Google Glass For Dummies  (English, Paperback, Butow Eric)

Google Glass for Dummies is an authoritative book on Google’s wearable vision technology called Google Glass.

Summary of the Book

It has been the centre of both criticism and praise, which speaks a lot about Google Glass in itself. The technology incorporates Google’s Android Operating System into eye-wear, giving users a Heads-Up-Display not unlike that found in video games. It’s the ultimate virtual reality framework, and is destined to change the way we live. Google Glass is still in its beta testing phase, but it has already taken the world by storm. People are lining up to buy it, and be among the first to try out the technology. However, using it is a learning process and this book exists to guide people towards using Google Glass like it’s meant to be used. Learn how to activate Glass, and how to use the timeline screen. It teaches readers how to move forward and back in the timeline, and how to view Google Now cards. It helps users learn how to enable videos and play them, discovering all the options they’ll need to enjoy the experience. It also discusses how to navigate the internet through Glass, scrolling up and down the pages, using the touchpad and head movements to look around them. It also gives readers an in-depth coverage of the advanced features and interesting searches they can use to utilize Glass to their maximum advantage. Among its ensemble of tips and tricks is also a way to use Glass to translate your words into another language, giving you a sure way to communicate no matter where you are. If you’re considering buying Glass or already own a pair, this is the book for you.

About the Authors

Eric Butow is the founder and owner of Butow Communications Group, a company involved in online marketing analysis. He has written several other books, including Droid Companion.

Robert Stepisnik is a pioneer involved in the development of Google Glass and the owner of Stepisnik Software. An experienced software professional, his expertise lies in software development using the latest technologies.