Google Glass Review

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Review of Google Glass powered by the Slant community.

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Pros

Pro
Built-in navigation support

Google Glass integrates with Google Maps to provide directions and real-time navigation information.

Pro
A wide variety of glass designs available

Glass has multiple colors, frames, shades and earbuds available to help achieve a desired look.

Pro
Can record 720p video

Google Glass allows recording a 720p video by either holding down the button that's located on top of the heads up display or saying "Ok Glass, record a video". By default the device will record a 10 second video, but that restriction can be removed by clicking the button again while recording.

Pro
Natural language voice commands can be used to interact with the device

To interact with the device say "Ok, Glass" and give it instructions on what to do. Currently, it supports things like taking a picture, getting directions or calling someone, but more functionality will be available as developers start creating apps for the device.

Pro
WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity

Cons

Con
Project put in limbo

While Google has said they haven't scrapped Project Glass, they aren't actively developing it at the moment. For all intents and purposes, Google Glass is in limbo.