Today, Google added to its ever-widening reach into everything you do by releasing the specs for its Google Glasses and adding even more channels to its lineup to make you jealous of cities who have, or soon will have, Google Fiber.
Of particular interest in regards to Google Glasses is that the audio is delivered through something called a bone conduction transducer, which transfers sound to the inner ear through the bones of the skull. Also, Glasses are compatible with any Bluetooth-capable phone as long as the user has Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The full specs are below.
Fit
- Adjustable nosepads and durable frame fits any face.
- Extra nosepads in two sizes.
Display
High resolution display is the equivalent of a 25 inch high definition screen from eight feet away.Camera
- Photos – 5 MP
- Videos – 720p
Audio
- Bone Conduction Transducer
Connectivity
- Wifi – 802.11b/g
- Bluetooth
Storage
- 12 GB of usable memory, synced with Google cloud storage. 16 GB Flash total.
Battery
- One full day of typical use. Some features, like Hangouts and video recording, are more battery intensive.
Compatibility
- Any Bluetooth-capable phone.
- The MyGlass companion app requires Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or higher. MyGlass enables GPS and SMS messaging.
Google Fiber — currently only available in Kansas City and set to be in Austin, TX in 2014 — has likely heard the complaints of those who claim that they’re not interested in 1 Gigabit downloads/upload speeds and higher quality HD television as long as HBO isn’t in the picture. Fiber says that Game of Thrones, True Blood, and more are now coming to Google Fiber owners as part of a new package deal worked out with the cable and satellite television network.
Starting today, Fiber users can have a new HBO package for $20 a month (plus tax), which includes HBO, HBO2, HBO Signature, HBO Family, HBO Latino, HBO Comedy, and HBO Zone.
The network has also added a Cinemax package for $10 a month (plus tax), which includes Max, MoreMax, ActionMax, ThrillerMax, WMax, @Max, 5-StarMax, and OuterMax. So, Skinemax flicks on Google Fiber will now be of an even higher quality.
That’s a lot of Googles.