The Birth of Google Glass

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The birth of Google glass introduces a new innovation to how we live and see things in a new perspective. With the invention of Google glass, our world will change in ways we could not imagine. Google glass opens up new doors to where we can actually wear technology like an accessory. According to an article in the New York Times, “For Google, the glasses are a major step toward its dream of what is known as ubiquitous computing — the idea that computers and the Internet will be accessible anywhere and we can ask them to do things without lifting a finger.” (Miller) Basically, the goal of Google glass is to be able to use technology without it disrupting or interfering with our everyday lives. Although Google has good intentions, there have already been strong opinions to whether it would change our world for the good or the worse.

What is Google glass? Google glass is a pair of see-through glasses light enough for a person to wear. Along these pair of glasses, a person can take pictures or record videos with easy accessibility to share among the world what that person is seeing at first hand. In addition, these pair of glasses can show a person a map and help a person navigate towards his or her destination. More impressively, Google glass can provide a person the ability to make a phone call and send messages to others. Who knew a pair of glasses could do that? To surprise others more, Google glass can give a person the option to search through the lens for information. (Google glass).Google glass is essentially a little compact computer and a smartphone that you can wear. All you have to do is say, “okay Google.” to get Google glass started. (Okay Google)

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