Augmented Reality and the Social Video App Vine; Google Glass

Google's Glass shaping the future of Glass

Augmented reality blends the real world with computer generated images: glasses or contact lens that are computer screens display images before our very eyes. It has the promise to change the way we experience the world.

Companies like Google and Vuzix are betting that consumers will want to strap on augmented reality glasses and take a stroll around town. Smartphone apps like Layar and TagWhat allow users to see everything from restaurant information to home prices by holding up a smartphone camera to the real world.

Google Glass may be the most well-known application of the technology, but it's not the most advanced: Scientists are already developing augmented reality contact lenses.

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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.