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Google nearing completion of new augmented reality eyeglasses

02/08/2012 Stephen Vagus

As augmented reality grows in popularity, more technology companies are looking into its uses. Google is the latest company to consider adopting augmented reality in a new project that is reminiscent to their popular Google Goggles program. The Google Goggles application is an augmented reality browser that allows users to find virtual information about their environment using the camera of their smart phone. Google may be looking to take this a step further by removing smart phones from the equation entirely. Last year, Google hinted that they were working on…

Google may be working on a new augmented reality product called “Goggles”

12/27/201112/27/2011 Jesse Collins

Google has been working on developing new augmented reality eyeglasses that could change the way people see the world. Little is known about the technology company’s efforts, but 9to5Google, a company specializing in all things Google, claims that the new development will be markedly different from augmented reality headsets of the past. According to the company, Google’s new glasses will be lightweight and product that has a plethora of built-in features. Dubbed Google Goggles, the eyeglasses are expected to make use of augmented reality technology. Wearers will be able to…

Sensics developing new augmented reality headset to be shown off at technology conference in Las Vegas next year

12/26/2011 Sam Lambert

Rumors abound suggesting that technology giant Google may be working on developing augmented reality peripherals. The company has not unveiled any plans to develop such devices at this time, but Sensics, makers of high-tech head-mounted displays, is looking to beat Google at their own game. Sensics has announced that it is currently developing a new augmented reality headset that will make use of Google’s Android platform. The project is called SmartGoggles and the company claims that it will change the way people interact with their environment. The headset is designed…

Looking through Goggles at Google!

01/12/2011 Andrew Hobbs

Google unveiled an updated application for Android and Apple smartphones today. Dubbed “Goggles” the application is a visual scanner and offers faster bar code and QR code scanning. The update comes with enhanced recognition for printed QR codes, with the user simply having to take a picture of the ad. Goggles will also return results on the product as well as information on the brand and company, reviews, and even if there is a better deal to be found. Using Google’s search along with the scan will provide an unending…