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Google’s First Designer Glass By Diane Von Furstenberg

June 20, 2014

Diane Von Furstenberg Google Glass

When you hear the name of iconic designer Diane Von Furstenberg chances are the first thing that comes to mind are wrap dresses, not technology.  Well, she is working to change that.  During Spring Fashion Week last year in New York, Ms. Furstenberg had her models walk with the devices, participated in a Glass filmed video offering a first hand glimpse of NYFW (see after break), and provided narration for it.  Now her relationship with Google is about to translate to a wearable item.

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Google Glass Available To Order Again

May 19, 2014

Google Glass Available To OrderFollowing the “one day only” offering of Google Glass a little over a month ago, Google has made the $1500 eyewear available to order again.  This time though there is no 24hr deadline.  Google states that Glass is still very much in beta, but that they want to open the experience up to a larger group of people.  Perhaps the company is trying to gauge what the total interest in the device when not limited to one day of sales.  Another scenario is that Google is trying to clear inventory to introduce a more design-complete model.  The controversial device returns on sale as analysts have begun to release cost-to-build numbers.  

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New Smart Glasses Monitor Your Fatigue

May 13, 2014

Jins Meme Smart Glasses

Decided that Google Glass was just a bit too over the top for you but you want some technology in your glasses, Japanese company Jins might have the solution. These Meme smart glasses are designed to monitor your fatigue and then alert you when you should take a break.  Using a combination of eye and motion sensors, the glasses can tell when your eyelids are getting heavy.  The glasses then communicate via bluetooth to an app on your phone, which notifies you that you are close to nodding off.  Additionally the glasses have some basic activity tracking functionality including a step counter and calorie tracker.  The company plans to open the device up for 3rd party apps.

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