Last year, Google Glass was
interruptedly introduced by Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
Google I/O 2012 was mostly about Google Glass and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
At the end of the conference last year, it was concluded that Google Glass will be available in Explorer edition (for early adopters) by early 2013 for USD 1,500 (for US only).
The world survived 22 Dec 2012 and now we are at Google I/O 2013 and Google Glass has finally been
made available for exploration-only to selected applications.
I must say that it looks like a marvel innovation, it feels like a great tool for journalists to cover news events.
As for the rest of it, we will have to wait and see. If it is going to be priced around RM 2,500 or below, I would buy it as early-adopters. When it is going to be available for Malaysia ? Don’t know yet.
The keynote of
Google I/O 2013 which happened early this morning (16 May 2013 12am) was broadcasted live from Moscone center, San Francisco through youtube channel. In fact, anybody can watch any keynotes and sessions conducted live throughout this 3 days event.
Basically, Google I/O is an annually event for Google developers with preference on open source development.
This year, it focuses on two major platforms; 1.) Android and 2.) Chrome.
As the matter of fact, the whole event will evangelize on all other available development platforms by Google which also include Google+, Google Cloud platform, Google Maps, Youtube and Google Wallet.
Bear in mind that all these platforms come available with development SDK and APIs and one can always leverage on them to make business and enhance the livelihood of others – possibilities are endless literally.