google glasses

Glasses long touted by the group as the future of mobile technology have made their first major appearance on a small scale.

The co-founder of Google Glass, Sergey Brin, 39, describes the technical characteristics of the device as the first of a new generation of smart clothing. Project developers and beta tester will receive by the end of the first prototypes nicknamed "Glass Explorers" against the modest sum of $ 1500 (975 €). The first models have already been distributed and the initial feedback seems very positive.

Google Glass is voice control and display digital information on a small screen in front of the wearer's right eye. According to latest information, the screen is equivalent to viewing a 25-inch located eight meters. A five-megapixel camera of the device can record video in 720p resolution, while its "bone conduction earpiece" works by sensing vibrations on the cheeks of the user from the sounds in the inner ear, which means it is not necessary to wear headphones. Regarding the battery, Google says that it can last a full day under typical use.