Google Glass now in open beta and available to anyone

The Google Glass program has come along way since its inception, with today marking a big shift in the program. Last month, potential explorers got a chance to purchase the Android powered accessory for a limited time in a one day sale, which saw the available units quickly sell out. Now anyone (who has $1500 to spend) can now purchase a Google Glass from Google.

Google Glass expands its Explorer program, Here's how you can get one today

Google is just about to expand their Google Glass Explorer program, and you can join in as long as you are over 18 and a resident of the US. Google announced last week that they planned to expand their Explorer (early tester) program for Google Glass.

Google Glass - Unboxing Video

The first set of Google Glass Explorer Editions have arrived around the country and its time they get unboxed  for the world to see. We recently got to see the specs the device has to offer and now we get to see the retail packaging and the device itself.

Check out the unboxing video and hands on with Google Glass which follows:

Google Glass specs announced

Google has finally published the full technical specifications of Glass, along with the Mirror API for apps and the MyGlass for Android companion app. Google Glass is expected to feature a 640 by 360 pixel display which is the equivalent to that of a 25-inch high definition screen from around eight feet away. It will have a 5 megapixel camera which is capable of 720p HD video capture, 16GB of internal storage which can be synced with Google Drive cloud service, however only 12GB will be available to the user for actual use.

[Android app] MyGlass

MyGlass for Android is a companion app for Google Glass which allows you to manage and configure your Glass directly from your Android phone. It may not be of any use if you don't own Google Glass though.

You can download the app directly on your Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich device through the Google Play Store or by using the link which follows:

Here is how you can get your own Google Glass prototype

Google is offering individuals an opportunity to get their hands on a pre-production edition of Google Glass. Last year Google gave developers who attended the Google I/O the opportunity to get Google Glass, but now they are extending the offer to just about any creative individual to explain why you would be an ideal candidate to try out their innovative new device.

Google Glass Explorer Edition

In Early April Google revealed a secret project they had been working on titled Project Glass, and we eagerly anticipated getting a closer look at the device.

Google knew they had to make it big at this year’s I/O and they delivered. Following a jaw dropping live demo which involved Skydiving, professional biking and wall crawling Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin introduced the Google Glass Explore Edition. The prototype hardware would be available to only U.S. I/O attendees for pre-order and will cost $1,500. The device is said to ship to interested users in early 2013.