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Advice for enterprising speakers

A Computer as Clear as Glass

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that was IBM compatible (which primarily meant that it didn't come from Apple). Compaq sold 53,000 of these devices in 1983 for a whopping $3,590 each. Although "portable," the Compaq was about the size and weight of a typical sewing machine. Over the next 30 years, the portable computer has evolved into a laptop, notebook, smartphone and tablet. At the end of 2013, the computer is scheduled to make its debut as wearable glasses, which will help you streamline your
speaking business as you are on the go.

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Google shows you the display to the upper right of your vision. According to Google, what you will see is "the equiva-

lent of a 25-inch high definition screen

from eight feet away."

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about Glass?

A! A wearable computer has the ability

to take words spoken to you in another language and to instantaneously show
the translated results on the display.
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"Google Glass is an attempt to {ree data and place it right in front of your eyes," says James fuvington, reviews editor for
TechRadar, "Essentially, Google Glass is
a camera, display, touchpad, battery and

Glurr weighs less than the average pair of sunglasses. In fact, Google is considering a partnership with Ray-Ban to produce Glass as sunglasses. An early
version of Glass, called Google Glass Explorer, cost $1,500. The consumer versions, which are anticipated to arrive by the end of the year, are expected to
be less expensive and

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microphone built into spectacle frames." By now, your curiosity is piqued and you probably have a few questions about this revolutionary new device. {}Z 1'pa:u of glasses that doesn't have a keyboard or even a mouse! How can I tell the computer what to do? A: You tilt your head up or say "okay glass," then give your voice command. You could say: "Google, in what year was Dolly Parton born?" or "Give me directions to Disney'World" or "Send a message to Ted" or "Thke a picture" or even "Record a video." You can also use
the touchpad on one arm of the frame.

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privacy concerns with Glass?

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Rigtrt. And to think we are currenrly worried about protecting individual privacy on social media networks! The ability to photograph or take a video or someone (or something) without their knowledge could be problematic, for instance, one of your speaking engagements. Caesar's
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banned Google Glass since state law

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