Google hires fashion exec to help market Glass

Google wants to change the public’s perception of Glass with its new hire. The tech company is bringing onboard Ivy Ross, a design and marketing lead who has done work for Calvin Klein, Gap, Coach, Swatch, etc. She will be in charge of altering the way people perceive Glass. Google aims to market the wearable device as more than a new gadget for technology fans. They want the public to see it as a fashionable piece as well. Let’s see what Ross can do to help change people’s minds.

Source: The Verge

CNN lets Google Glass users support its citizen journalism platform

Have a story to tell and Google Glass on hand? CNN is expanding its citizen journalism platform iReport by letting people submit stories using Google Glass. iReport is now available on Glass and it just needs existing Glass users to authorize CNN to send notifications to their unit. Once that is up and running, you can manage settings and submit photos and videos with the device.

Source: Ubergizmo

Google Glass update XE16 starts roll out, brings KitKat to the specs

Google is bringing KitKat to Glass in the form of a new update. Android Community reports XE16 update is being rolled out at the moment. The tech site says the first update will be XE 12.1 to prepare you for that update. It will need Glass to be plugged in for around 20 minutes. It comes with a new boot animation and groups multiple photos into a collage layout in a single card to make scanning easier. Voice commands are also re-sorted in order of how often they are used and Video Calls have been take out of the command list. Bluetooth 4.0 LE is also now supported and volume is set at 100% after the update. The site also reports some app crashes and sluggishness though.

Samsung rumoured to be working on 'Galaxy Glass' wearable for September release

Seems like Samsung is looking at September to release what some are calling its Samsung Galaxy Glass wearable. Samsung is challenging Google's own Glass device, which is expected to come to consumers later this year.

The report from The Korea Times cites an unamed Samsung official as stating, "wearable devices can’t generate profits immediately. Steady releases of devices are showing our firm commitment as a leader in new markets." An interesting development but one that's not completely unexpected since Samsung is constantly looking for new ways to accessorize its Galaxy ecosystem but will the functionality of their Galaxy Glass be enough to compete with Google, I really wonder.

Source: The Verge