Welcome to the future! It won't be long before you find people around you sporting these 'Start Trek' type snazzy spectacles. But, what's so special about these?Google X Labs, according to wikipedia, is a secret facility run by Google, that reportedly works on projects pertaining to future technologies.
And, what is the future like? Well, this week saw the announcement of Google's Project Glass, as Google's calls it, is the company's prototype of a hands-free system that can pull up maps, directions, events notifications, and the locations of nearby friends right in a wearer's line of sight.
We already know that the mobile is fast taking center-stage in our lives. (See 'Is This How You'll Live - The Future of Life With Mobiles'). To get a glimpse into what these new generation of glasses - Google Goggles - (referred to as 'Augmented Reality Glasses', by some) check out this video by Google:
Cool? Probably. And, if you're wondering what possible use this could be, check out an interesting discussion here which lists Tourism, Real-estate and education, amongst many views on it. As for Google, they probably may just be happy to send out some ads and promos while you stroll down the street, looking for something. Rather, anything?!
