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Google’s Project Glass
Google has been working on a secret project called Project Glass. This project is a wearable computer in the form of glasses. The glasses have a tiny display in the corner of the right lens that can show information, and they can also take pictures and record video. Google is still working on the project, and they haven’t released any information about when they will be available to the public.
What is it?
Project Glass is a research and development program by Google to develop an augmented reality head-mounted display (HMD). The intended purpose of Project Glass products would be the hands-free displaying of information currently available to smartphone users, and allowing for interaction with the Internet via natural language voice commands.
How does it work?
From your handset to your eyeglasses, Glass is designed to be hands-free. That’s why we’ve developed a suite of voice actions1 to make it quick and easy to do the things you love. Just say “Ok Glass” followed by what you want to do.
To take a picture, for example, simply say “Ok Glass, take a picture.” To record a video, just say “Ok Glass, record a video.” Since Glass responds to your voice, you’re always in control — even if your hands are full or dirty. You can also use head gestures and the touchpad built into the side of Glass to do things like make selections and scroll through menus.
What are the benefits?
Critics have argued that Project Glass is an invasion of privacy, but there are also many potential benefits to this technology.
For example, Project Glass could help people with disabilities by allowing them to see text or images that are otherwise not visible to them. The technology could also be used to provide interactive, real-time translation of foreign languages.
Google has said that they are still in the early stages of development and they are working with a number of partners to explore the potential uses of Project Glass.
Facebook’s New Timeline
Facebook’s new Timeline feature is now available to all users. Timeline allows you to see all your past posts and activities in one place. You can also control what information is shared with your friends. For example, you can choose to share only your profile picture with your friends or you can choose to share everything.
What is it?
Facebook’s new Timeline is a complete redesign of the way users’ profile pages look. The most noticeable change is the placement of a large cover photo at the top of the page, similar to that of a magazine cover. Users can choose any image they like as their cover photo, and it can be changed at any time.
Below the cover photo is a line that says “What’s on your mind,” which is where users can post updates about their day, thoughts, photos, and more. All of this information is then organized chronologically in reverse order, so that the most recent information appears at the top of the page.
There are also some new features that allow users to highlight certain information from their past, such as an important life event or achievement. Overall, the goal of Timeline is to help users tell their story in a more visually appealing way.
How does it work?
Here’s a quick and easy guide to Facebook’s new Timeline feature!
When you first sign up for Timeline, you’ll be given the option to “publish” your Timeline right away, or to wait and see what it looks like first. If you choose to wait, your old profile will remain intact until you’re ready to switch.
Once you’ve decided to switch to Timeline, you’ll be able to choose which of your old profile information gets carried over and which doesn’t. You can also add new information, including a “cover photo” that will appear at the top of your Timeline (this is different from your profile picture).
Timeline also includes a new “Activity Log” feature, which allows you to see (and control) all the activity that’s been posted to your Timeline. This includes things like posts, photos, and videos that you’ve been tagged in. activity log also gives you the ability to choose who can see each individual piece of activity.
Finally, Timeline includes a number of different ways for you to view your information. For example, you can view your entire Timeline going all the way back to when you joined Facebook, or you can just look at activity from specific years or even specific months.
What are the benefits?
The benefits of Facebook’s new Timeline feature include increased personalization options, easier navigation, and a more visually-appealing interface. Timeline allows users to more easily highlight important events and life moments, and to better control how they are presented on their profile page. Overall, the new Timeline feature provides a more user-friendly and engaging experience for Facebook users.
Apple’s iPhone 5
Apple’s iPhone 5 is the newest release in the iPhone series. It was released on September 21, 2012 and is currently the most popular smartphone on the market. The iPhone 5 has a larger screen than its predecessors, a new and improved camera, and a faster processor.
What is it?
The iPhone 5 is the latest in a long line of iPhones from Apple. It was released in September of 2012 and features a number of new and improved features over its predecessor, the iPhone 4S. These include a larger screen, a faster processor, and an improved camera.
How does it work?
The iPhone 5 is a smartphone that was designed and marketed by Apple Inc. It is the sixth generation of the iPhone, succeeding the iPhone 4S and preceding the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. Formally unveiled as part of a press event on September 12, 2012, it was released on September 21, 2012, along with its mid-range counterpart, the iPhone 5C. The iPhone 5 is the thinnest smartphone ever made and features an aluminum-based body designed by Jonathan Ive. It has a 4-inch display, up from its predecessors’ 3.5-inch screen; an 8 megapixel rear camera with LED flash; 1080p front camera; and supports high-speed Long Term Evolution data networks (LTE). It additionally introduces iOS 6 – Apple’s newest operating system for their devices – which among other features includes a new Maps application with vector based graphics powered by Apple’s own vector drawing engine and turn-by-turn navigation provided by TomTom as well as Facebook integration.
How does it work?
The working mechanism of an iPhone is based on a sim card that you put in it which allows you to access your carrier’s network. The sim card gives you access to different features depending on your carrier, but most commonly allows you to make phone calls, send texts, and use data.
What are the benefits?
Assuming you are asking about the benefits of Apple’s iPhone 5, there are many. Some of the new features include a larger screen (4 inches), a faster processor (the A6 chip), 4G LTE support, and a new Lightning connector. The iPhone 5 is also lighter and thinner than its predecessor, the iPhone 4S.
