Google's futuristic "Project Glass" eye wear

In a new video, Google reveals plans for a futuristic ultra-connected augmented reality that displays nearly every Google product in a pair of glasses.

Vision test

Project Glass, as Google's calls it, is the company's prototype of a hands-free system that can pull up maps, directions, events notifications, and the locations of nearby friends right in a wearer's line of sight.

Google's Project Glass icons

A few of the available Google services icons are show in the Project Glass heads-up display.

Check your calendar

Wake up and get a glimpse of your day's agenda with the pop-up calendar in Google's Project Glass.

Pop notifications

Get pop-up notifications in the heads-up display glasses.

In-eye maps and directions

Lost? Simply speak and a map and directions pop up right before your eyes.

Where are they?

Get notified that friends are located nearby.

An on-demand in-eye camera

Want to snap a picture? Call up your camera, see the frame, and take a picture as you look at it.

Speak to add events

Want to see that show? Add it right to your calendar immediately.

In store directions

Find maps and directions to specific areas inside stores right away on the heads-up display.

Check in to your favorite spots

Check into your favorite spots right away with Project Glass.

Video chat and share view

Video chat with friends right in your field of view, and maybe ever share your view of the world.