiled to the world on July 24^th in order to get the attention of other hardware manufactures and developers towards a new partner program.

This wearable device by Lenovo looks almost similar to the Google glass, the only difference being that its battery is attached down at the wearer’s neck. The battery is connected to the device by a small blue wire.  More details about the device are scheduled to come out in the month of October.

Lenovo is currently also in look out for partners to develop its products like air purifiers for the Chinese homes and wireless routers. It is also looking out for opportunities to team up and invest money in tech companies whose work involves something beyond Smartphones and Personal computers.

The Chinese PC maker has even teamed up U.S. smart glasses manufacturer Vuzix in order to bring its own product called Vuzix M100 into the Chinese market. This product will be in addition to Lenovo’s own prototype.

The M100 Smartglasses will make use of a 1 GHz dual-core processor and an Android 4.0.4. It is expected to go on sale to developers in the month of August or September for around $1298 in China. The device is targeted at business users.



The M100 promises to offer unprecedented access to data collection, information and more. It also comes with pre-installed apps which can be used to record and playback videos and still pictures, manage your calendar, track timed events and link to your Smartphone and much more.

Lenovo’s prototype is a part of its NBD project which aims at creating a host of internet connected devices like Smartphone controlled toasters, air purifiers and fridges by taking help from third party manufactures.

Luftmed, a German based Company is currently working with Lenovo’s NBD program in order to sell Smartphone controlled air purifiers in China. The New Air X330 by Luftmed will offer more cleaner air and accurate statistics than its counter parts.



Top Image via - Michael Kan @Twitter

Lenovo developing a wearable smart glass similar to Google Glass

Lenovo, the world’s largest PC makers has come up with its own prototype version of wearable smart glasses which looks similar to the already famous Google Glass.  The prototype was unveiled to the world on July 24^th in order to get the attention of other hardware manufactures and developers towards a new partner program.

This wearable device by Lenovo looks almost similar to the Google glass, the only difference being that its battery is attached down at the wearer’s neck. The battery is connected to the device by a small blue wire.  More details about the device are scheduled to come out in the month of October.

Lenovo is currently also in look out for partners to develop its products like air purifiers for the Chinese homes and wireless routers. It is also looking out for opportunities to team up and invest money in tech companies whose work involves something beyond Smartphones and Personal computers.

The Chinese PC maker has even teamed up U.S. smart glasses manufacturer Vuzix in order to bring its own product called Vuzix M100 into the Chinese market. This product will be in addition to Lenovo’s own prototype.

The M100 Smartglasses will make use of a 1 GHz dual-core processor and an Android 4.0.4. It is expected to go on sale to developers in the month of August or September for around $1298 in China. The device is targeted at business users.



The M100 promises to offer unprecedented access to data collection, information and more. It also comes with pre-installed apps which can be used to record and playback videos and still pictures, manage your calendar, track timed events and link to your Smartphone and much more.

Lenovo’s prototype is a part of its NBD project which aims at creating a host of internet connected devices like Smartphone controlled toasters, air purifiers and fridges by taking help from third party manufactures.

Luftmed, a German based Company is currently working with Lenovo’s NBD program in order to sell Smartphone controlled air purifiers in China. The New Air X330 by Luftmed will offer more cleaner air and accurate statistics than its counter parts.



Top Image via - Michael Kan @Twitter

This Indian Ad of Google Glass will make you feel to have one

The video above you see was shot entirely on Google Glass and was created by alumni and students from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts as part of the Glass Creative Collective. The video is called as -"Seeds" which is Google says its way of saying "Thank you, Mom."

In video above you see how a man travel his journey all the way from US to India, which is his home apparently and all his way to India capture all the moments through his Google glass that he is wearing.

Notably, Google Glass has the ability to take photos and record 720p HD video and while video is recording, the screen stays on while it is doing so.

Currently, to own a Google Glass you would need to be US residents and purchase Glass with a US based credit card. for rest of countries, you can sign up at http://www.google.com/glass/start/how-to-get-one to stay informed. Global release of Google glass is estimated later this year.

However there is a gadget that can somehow satisfy people in India, their wish to own something like Google glass wearable on your eyes you might take a look at this Bluetooth sunglasses gadget available in India as ver cheaper alternative for quite a while until Google glass comes to India.

Related - How Google Glass Actually Works

Long wait for Google Glass in India, Try this Bluetooth Sunglasses

Super Tech-gadget Google glasses might not be possible to own in India by anyone and away  from dream come true, though there is a gadget that can somehow satisfy your wish to own something like this on your eyes. Although its not even close to what Google Glass has to offer, but something is better than nothing.

Kagawa a sunglass manufacturing company from HongKong has built a gunmetal framed bluetooth sunglasses available in India in two shades - Green Aviator polarized bluetooth sunglasses and Matte Black green polarized bluetooth sunglasses.

The full-rimmed sunglasses come with polarized lenses for efficient sun-protection, an extra temple with the Bluetooth device and a plug point and USB charger. The bluetooth attach to sunglasses itself that goes into your right ears.

The price these bluetooth sunglasses are Rs.4990 and is available on Lenskart, an eyewear e-commerce portal in India, the sunglasses might not be close to features of Google glasses but the prices are somewhere close and quite high, as the price of Google glass consumer edition would be around $300-500 (Rs.18,000-Rs.30,000).

The stylish Kagawa bluetooth sunglasses have an extra temple that contains the 3.0 Bluetooth device which can be very easily be paired with your android phone or laptop. So with extra temple you can switch your normal sunglasses to bluetooth sunglasses or vice-versa.

How Google Glass Actually Works - Infographic

Google glass is dream project of Google and regarded as one of the first future tech one can use today, which was once only seen in sci-fi movies.

Practically, it's a wearable head mounted display glasses which acts & display information like a smart phone but in a hands-free format and users' eye as screen and can interact with the web via human voice.

Like a computer Google glass consist of - tiny CPU, Camera, a prism, microphone, speaker and a battery. The magic lies in prism which project a layer ahead of user over reality light by focusing the image directly over retina of user's eye, this is called Virtual Retina Display (VRD) that draws a raster display (like a television) directly onto the retina of the eye.

The below interesting infographic via - Brille-Kaufen.org show the detail working of Google glass: