Google GLASS may be going through changes as a project, but some folks are still developing apps for it. The Tesco Groceries glassware lets you browse, view nutritional information, and add items to your shopping basket hands-free. The app simply helps you shop more conveniently using your GLASS. The developers are planning to continue improving the app, but considering the state of GLASS at this time, nothing is for certain.

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There have been some talk about the death of Google Glass in the media. But Google is not done with the device. In fact, it intends to improve the device with the help of Intel. Intel will be providing the electronic brains for a new version of Google GLASS next year. The Intel chip will replace the current Texas Instruments processor.

Intel plans to promote Glass to hospital networks and manufacturers. When will the consumer version of GLASS be available to everyone? That remains to be seen.

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Meet the Lymbit: an app-enabled system that helps you locate your lost items. The device is compact and has an accelerometer to let you know when your things are moved. The system is compatible with iOS and Android devices. You can also use your Google Glass or smartwatch to find your things. The companion app shows the last known location of your things on a map.

You get movement and distance notifications with the Lymbit system. Want to perform a device proximity search? No problem. The battery power is good for over 400 days. The Lymbit is on Indiegogo right now.

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Plenty of folks were excited about Google GLASS development just a year ago. It seems some of those folks are not enthusiastic about it anymore. It could be mainly due to the fact that Google has still not released a consumer version of the device, even though more people have bought the “beta” version. As Reuters has reported, many developers and early Glass users are losing interest in the device.

Of 16 Glass app makers contacted by Reuters, 9 said they had stopped work on their projects. A few are focusing on projects for businesses. It will be interesting to see where Google goes from here. But the more we don’t hear about Google’s future plans for GLASS, the less interest people will have in the device. In the meantime, more smart glasses are on their way, so the market could heat up depending on what Google does in the upcoming months.

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We are going to see many smart glasses in the future. Google GLASS is already a pretty exciting device. But more players will be involved in this market. Toshiba’s already working on a GLASS-like device of its own. According to CNET, the prototype offers a sharper image than Google GLASS. Such a device can be used by bicycle riders, presenters, and other pros.

Toshiba Glass has reflectors integrated within the lens of the right eyepiece. It makes you feel like you are wearing a regular piece of glasses. Toshiba has a long way to go to make this device ready for public. We would love for these smart glasses to get more compact. It will be interesting to see how much this device will cost.

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Google GLASS may be finally coming to Canada. The device has been available to explorers for a while, but you can’t buy it in every country. According to California Glass owner Brian Buquoi, GLASS is now shipping with a card that explains the device has been approved for use Industry Canada. While there has not been an official announcement, the writing is on the wall. Don’t expect to get a discount on the device though.

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Meet Shore for Google GLASS: an app that offers facial analysis on Google GLASS. Shore processes high resolution video in real-time on the GLASS CPU. It can detect emotions and gender. It also offers age estimation. It can handle multiple faces. Detection is anonymous and none of the images leave the device.

The technology can be used for valence recognition, head pose estimation, eye blink detection, detecting facial profiles, and more. Pretty interesting if you ask us. The app is based on SHORE, Fraunhofer’s proprietary software library for facial detection.

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Google GLASS is one of the most exciting wearable devices around even though it is not cheap. With apps like Star Chart, you can have even more fun with your device. This astronomy app is designed to let you explore the objects in the sky via an augmented reality interface. The app covers all the visible stars of the northern and southern hemispheres, all the planets, and 88 constellations.. It provides you with audio descriptions of all the planets and many bright stars. There is a lot to like here. Just bring your GLASS, and you are ready the explore the night’s sky like never before.

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Finding a charging station does not have to be difficult for electric car owners. There are already plenty of mobile apps that can help you in that regard. SemaConnect For GLASS lets you use your smart wearable to locate nearby stations and find your way to them. The app takes advantage of SemaConnect’s database of thousands of charging stations to save drivers time. Drivers can also use a GLASS command to start charging. Keep in mind that not all charge stations are covered. But the idea seems interesting.

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Here are just a few things you should keep in mind before selling your GLASS:

Once your device sells you will be expected to ship to the buyer within two (2) business days of receiving payment. Seller pays standard / domestic shipping fees.
Once your device sells you will need to ensure it is un-registered from your carrier’s account (if applicable).
If you have your device is listed on other services (e.g. eBay, Craigslist), it is your responsibility to remove the listing from Swappa immediately if your device sells elsewhere.

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Everyone knows that a wearable device like GLASS can change many industries. We have already seen many doctors use GLASS to better serve their patients.  Klasien van de Zandschulp and Sander Veenhof are working on a cool solution that would make GLASS farmer-friendly. Dairy farmers can use GLASS to receive updates about the status of their cows. The device can recognize each cow using their QR codes or voice recognition when the farmer speaks the cow’s unique number. Here is how it works:

Every cow that passes by during milking is recognised by Google Glass, either by QR codes on their collars, or via voice recognition when the farmer speaks the cow’s unique number: “Ok glass, check cow status, 256”. .. Information about a specific cow is then projected onto the glass, for example the amount of milk the cow produced that day, the fertility status or the amount of food the cow has eaten. The cows are wearing sensors, which provide the farmer with real-time updates about when a cow is suspiciously overactive, has a change of body temperature or a break in her eating pattern.

This is just a start. Vets can also use Google GLASS to better take care of animals they are dealing with. In fact, I am surprised that we have not seen more solutions like this. We can’t wait to see what else these guys will come up with.

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