We are now taking a huge step in making augmented reality a staple in our every day lives thanks to Google!


Majority of people are most familiar with augmented reality through the use of various mobile apps like Layar, which makes it easy to locate and find services in nearby locations via your mobile phone's camera. These, and similar, apps basically take in real-world objects and augment them into the digital world, often in real-time.  And the "real-time" aspect is exactly what Google is keying into.

There has been a steady leak of information coming out of Google on the top secret project revolving around the Google's AR glasses. These Android based, heads-up display glasses will display streaming real-time information about the wearer's surroundings, literally right before their eyes.

The data will be fetched through a 3G or 4G data connection, GPS locating, front-facing camera to capture the environment, voice control interface, and several other sensors.

So when will we be able to get our hands on these? Sources close to the New York Times are reporting we'll see them hitting the shelves by the end of 2012. Sources are also saying the glasses will cost around the same price as current smartphones then, I'm assuming, you will need some kind of data package.

Will you buy a pair?

Hopefully technology will progress until a point where we do not need to wear glasses anymore. Augmented reality contact lenses, maybe? A sci-fi dream!


If I just caught your interest in augmented reality, try out these cool apps in preparation for the Google Googles launch!

Augmented Car Finder - For those drunken nights when you lose your car.
Google Sky Map - For a romantic night under the stars.
Lookator - A map to all the best wifi signals.