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Toshiba launches application processor for wearable devices

Toshiba Corp. has introduced its first application processor designed for wearable computing devices. The system-on-chip will be available later this year. The new ApP Lite TZ1001MBG chip will power such devices as activity monitors, smart watches, bracelet- and glasses. Toshiba ApP Lite TZ1001MBG integrates ARM Cortex-M4F processor (with 48MHz clock-rate) …

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Google Glass wearer made to leave a Seattle restaurant

Nick Starr, a network engineer from Seattle, was made to leave his local diner because he was wearing Google Glass. However, according to him, he had eaten at the diner several times before while wearing his Google made spectacles. Starr shared the events of the night through Facebook: “We begin …

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Foxconn sells head mounted display tech to Google

Electronics maker – and perpetrator of illegal labour practices – Foxconn, has announced that it has sold patents and technologies to Google that are linked with the creation of a head mounted display. The display technology is said to be related to the superimposing of computer generated effects and virtual images …

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Google Glass testers get Google Now cards, voice commands

Google Glass is still with the early testers and while videos and information showing the device in action have popped up online, the mass public still haven't been able to get their hands on it. Google have recently applied some updates to the device. Google Now features in the update. …

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Is Google Glass too dorky to succeed?

Google Glass has been getting a lot of heat lately. Whether it's discussions on its abilities, or even just that people have already found a way to gain root on it, Glass is making headlines. But not everyone thinks this is the smartphone trend of the future, but more the …

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New Google Glass video showcases capabilities

Google has released a new video showcasing the capabilities of its Glass headset/eyewear. In it we see voice recognition, translation information, video recording, web search abilities and a slew of vocal commands that allow for impressive hands free interaction. A lot of the video revolves around people saying, “Ok Glass…” followed by …

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