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Technology and Information Technology

to control the system. For example, you could command your Google Glass to “call John,” “take a picture,” or “record a video,” as Google Glass also comes with camera and high-definition video capability. For information that is read back to the user, special technology and speaker placement allow the user to hear the information without it being audible to others nearby. Much like the apps you can download for your smartphone, Google Glass offers numerous software applications, with most being created by third-party developers. Some of the more inter-

Wearable Technology

The wearable technology industry is still in its infancy but seems des­ tined to be a technological leader in the years to come. Wearable tech refers to any gadgets or clothing items that transmit or record information. Fitness tracking bands made by companies like FitBit are able to record physical activity and transmit that information to other devices, such as smartphones, typically via a Bluetooth connection. Smart watches, such as the Apple Watch, bring the technology of a smartphone into the casing of a watch, allowing you to check email, receive text messages, or access social media from your wrist. Fitness clothing and even implantable devices are

esting Google Glass apps allow for facial recognition, photo manipulation and sharing tosocialnet- works, and various exercise and travel apps. Google Glass has also proved its value in the health care field. As more and more health care records are storedelectronically,

likely to grow in importance as the wearable tech industry evolves.