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Google Glass takes on Microsoft HoloLens with new augmented reality eyewear for businesses

Google is challenging Microsoft’s HoloLens with a new version of its Glass augmented reality eyewear targeted at businesses, continuing a… Read More

Magic Leap Robert Scoble

Get real: Robert Scoble’s Google Glass shower photo reimagined in Magic Leap patent filing

Wash the soap out of your eyes. That really (probably) is Robert Scoble’s Google Glass shower photo rendered as a… Read More

Why Microsoft, not Google, is positioned to win the market for ‘smart glasses’

While the initial rollout of Google Glass may have been a disaster, with much of the focus centering on Glassholes… Read More

Google scoops up former Amazon Lab126 employees for reboot of Google Glass

Amazon’s Fire Phone may have been a total flop, but Google seems to think the engineers may have been on… Read More

It’s not dead yet! Italian eyewear giant Luxottica working on next version of Google Glass

Those people who thought that Google Glass had finally shuffled off this mortal coil have another think coming. Luxottica CEO… Read More

Google shakes up Glass project ahead of new hardware launch

Google will be ending sales of its current Glass hardware next week as part of a reorganization of the team… Read More

Apple looks to hire fashionistas for upcoming watch launch

Your basic, run-of-the-mill Apple Genius will just not do for this. Apple is hiring a more fashion-forward staff to work… Read More

New, Intel-powered version of Google Glass reportedly coming next year

Google Glass is still alive and kicking, with the Mountain View-based tech giant expected to deliver a new version of… Read More

Movie theaters institute ‘zero tolerance’ policy for Google Glass

Wearing Google Glass to the movie theater? Be sure to bring an extra pair of frames if you need glasses… Read More

Here’s what to expect from Google’s I/O keynote

Google’s big I/O developer conference is coming to Moscone West in San Francisco starting today, and the keynote is sure… Read More

Hello, Google Glass: Microsoft tries to patent touch input for eyeglass frames

Microsoft has filed for a patent on methods of using touch input to interact with smart glasses — including techniques very similar… Read More

Google selling Glass to everyone

Google has quietly started selling its Glass headwear to anyone who wants it, assuming they’re willing to shell out $1,500… Read More

Google sells out of its one-day supply of Glass

Google says it ran out of slots for people interested in purchasing Google Glass during a one-day promotion Tuesday when the… Read More

Bill Gates vs. Google Glass: Pending patent would thwart video snooping

Google is offering its Google Glass for sale to the public for the first time today, in a limited-time promotion.… Read More

Google Glass has to get real before it gets sold

When I saw that Google would hold the Seattle stop of its Google Glass open house tour at Sodo Park… Read More

Calling all Seattle geeks: Here’s your chance to try Google Glass

You’ve certainly heard of Google Glass, watched videos of people wearing the specs and read articles about the yet-to-be released… Read More

Google to Glassholes: Stop making us look bad

It seems like Google is finally coming to the realization that the worst enemy of Google Glass may not be… Read More

Recording the media: Seahawks receiver shows up to press conference wearing Google Glass, GoPro

Playing in the Super Bowl is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for NFL players. It’s why you often see them holding video… Read More

Drive on, Glassholes: California judge dismisses ticket for wearing Google Glass

Good news, Glass wearers: It may be okay to wear Glass while behind the wheel, so long as it isn’t… Read More

Beyond Google Glass: Innovega shows new augmented reality prototype

LAS VEGAS — Innovega, a Seattle-area company that has been getting lots of attention for its augmented-reality glasses technology, is showing… Read More

Get out, Glasshole: Seattle geek kicked out of restaurant for wearing Google Glass

Seattle restaurant owner Dave Meinert made headlines and sparked a heated debate earlier this year when he banned Google Glass… Read More

Driving with Google Glass? The police might give you a ticket

If you’re one of the anointed few who has been given the opportunity to try Google Glass, you might want… Read More

Q&A: Robert Scoble on ‘Age of Context,’ Google, Microsoft and the ‘freaky factor’

Writer, interviewer and tech evangelist Robert Scoble was back in Seattle this week, with his ever-present Google Glass, to promote the… Read More

The Age of Context

Review: In ‘Age of Context,’ Scoble and Israel focus on the possibilities of technology

When asked what the future of personal technology might look like, I usually refer the questioner to Rainbows End. This… Read More

Now you can own those body-worn cameras worn by police

For the past six years, Seattle-based Vievu has helped more than 3,000 police agencies around the world with body-worn cameras that… Read More

Google Glass while driving: INRIX app shows potential

Is Google Glass safe to use while driving? That question is generating lots of discussion in the tech industry following… Read More

Running with Google Glass: This app lets you race against a ghost version of yourself

It’s often nice to have an exercise buddy join you on a jog for added motivation. For the times you’re… Read More

How Google Glass could amplify your experience at a sporting event

Imagine this: You’re sitting in the stands at an NBA game, and LeBron James just threw down another huge slam… Read More

Google Glass update: Web browsing, voice commands added

If you see a Google Glass owner waving their head around like they’re at a rock concert, they may be… Read More

First porn app for Google Glass relaunches, stripped of explicit content

“Tits & Glass” is back … kind of. Earlier this month, Seattle-based adult app marketplace Mikandi got lots of attention for releasing the… Read More

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