As they say, All good things must come to an end, and the Google Glass Explorer Program will end from next week. this does not spell the end of the face computer’s development. In fact, it seems that the Google is simply reshuffling the team and division in charge of the product in a move that should streamline Glass’s route to market.

Essentially, the Explorer Edition of Google Glass will no longer be available to purchase for its current price of $1,500. Instead, Google will remain focused on its continued development and eventual public release.

Glass will no longer be developed from within the Google X division, and will be managed by Ivy Ross from here on. The leader of Glass will be Tony Fadell, CEO of Nest, the smart home product firm that Google purchased over a year ago. The team working on the wearable will continually report back to him.

Even though Fadell is heading to Glass development, it’s worth pointing out that Glass isn't being palmed off Nest, and wont be related to Nest in any way. It’s just being given its own piece of real estate within Google’s executive framework, so in a sense, is being upgraded.
Despite the apparent dedication on making Glass a success, Google doesn't yet know when a new version will be rolling out. There are no set time frames as yet – at least, none that the firm is willing to divulge – so we'll have to wait and see how things progress over the next few weeks and months.

What do you think – will Glass still live up to the hype and find a place in the consumer market? Or is it destined to serve enterprise users and the usual tech geeks. Do share your thoughts and comments below!



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One good part of the deal is that Google is offering any of the Glass frames or shades for free when you drop the $1500 on Glass. That's a pretty significant deal considering the Titanium collection frames are $225 and the shades are $150.

All colors are available, except for the Charcoal Glass with the Bold Titanium frames. The frames match the color of the Glass unit with the earpiece of the frame. This seems to indicate that Google is being very careful with how many devices it produces. The plain Charcoal has always been the most popular color, so, it may not be too surprising to see those go out of stock here and there.

You can purchase Google Glass now, using the following link


Will you be purchasing Google Glass ? Or is the price too high ? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below



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The first set of Google Glass Explorer Editions have arrived around the country and its time they get unboxed  for the world to see. We recently got to see the specs the device has to offer and now we get to see the retail packaging and the device itself.

Check out the unboxing video and hands on with Google Glass which follows:

Google has finally published the full technical specifications of Glass, along with the Mirror API for apps and the MyGlass for Android companion app. Google Glass is expected to feature a 640 by 360 pixel display which is the equivalent to that of a 25-inch high definition screen from around eight feet away. It will have a 5 megapixel camera which is capable of 720p HD video capture, 16GB of internal storage which can be synced with Google Drive cloud service, however only 12GB will be available to the user for actual use.

The Google Glass battery is expected to last the user “one full day of typical use” but doing things such as recording videos and Google Hangouts will drain it faster. You can connect Glass through its 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi connection or by tethering it to your device's data connection. Glass will be compatible to work with any Bluetooth capable phone.

The technical specs of Google Glass follow:



Earlier today Google has also sent out emails to the lucky members of the Google Glass Explorer program to inform them that the production of the first batch of Glass units are complete and that they will be shipping it out in the next few weeks.


Are you one of the first users to use Glass? Share your thoughts below.

MyGlass for Android is a companion app for Google Glass which allows you to manage and configure your Glass directly from your Android phone. It may not be of any use if you don't own Google Glass though.

You can download the app directly on your Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich device through the Google Play Store or by using the link which follows:



MyGlass has currently not been released for iOS, but its likely that we will see a version on Apple's platform before the end of this year.

Google is offering individuals an opportunity to get their hands on a pre-production edition of Google Glass. Last year Google gave developers who attended the Google I/O the opportunity to get Google Glass, but now they are extending the offer to just about any creative individual to explain why you would be an ideal candidate to try out their innovative new device.

All you have to do is to head over to the official Google Glass Twitter or Google+ page and explain why you should own Google Glass in 50 words or less. You can also include a short video (15 seconds) or up to 5 pictures which will give Google a chance to check out your creativity. Keep in mind that the opportunity is only opened to those over 18 and based in the United States.


The deadline for the applications are set for February 27th. If you are selected you will be given the title of Glass Explorer and be instructed to pre-order the prototype for $1500 and pick it up at a special event at New York, San Francisco or Los Angeles. The steep price tag and requirements don’t make it easy to get one of these devices even if you are selected, so its clear the company wants only committed (and rich) individuals to apply for this offer.


It seems like Google is expecting a heavy turn out from potential testers, in fact they have released a new video demonstrating some of the great features of using Google Glass.


What do you think? Would you be trying out for a Google Glass prototype? If so head over to the source link and don’t forget to use the  #ifihadglass hashtag in your entry.


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In Early April Google revealed a secret project they had been working on titled Project Glass, and we eagerly anticipated getting a closer look at the device.

Google knew they had to make it big at this year’s I/O and they delivered. Following a jaw dropping live demo which involved Skydiving, professional biking and wall crawling Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin introduced the Google Glass Explore Edition. The prototype hardware would be available to only U.S. I/O attendees for pre-order and will cost $1,500. The device is said to ship to interested users in early 2013.

Google strongly felt that the best way to take their Glasses Project forward would be to get it in the hands of the developers attending the I/O.

Check out the Project Glass Live video demo and let us know what you think