# Search Engine Shades Google Glasses Put the Web in Front of Your Eyeballs By Kevin Young | Published 2012-02-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-glasses References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/02/rumor-google-glasses-coming-this-year/) & [npr.org](http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2012/02/24/147364732/googles-goggles-is-the-future-right-before-our-eyes) Rumor has it that [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specs) is in the process of developing a new product: Google glasses. The product is a pair of electronic glasses that can stream information directly to the eyes of its users. It may sound like an invention for 2040, but these futuristic glasses may just be the next big thing of this year. Google has yet to confirm that the project is in full development; however, the [New York Times](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velada-launches) is reporting on some of the alleged features, including a built-in camera, a 3G or 4G connection and a small screen near the eye. This screen will allow users to connect to the Internet. If you’re checking [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-and-facebook) while sporting Google glasses, scrolling or clicking will be as easy as tilting the head back and forth. The glasses will supposedly start selling from $250 to $600. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Glasses:** The development of Google glasses highlights the trend of smart glasses that can stream information directly to the eyes of users. - **Wearable Technology:** Google glasses represent the growing trend of wearable technology that integrates electronic devices into everyday accessories. - **Augmented Reality:** The incorporation of a small screen near the eye in Google glasses reflects the trend of augmented reality devices that overlay digital information onto the real world. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** The technology industry has the opportunity to develop and improve smart glasses, wearable technology, and augmented reality devices. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore innovative designs and collaborations to create stylish smart glasses and incorporate wearable technology into fashion accessories. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage augmented reality technology in glasses to enhance immersive experiences and create new forms of interactive entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Enabled Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specs.md) - [AR Language Translation Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-ar-glasses.md) - [AI-Integrated Eyewear Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-glasses-1.md) - [Invisible Display AI Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digiwindow.md) - [Refocused Mixed Reality Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-glasses.md) - [Ski Goggle-Inspired AR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-iris.md) - [Open-Source AI Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-glasses.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kering-eyewear-x-google.md) - [Wearable Computer Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimo-planet.md)