Google glass goes public for the first time. The
wearable device which costs $1,500 is at the
moment only available to Google developers,
surgeons, artists, and a select group of individuals.
But on the 15th of April 2014, Google is opening
online sales in the United States for Adults based
in the U.S who can afford the $1,500 wearable face
computer.
Google Glass stands as one of the most
anticipated gadgets in 2014, and is lauded for it's
contribution to wearable technology, praised for its
anticipated usefulness in medical science, and is
touted 'the future of computing'.
However, Google glass is also one of the most
controversial devices. According to a report by
cnn.com, google glass is criticized for hastening
the death of privacy, and mocked for looking silly.
People wearing Google Glass have been banned
from bars and restaurants, given tickets for
distracted driving, and dubbed "Glassholes." It's
been a busy year.
This online sales is however open for a limited
time, probably a day, to adults based in the U.S.
Google Glass raises high expectations and raises
high prospects in the field of medical science. The
device is speculated to help surgeons in surgery
and researchers are working on how Google Glass
can support patients with Parkinson's disease.
