{"id":39099,"date":"2017-12-08T11:48:19","date_gmt":"2017-12-08T11:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/?p=39099"},"modified":"2017-12-08T11:48:19","modified_gmt":"2017-12-08T11:48:19","slug":"the-internet-of-things-and-the-future-of-eyewear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/the-internet-of-things-and-the-future-of-eyewear\/","title":{"rendered":"The Internet of Things and the Future of Eyewear"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Internet of Things (IoT) has been dubbed as the “next industrial revolution” and it’s about to change everything in our lives. Including things like eyewear. The IoT is the connection of smart devices to the internet. And by 2020, it is predicted that there will be\u00a020.4 billion ‘things’ connected to the world wide web. Not just mobile phones and tablets, but household appliances and electricals like kettles and washing machines. Wearables such as your watch and even your glasses.<\/p>\n

With\u00a0household devices, we can look forward to refrigerators that can order milk online when you’re running low or toasters with learning capabilities to get your\u00a0bread just right every time. With travel, we can expect smart traffic light systems that can reduce congestion and connected car parks that can communicate with your vehicle. But what’s in store for the future of eyewear? Here we look at some examples of smart IoT eyewear devices in the making.<\/p>\n

The Future of Google Glass<\/h2>\n

Google Glass is an optical\u00a0display screen designed to be worn as specs,\u00a0developed by X (previously Google X) with smartphone hands-free capabilities. The first version has been a flop in the industry. However, Google Glass 2.o is already in development, with a special focus on the workplace. And Google Glass will be available with prescription\u00a0lenses for anyone with\u00a0myopia or hyperopia.<\/p>\n

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Augmented Reality<\/h2>\n

It’s not just Google Glass that will be embracing the Internet of Things for wearable\u00a0accessories.\u00a0GlassUp is another example of eyewear offering complete internet connectivity;\u00a0with functions to receive emails, text messages and social media updates such as Facebook and Twitter. Additionally, the GlassUp eyeglasses will link up with\u00a0a\u00a0remote control dashboard that can be accessed on any phone or tablet. And the device will even harness the advanced technology of Augmented Reality to provide easy viewing for the user.<\/p>\n

GPS Sports Eyewear<\/h2>\n

One of the things that we can look forward to in the near future is the widespread use and application of GPS enabled goggles for outdoor sports such as cycling or skiing. The Oakley Airwave 1.5 is the most up to date example of smart eyewear (available to the US market only at the moment). Watch the video below to see exactly what sports goggles of the future can do.<\/p>\n