 Google Glass is a headset, or optical head-mounted display, that is worn like a pair of eyeglasses.  Developed by R&D Dept. of Google  FEATURES  Touchpad  Camera  Display  Battery  microphone  BENEFITS  Easy to wear and use.  Sensitive and responsive to the presence of people.  Fast access of maps, documents, videos, chats and much more.  A new trend for fashion lovers.  DISADVANTAGES  Can take pictures without permission  Can be distraction to the line of sight  It requires the internet connection  APPLICATIONS  Google Now  Google Maps  Google+  Gmail  TECHNOLOGIES USED:  Wearable computing  Smart clothing  Eye tap technology  4g technology  Android technology  MY GLASS  allows the user to configure and manage the device.  VOICE ACTIVATION  Other than the touchpad, Google Glass can be controlled using "voice actions".  USES:  Healthcare applications  Journalism and mass media applications  HOW IT WORKS?  The device will probably communicate with mobile phones through Wi-Fi and display contents on the video screen as well as respond to the voice commands of the user. BYJ.BHAVETHRA,14BCA114, III BCA – B.