Technology

Olympus's glasses link to a smartphone via Bluetooth to display information such as emails - they also have built-in GPS and an accelerometer to deliver mapping information

The idea is to bypass computers, tablets and smartphones entirely and keep the user connected in a (fairly) discreet way.
With the glasses, directions to your destination or a text message from a friend can appear literally before your eyes


The glasses have a GPS system and accelerometer built in, which could be used to deliver information about the local area direct to their 320x240 display.
A small projector displays an image in front of the wearer's eyes while letting them stay aware on the outside world.
Google's Project Glass glasses are designed to let users capture video with a built-in camera as well as use apps, the internet, and social networking sites on the move.

Experience: Google has already released a sneak-peak at the user-interface for the Glass, which broadcasts data directly in front of the eye, bypassing cell phones

The idea is to bypass computers, tablets and smartphones entirely and keep the user connected in a (fairly) discreet way.
With the glasses, directions to your destination or a text message from a friend can appear literally before your eyes