Google releases Glass intro video to help us all get started

Despite being a long time out from the general consumer release of Project Glass, it's hard to deny that it's the hot ticket right now. The first units are in the hands of the lucky 'Explorers,' while the rest of us mere mortal, non-Glass wearing folks can simply look on in awe. 

We can at least get a look at the first in what's likely a series of tutorial videos for Glass released by Google, though. The new Project Glass YouTube channel has uploaded its first video, a getting started guide to Glass. We see a very quick, basic run through of how you operate it, and a look at the Google Now style card UI. It's exciting stuff, for sure, so if you're into Glass, be sure to keep an eye on the Project Glass YouTube channel. 

Source: Project Glass (YouTube)

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Home & Office : Tkaro Glass Water Bottle

Everybody's drinking more bottled water. It's good for you. Some experts say we should be drinking eight to ten glasses of water a day. They go on to say that most Americans are chronically dehydrated, that we drink too much coffee and sodas, which have a diuretic effect on the body. You know what? Those experts are complete morons.

The truth is, we should drink water, but there's no hard and fast minimum. We get more liquid than we think from the foods we eat. Coffee and sodas don't hydrate as well as pure H2O, but there's not a net loss from drinking them. And, honestly, even taking those into account, 8 to 10 may still be excessive. The bottom line is, if you're thirsty, drink some water! If you're not, don't! Just listen to your body's needs.

And don't drink out of those stupid plastic water bottles. For one thing, they contribute to landfill. Even if you don't throw your bottles away, they still may contain BPA or other chemicals that may be linked to endocrine issues, development issues, and even obesity. Plus, those bottles are so cheap looking. You're a geek with style, and as such, your needs are more sophisticated.

This cool glass was designed by a couple of artistic sisters who thought that water should come out of a glass, and not a bottle. To keep your glass safe and shatter resistant, they've made it with this incredibly cool stainless steel sleeve that covers the glass, and keeps it from spilling in transit. Besides that, glass and stainless steel just look cool together.

And nestled in the underside of the steel collar is a rubber grommet that keeps the liquid inside the glass in place, so it won't spill even if you throw it in your gym bag. Naturally, you won't want your glass to spill out everywhere, right? Take it with you, that's what it's designed for!

Features Glass, steel and silicone construction water glassUnscrew the stainless steel cowling to reveal the gracefully tapered glass insideBPA Free, dishwasher safe6.5 inches tall, 3 inches in diameter500 mL liquid volumeDesigned by Kai Fej?r and Taylor RusselWinner of the prestigious red dot design award, 2010

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Yahoo plans to be on any wearable device, including Google Glass and the rumored iWatch

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Google Glass wearers talk about their new device

With Google Glass starting to ship, those who spent $1,500 for the device are beginning to receive their new device. Many are posting their experience with Google Glass online. Take Brandon Allgood. The CTO of Numerate, Allgood wore Google Glass all day thanks to the battery, and said that the product is light and will change many of his habits. For the time of day, a clock is no longer necessary. All he needs to do is tilt his head back and the display on the Glass turns on with the time. The feature he seemed to like the best was Google Now. With the application's cards filling the screen before his eyes, he was able to track the Giants' game all during the night. He complains a bit about the quality of pictures shot in low light. He also says that since pictures are taken the moment you say "ok glass, take a picture," it does not frame a picture. He was very positive about the bone-conduction system that allows Glass wearers to hear and feel sounds through his bones. Dan McLaughlin, who works at Agilent Technologies, also received his Google Glass and said that unlike a cellphone, the device becomes part of you. One feature that he is fond of is the one that displays received email messages within his peripheral vision, and shows the sender and reveals a few lines of the message. This way, he knows which emails need to be addressed immediately and which ones can wait. McLaughlin says that the only problem he is having is that his Google Glass is interfering with his prescription eyeglasses. Google has already said that it would eventually offer a prescription lens version of the device. Another Google Glass user in San Francisco, Monica Wilkinson, is trying to arrange a get together on Saturday in San Francisco for Glass wearers in the area. It looks like Google has a winner here, folks, with a innovative new product that is already changing the way things get done.

One interesting piece of news involving Google Glass comes from eBay where one seller named Ed listed the product starting at $5,000 and watched it soar to over $95,000 before canceling the auction. Ed hadn't received his Google Glass yet but had the notice from Google that he was going to be receiving it. What he later found out was that Google was sending Glass buyers the ToS with the actual unit. The terms give Google the right to disconnect service if the buyer sold his pair to a third party, forcing Ed to 86 the auction.

One last note. It seems that Google Glass wearers now have a new nick name. Some have taken to calling them Glassholes, but most likely by those who wish that they owned a pair and are jealous.

source: BrandonAllgood, DanMcLaughlin, MonicaWilkinson via eWeek

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Home & Office : Masters Of The Universe Pint Glass Set

What does Prince Adam and his pet tiger do when there's no He-Man business to undertake? Mostly they lounge around or work on their microbrews. They're calling their brewery Masters of the Hopiverse. When Prince Adam holds aloft his mighty magical Pint Glass and says the magic words, "By the power of glassware... I have a wonderful drink!" He becomes the most powerful man in the universe, He-Man!

Accompanied by fantastic allies, Teela and Beastman, these heroes are on a mission to prevent Castle Glassware from being taken by the evil Skeletor! With a few ice cubes and a nice lemonade, or maybe an iced tea, He-Man and his friends are off to save the world as Masters of the Universe!

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Set of 4 glasses: Teela, Beastman, He-Man, and SkeletorThey have the power... to hold liquid with styleOfficially licensed He-Man collectiblesCapacity: 16 ouncesLove your glasses: Hand wash, please

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Your next smartphone might use sapphire glass instead of Gorilla Glass (Extremetech)

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