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You might be able to get Google Glass from your optometrist

Google has been promising that future versions of Google Glass would work with prescription lenses for people who already wear glasses. Now the Wall Street Journal reports that Google is in talks with at least one eyewear company that could result in Google’s wearable computer being sol through optometry offices. The idea is that you’ll […]

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Lilbits (11-19-2013): Nexus accessories

Google’s been selling the Nexus 5 smartphone for weeks, but if you’ve wanted a little extra protection for your phone you’ve had to rely on third-party covers and cases. Now the official Nexus 5 Bumper is available from the Google Play Store. The company is also now selling a wireless charging pad that works with […]

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Google Glass adds music features, stereo earbuds

Google Glass is a wearable computer that doesn’t actually do all that much… yet. Thousands of prototypes are in the hands of Glass Explorers (beta testers) who paid $1500 for the privilege, but at this point Google Glass devices are basically high-priced wearable cameras and tools for getting directions, looking up info on the internet, […]

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Lilbits (11-04-2013): Moto G and Google Nexus 8 incoming?

Motorola plans to announce a new device called the Moto G on November 13th. You can sign up for details about a live announcement that’ll be broadcast online at moto-g.com, and that’s about all that Motorola’s saying about the new device for now. But based on leaks it seems likely that this’ll be a smartphone, […]

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Google is now selling expensive Google Glass accessories

Google plans to offer Google Glass to the masses in 2014 as an affordable, wearable device. Right now you can only get your hands on one if you work for Google, or have $1500 to spend and an acquaintance willing to share an invitation. So if you’re willing to drop $1500 on what’s essentially beta […]

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This is what the new Google Glass looks like

Google is updating the hardware for its wearable Google Glass devices for the first time, promising that the new devices will support prescription lenses, sunglasses, and more. The new version of Google Glass also feature a mono earbud which will make it easier to hear what your eyewear is saying to you — although the […]

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Google Glass Explorer program expands with updated hardware, more invitations

Google’s wearable Google Glass devices aren’t scheduled to go on sale to the public until next year, but the company is getting ready to expand the number of early adopters. Folks who’ve already paid $1500 to join the Google Glass Explorer Program will soon be able to invite up to three people to join the […]

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Lilbits (10-03-2013): Hello Android 4.4?

About the only things Google has said about Android 4.4 KitKat are that there’s a new version of Android in the works, and that it’s called Android 4.4 KitKat. But it’s likely that this’ll be the version of Google’s mobile operating system that ships on the next Nexus smartphone, it’ll probably be available for older […]