“Project Glass” Concept & Key Features
The key-concept of “Project Glass” appears to be simplicity, with the UI being as minimalistic and clean as possible. The voice-controlled system integrates many well know Google products as well as typical Android features such as:
Photo- & video-camera Google Hangout based video-chat Google Maps integrated directions Voice-to-text messaging Google Now
The shades are removable, which implies the possible use of prescription-glasses (something I really hope for!). The futuristic glasses come in five different colors, namely charcoal, tangerine, shale, cotton and sky (black, red, grey, white or blue in non-marketing terms).
How To Get Google Glass
Becoming an early-adopter requires not only having the necessary budget of $1.500 (+ VAT), but also being chosen by Google after applying. Your application can be done via Google+ or Twitter and requires the following things:
Maximum of 50 words Must include #ifihadglass Must be at least 18 and U.S. resident Must be able to pick-up the glasses in person in either New York, San Francisco or Los Angeles (an implication of the recent Google stores rumor?) Follow / Subscribe Project Glass on Google+ or Twitter Optional: Include up to 5 photos and/ or a maximal 15 secs short video
Since the deadline is already next Wednesday (February 27th), you only have one week to apply to become a “Glass Explorer“. Google states the following on their website, so make sure that your application stands out! Are you going to apply for “Project Glass”? Do you think that over $1.500 are a fair price? Share your thoughts in the comments!
