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Google Glass returns with an eye on the workplace environment

07/20/201707/19/2017 Jennifer Goula

After disappearing from the public eye for 2 years, the augmented reality glasses are back again. Two years ago, Google Glass essentially disappeared and many people guessed that the augmented reality glasses were done. Despite the fact that Google insisted that they weren’t finished with the internet connected eyewear, doubters were in the majority. The new version of the AR glasses is designed for the workplace to assist people to better do their jobs. There are already over 50 companies using the Google Glass Enterprise Edition as a part of…

Augmented reality glasses race heats up between Facebook and Apple

03/30/201703/29/2017 Jorge Gonzalez

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The two companies look like they’re going head to head in this tech development battle. Recent reports show that both Facebook and Apple are working on their own versions of augmented reality glasses. There have been forecasts suggesting that these devices may become popular enough to take the place currently held by smartphones. Over a year ago, Apple assembled a team to look into the feasibility of AR glasses for mainstream use. Now, it appears as though Apple is pouring an increasing amount of its resources into augmented reality glasses…

Augmented reality glasses shown at CES 2016 prove hugely immersive

01/12/201601/10/2016 Jennifer Goula

The Lumus DK-50 demo at the Consumer Electronics Show had a wider field of view than rivals. Virtual and augmented reality played a tremendous role at CES 2016 and among them, there was a product called the Lumus DK-50 that proved to have an experience that was even more immersive than the much better known HoloLens from Microsoft. The HoloLens has been making headlines by being tested by astronauts at the International Space Station. However, despite the fact that Microsoft’s augmented reality glasses have been grabbing more media attention, the…

Secrets could soon be encrypted through augmented reality glasses

08/31/201508/30/2015 Jennifer Goula

Google glass and other smartglasses may soon be a method of protecting communications. Until now, when augmented reality glasses were placed in the spotlight, it was usually because people were complaining about the security problems that they feel with regards to these devices, but that may be about to change. A group of researchers now believe that smartglasses could make communications encryption even easier. The security issues that have been brought up when it comes to augmented reality glasses is primarily in one area. It is that people around the…

Google Glass wearers could soon be dancing

04/02/201504/01/2015 Julie Campbell

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Recent media reports have said that these augmented reality glasses will soon come with tech to teach dance moves. It may be true that Google Glass was shut down and tossed onto the back burner, not too long ago, but recent reports are suggesting that this wearable technology is far from finished, as it may soon have a new feature available that will teach its users to dance in real time. The AR glasses will soon be bringing a concept similar to “Dance Dance Revolution” to its offerings. The report…