Google Glass is an augmented reality headset that displays information in a 25-inch screen viewable through a pair of glasses. It has a 5MP camera, 720p video recording, Bluetooth, WiFi, and enough battery life for a day of typical use. While Glass allows easy access to information and multi-tasking, some argue it could reduce privacy and attention spans as well as weaken long-term memory over time as users increasingly outsource cognition to machines.

1. Google Glass

2. Augmented vs. Virtual

3. Its Purpose
“To be there when you need it and get out of your way
when you don’t.” - Google

4. Its Design

5. Technical Specifications
Fit
Adjustable nosepads and durable frame fits
any face.
Extra nosepads in two sizes.
Display
High resolution display is the equivalent of a
25 inch high definition screen from eight feet
away.
Camera
Photos - 5 MP
Videos - 720p
Audio
Bone Conduction Transducer

6. Technical Specifications (cont.)
Connectivity
Wifi - 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
Storage
12 GB of usable memory, synced with
Google cloud storage. 16 GB Flash total.
Battery
One day of typical use. Some features, like
video calls and video recording, are more
battery intensive.
Charger
Included Micro USB cable and charger.
Compatibility
Any Bluetooth-capable phone.
The MyGlass companion app
requires Android 4.0.3 (Ice
Cream Sandwich) or higher.
MyGlass enables GPS and SMS
messaging.

7. Impact on Society
Positive Side.
Negative Side.

8. Positive Side
Wearers of Google Glasses will be able to gather
information when and wherever it is needed.
Easy to record videos and take pictures.
Multi-tasking
Helps law enforcement.

9. Negative Side
Loss of privacy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UjcqCx1Bvg#t=146
Decreasing attention span and a reduced ability to
concentrate

10. Negative Side
Loss of long-term memory.
Leonardo Giusti, a post-doctoral researcher at the MIT
Mobile Experience Lab, says that Glass over time will also
undermine our long-term memory. "Potentially, it could
progressively weaken our ability to remember."

11. Augmented Reality
Augmented Reality is considered to be an extension
of Virtual Reality.
Virtual Reality is a virtual space where the user
engages oneself to pass the boundaries of physical
reality.

12. Augmented Reality
Augmented reality is a way to
use technology to redefine
space and places a virtual layer
on top of the world with
geographic specifications
establishing a right fit.

13. Augmented Reality
The technology of augmented reality is a live physical
view of a real world setting whose elements is
augmented by sensory generated computers.

14. Augmented Reality On Phones
Using portable
devices such as
mobile phones and
tablets with cameras
is an example where
augmented reality
can be applied upon.

15. Augmented Reality
Google Glasses is new project that displays a great
example of augmented reality.

16. Videos
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