We started with the wheels and continued with the never
ending journey of inventions. Technological leaps have altered the ways of
lives in the past and will be altering the ways in future for mankind. One such
leap, I believe, is Google Glass. A device that gives access to the whole world
has now climbed from the palm of our hand to the scope of our eyes. The
Heads-up Display (HUD) of Google Glass unfolds a great many possibilities to
ease up the use of multitasking devices that connects to the world through
World Wide Web.
Features:
One of the biggest questions that the glass raises is
whether it’s going to take away the little time we are left with to interact
with the physical world, given a constant presence of virtual screen right in
front of our eyes with Google Glass on. I must say that is a question of big
debate. Having said that, I must also emphasize the fact that, Google Glass is
seemingly meant to aid human beings with technology. Google Glass developer
principle says, “Glass is designed to be there when you need it and out of the
way when you don't”. The Glass, as they say, allows you to see the natural
world by placing everything above the natural sightline of eyes and only engages
in the natural sight zone when you want them to.
Following are some of the cool features that Google Glass
has to offer:
1. The Glass
also offers the convenience to interact with people and your loved ones while
you are in the middle of some work. Just reply to a message from your loved one
verbally. Once you have stopped talking the message will be sent automatically.
This is how you will be multitasking with utter ease and without getting much
distracted from the work at your hand.
2. The glass
can be invoked by voice command “Ok Glass” or by tapping the touchpad. The home
screen shows time. The Graphical Interface is represented in rows of cards to
the left and right side of the home screen. Everything of past (photos, videos
etc.) is on the right side of the Glass' home screen and everything that is
important in near future (like weather forecast, flight schedule, reminder etc)
is to the left of the home screen. All you need to do is tap and swipe over the
touch pad to control it and scroll through the timeline of events.
3. The glass
leaves you completely hands free while doing the stuffs. You don’t need anyone
to point the camera while you are holding your kids with both hands. The Glass
can take a picture while your hands are busy holding your loved ones. All you
need to do is voice a command to the glass – “take a picture”.
5. You can
send images to your friend and also share what you see live. Well, you can make
your grandma proud by sharing the visual from mountain top where she might not
be able to go. Isn’t it cool?
6. With
integrated Google Map, you can use the GPS navigation to help Glass direct you
the path. The glass identifies the roads and street and thereby directs the
path right in front of your eyes.
7. Ask Glass
a question and you will get the answer before you know.
8. The Glass
can also help you in translating your voice to almost all important
languages around the world.
9. Another
feature that characterizes the revolutionary device is its ability to
anticipate the information one needs and provide that relevant information at
right place and right time. Google has been working on developing software that
can collect the necessary data to understand your needs and requirements and
thereby assist you with the right information at right place and right time.
Think of a scenario where you are rushing for the flight. Google Glass, having
the information about your flight, can prompt you the necessary details of the
flight right in front of your eyes without you even asking for them. It
definitely will save your time because every second is important when you rush
in the final hours.
With so much to offer, Google Glass seems to have the
potential to change the way people will interact in near future. The glass is a
technology with style and convenience and surely offers ample of promises
beyond our expectations.
