Google glass project (a face based wearable computer) seems to get ahead and will soon be out of its ‘tortoise shell’,
To
test a Google glass with augmented reality technology, ahead of all in the world, there is an application contest, in which
any guy from any walk of life can participate, but listen me first, you have to
prove that you are one of the best fit and worth to try Google glass with
augmented reality and communication ability.
Google
has a new ‘Glass’ website, where you can know, how Google glass feels, looks
etc, what it will do and how to get one?!
An
example is given there, when you have to shoot a picture, just give a command in your voice, ‘shoot the picture’ and the little ‘Genie’ the Google glass will
obey the voice of its master and do the things for you like any virtual
assistant, or record a video, hand free, share what you see with Google magical
eyes on the Go, get directions, and many more amazing things .. for few things
it may look similar to Apple’s wonder mysterious virtual voice girl SIRI : ) but it is
much ahead, much more than of SIRI,
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| Test a Free (Prototype) Google Glass with Augmented Reality & Video Chat |
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| Test a Free (Prototype) Google Glass with Augmented Reality & Video Chat |
How
to win a test ride for free prototype to test Google glasses ahead of the world?
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Last date to
apply: February 27, 2013, (11:59 PM PST)
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Valid in only
to 50 UNITED STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ONLY,
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Age should be above
or 18 years,
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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO APPLY OR RECEIVE AN INVITATION,
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But it would
NOT be a free ride, Google says:
“Explorers
will each need to pre-order a Glass Explorer
Edition for $1500 plus tax and attend a special pick-up experience, in
person, in New York, San
Francisco or Los Angeles.”
Zdnet tells the difference, what
is free and what is not for the contest winners:
“Google has revealed that
non-developers will be able to get their hands on a prototype (edition) of the upcoming Google Glass device if
they can sell their vision of what they'd use it for in 50 words or less…..However, there's no such thing
as a free lunch for would-be Glass owners: competition winners will
still need to spend $1,500 (+taxes) to get their Explorer Edition (this would be released to the general public approx. a year after) of the glasses.”
Google clarifies:
“Do I have to purchase Glass if I get an
invitation to be a Glass Explorer?
Nope. It’s totally up to you if you want to
purchase Glass.
But: Glass Explorers have the opportunity
to purchase one (1) Glass device at a cost of $1,500 USD (plus any applicable
tax). Glass Explorers will receive purchase instructions and a link to an
e-commerce site where they can then place their orders. Payment must be made at
the time of order."
NYT reveals:
"In a video released Wednesday, Google offered some of its own ideas about what to do with the glasses. A ballerina could stream live video behind the scenes and onstage, a tourist in Thailand could ask Google to translate “delicious” while eating noodles on a boat or a family could video chat with a long-distance relative on her birthday."
What to
do, how to enter contest?
You
have to suggest, in 50 or less words, to Google, a reply to this $1500 worth
question:
What would you do if
you had Glass?
Answer with #ifihadglass
"(#ifihadglass is sponsored by Anomaly, with principal place of
business at 536 Broadway FL 11, New York, NY 10012, USA (“Anomaly”),"
.. And wait
for the Google’s announcement that if you have won a ‘prize, you will get
Google’s invitation than and you can get-set-go than thereafter,
Google
instructions:
“We’re looking for
bold, creative individuals who want to join us and be a part of shaping the
future of Glass. We’d love to make everyone an Explorer, but we’re starting off
a bit smaller. We’re still in the early stages, and while we can’t promise
everything will be perfect, we can promise it will be exciting.
Using
Google+ or Twitter, tell us what you would do if you had Glass, starting with
the hashtag #ifihadglass.
· Your application
must be 50 words or less
· You must include
#ifihadglass in your application
· You can include up
to 5 photos with your application
· You can include a
short video (15 secs max)
· You must be at least
18 years old and live in the U.S.
to apply
· For more details,
please see our full Terms and FAQ”
What
after this?
Google
says further:
The 8,000 Applications
that receive the highest overall scores, based on the above-listed criteria,
will be selected as the potential invitees to become Glass Explorers
(“Invitees”). Limit one invitation per person. In the event an Invitee is
disqualified for any reason, Google may, at its sole discretion, choose the
Application that received the next highest total score as an Invitee.
In
mid-to-late March 2013, the Invitees will be selected and notified by private
message on Twitter or Google+, based on their method of Application. Invitees
must have followed Glass on Twitter or Google+ (depending on their method of
Application) in order to be able to receive invitations. All notification
requirements, as well as other requirements within these Terms, will be
strictly enforced.
In
the event that no Applications are received, no invitations will be issued. In
the event fewer than 8,000 Applications are received, Google will send as many
invitations as it deems meet the evaluation criteria, in its sole discretion.
All
8,000 Invitees who are selected will receive an invitation to become Glass
Explorers (no commercial value).
