To me, the wildest thing about Google Glass is that you can take a picture with a wink’s eye. Now, you’ll be able to listen to music with these devices.
Google is set to show off musical features like song searching, playlist scanning, and high fidelity music. The Glass can do this with voice commands and a small computer. Glass will have ‘listen to’ among the commands. The wearer can name a song, artist, or genre and it will come up through the Google media and apps hub. You can link your play account to song recommendations due to your listening history; kinda like you can get You Tube recommendations on your account due to your viewing history.
Well, for $1,5000 Google Glass had better me offering something good! Not only that, this music app is far less evasive! I’m still very weary of any device where you can take pictures with the wink of an eye. You can get headphones just for this device…for $85. You know they got celebrities involved in this app, like Young Guru and Jay-Z. I’m sure that will get younger people tempted to buy, well, more than they already are. Now if I’m paying $1,500 for Google Glass, one would think they would include these headphones for this music app. But that’s just me. They truly believe this will enhance, if not revolutionize, the way we listen to music. Will it?
Google Glass seems to be picking up steam and popularity. Keep in mind this device is so exclusive it’s sold for $1,500 a piece, you have to be on a pr-approved list and you have to pick them up at an office…either in New York City or Los Angeles, CA. That’s changing slightly.
Now don’t all rush to the mall with you checkbook or charge card in hopes to put the Google Glass under the Christmas tree. It’s not that lax. However, Explorers will be allowed to invite friends to try the exclusive device. They can bring three per Explorer. They’re also giving Explorers walk through classes to show them how this device works. This course will take 45 minutes. For those who purchased Google Glass, they’ll get a phone call to schedule that class. Google Glass has also done road tours recently, and may be still doing so.
Well, I’m glad they’re opening up the gates a little bit. I’m guessing it’s getting close to the Google Glass release to the public. They say the release it’s going to happen sometime in 2014. So after being so exclusive for so long, maybe this is Google’s way of saying, ‘We better hurry up and get the word out now or we’ll lose our investment.’ If they don’t want to lose their investment, try bringing these prices down! What’s the reason Google wants to show off Google Glass more often?
For the longest time, we’ve been told to turn off our electronic devices during takeoff and landing during flights. Two major airlines are changing that.
Effective November 1, 2013, Jet Blue and Delta Airlines will allow their passengers to use devices anytime during flight. They’re not the only ones. Pretty soon, the FAA will lead the way to allow all airlines to allow devices anytime during flight. On one flight, Jet Blue touted they were the first airline to let this happen. But let’s not go totally crazy. Laptops must be stowed away during the whole flight. Other devices must be in airplane mode during the flight.
But why did Jet Blue and Delta become the first airlines to do this? Was this an attempt to boost their gates? Will it work? In some cases, I think it will. I don’t know when other flights will jump on board, but the longer they drag their feet, the better it will be with Jet Blue and Delta. When I fly, I’m cool with not using my phone or iPod touch during takeoff and landing. But I understand not everyone is. And in this busy 21st century ‘I wanted it done yesterday’ world, some people might need to have their devices on at all times during flight. Or what about if a baby is whooping and hollering during these times? That’s a good time to blast on the music. So I say kudos to Jet Blue, Delta and the FAA for these changes. How do you feel about this new ruling?
Apple launched it’s latest gadget today. It’s called the iPad Air. It’s the first iPad device that’s been released since early this year.
The iPad Air is being released in the US and 41 other countries starting this day, November 1, 2013. It weighs one pound. It’s 9.7 inches and thinner than the 4th generation iPad. It features the A7 processing chip and the M7 coprocessor. It has 1 GB of memory, can hold 16-128 GB of storage and 32.4Wh of battery. Keep in mind the previous iPad had most of these things (the 4th generation had 42.5Wh of battery).? Ipad Air only comes in silver and gray. It has two speakers that are said to be of good quality. This is the first iPad to have two microphones. Though the iPad Air may be colorless, there are Smart covers you can get in a range of colors. These will run you at least $39. The iPad air itself will cost $499.
Is this worth buying? I’m reading some mixed reviews on that one. But you know there are long lines over this device. There doesn’t seem to be much difference between this and previous iPads, which is a little disappointing. Also disappointing is the fact it only comes in two colors. We shouldn’t have to spend yet another 40 dollars or so to brighten an already expensive devise. But on the plus side, I wonder what it’s going to be like to have an iPad with two microphones. The size of this thing is a great selling point. The thinness is a beautiful thing. So I ask you: is the iPad Air worth buying?
By now, you’ve probably seen the commercials. There’s one where watches from pop culture’s past are relived and then it fast forwards to a smart watch. Now it seems like Google is getting in the act.
Rumors circle everywhere about Google finishing up a smart watch project. This potential watch would be patterned after Google Now; it’s technology would be used to build this smart watch. Some say this watch would be launched as early as October 31. Yes, Google products are being released that day, but I’m not buying this October 31 rumor for a watch. This smart watch would be called Gem. The Gem watch could include calendar alarms, emails, SMS and other features. Gem could also include Bluetooth 4.0 and a lengthy battery life.
Keep in mind Android Kit Kat 4.4 is expected to be released October 31. So it would make some sense to at least announce Google Gem. But don’t release it on this day; let it get some more advertising. Plus, shouldn’t they be focused on Google Glass? That release is right around the corner. Okay, yes, other smart watches are getting a lot of press right now. I understand the spirit of competition, believe me.? But wouldn’t it be better to focus on something that has a lot more concrete press than to focus on something based mostly on rumor? And from the Google Gem pictures I’ve seen already, it doesn’t look very appealing. Isn’t it too early for Google to be focused on the Gem?
Just a few hours ago, Facebook got Onavo. Onavo is a mobile app analysis company. Basically, they give advice on apps and data. They’re base on Tel Aviv, Israel.
They’re conflicting reports on how much this buyout?cost?Facebook; it’s in the range of $100-$200 million. Onavo specifically?deals?with?mobile apps and battery life. Facebook is?stepping up it’s mobile game, since more and more people?are using?Facebook on their mobile devices. With?Onavo’s services, this?seems like a great fit. Facebook?Founder/CEO?Mark Zuckerberg is on a campaign?to give?everyone in the world the right to online access. This is a cause Onavo founders Guy Rosen and Roi Tiger share.?Onavo will probably school Facebook on how to attract mobile developers. I can see them teaching Facebook about maximizing their mobile potential, from consumer use to getting companies to put mobile apps through Facebook.
Ironically, Facebook tried to buy Waze, but Google ended up getting it. Waze would’ve been a great prize, but I think Onavo makes a great parting gift. Onavo could use the venture capital and push and Facebook can use the knowledge about mobile apps. My only concern is this might be too expensive. Plus, Onavo only has 30 employees. So economically, this may not be a good idea. As far as technology goes, this is a great idea! Do you think Facebook and Onavo will be a successful merger?
