Microsoft working on Google Glass rival
A new report by WSJ claims Microsoft is testing a new web-connected eyewear product that is similar to Google's Glass. A person familiar with Microsoft's project said the company has asked several component makers in Asia to supply cameras and other key components for eyewear prototypes. The person cautioned the device may never reach mass production.
The test shows Microsoft is keeping close tabs on the emerging market for "wearable" technology gear, which includes bracelets that detect how much people exercise, wristwatches that replicate some features of smartphones, and more out-there ideas like tattoos to log people onto their computing devices. Market-research firm ABI Research expects annual sales of wearable devices will reach 485 million units by 2018.
In wearable computing, Microsoft rival Google Inc. has been the biggest backer of devices worn on the face. The company's Google Glass device looks like an eyeglass frame with a postage-stamp-size computer screen just above the right eye. Google Glass lets wearers take photos with voice commands and get digital directions without turning their gaze to a smartphone.
It's unclear how the devices would make their inventors money, and it's unproven whether people want them at all. In a recent survey of Americans by research firm Forrester Research, 12% of respondents said they would wear Web gadgets on their faces if they came from a trusted company.
Students Can Get Microsoft Office 365 For Free - 10/22/2013 09:39 AM
Beginning in December, Microsoft will be offering free Office 365 to all students at institutions that license Office Education under the Student Advantage Program. Starting on December 1st, Universit...
Microsoft Windows 8.1 Is Now Available - 10/17/2013 06:05 PM
Microsoft on Thursday announced the global availability of Windows 8.1, a feature-rich update to its popular Windows 8 operating system, enabling customers to create experiences that keep pace with th...
Microsoft Details Direct3D 11 Improvements - 10/16/2013 08:22 AM
In a somewhat unusual technical/promotional blog entry called "Raising the Bar with Direct3D", Microsoft has released some additional details on the version of Direct3D for Xbox One, alon...
Microsoft & HTC discussing dual-boot Android/Windows Phone - 10/05/2013 10:44 AM
In a desperate attempt apparently Microsoft is talking with HTC to add its Windows Phone operating system to Android-based smartphone at little or no cost. The software giant has a marketshare of o...
Microsoft wants Windows 7 to die a quick death - 09/30/2013 06:57 AM
With Windows XP support finally winding down, the firm recently revealed that about 30 percent of all PCs in use worldwide are still running the aging OS. But at its company meeting, the real figure&a...
Senior Member
Posts: 1211
Joined: 2010-05-12
"In a recent survey of Americans by research firm Forrester Research, 12% of respondents said they would wear Web gadgets on their faces if they came from a trusted company."
Yes but would you wear
I would not.
Senior Member
Posts: 3712
Joined: 2010-09-15
Can't wait for the NSA to watch me having a sh1t.
Senior Member
Posts: 7915
Joined: 2010-08-28
Why arn't they working on the old Start Menu instead?
Senior Member
Posts: 11835
Joined: 2011-12-31
Google glass with Microsoft software .. laughable