Google Glass

The advances in information processing in recent years have given rise to a major societal change. People are stepping away from the traditional desktop computer for their internet access and trending towards use of more portable with devices such as tablets and smartphones. Ubiquitous computing is now being integrated seamlessly into everyday life and is now more available and used by people from all walks of life. The multi-national corporation Google, which provides internet related services, has become one of the leaders in bringing new edgy technology into the homes and pockets of citizens around the world. Google’s latest ambitious project is “Google Glass”, a tech product that may revolutionize the way society accesses the internet and interacts.

Google Glass is a wearable Android based computer with a head mounted display that will allow users access to hands-free internet and other computer features. The head mount is not bulky or clumsy; instead it is in the form of a sleek pair of designer glasses. Google Glass is being developed by the Google X Lab, a top secret facility located somewhere in California that exclusively works on technology for the future such as driverless cars and space elevators. Many people in today’s society are obsessed with sharing their lives and keeping in touch with their friends and acquaintances, Google Glass is going to make these things much easier to do. The product has the ability to shoot pictures and videos with a simple voice command as well as upload them to the web. Instagram users rejoice! Google Glass will be able to utilize weather applications and navigation tools such as Google Maps but be able to present them in a heads up display format that seamlessly integrates reality and the digital world. Imagine being able to send a Tweet or instant message through a simple voice command without the use of your hands or smartphone; convenience is the name of the game when it comes to Google Glass. Users will also be able to browse the web, instant message their friends, and even translate languages.

Google Glass is everything the modern person wants in a small convenient package. Ease of use has always been attractive in products and Google Glass will not only be easy to use, but it will make our tech integrated lives easier as well. Information will be able to be shared at a rate that has never been seen before. Human connection is possibly one of the most treasured things to people and with Google Glass and other technologies connections will only be made stronger and people will be able to reach out to each other in ways that have not been possible until now. Every day the tech world grows bigger and bigger and so does its usage by the human population. Google Glass takes advantage of the changing times and offers people a product that will effortlessly weave into their everyday lives.