And you thought those Recon-Zeal Transcend goggles
from last fall were hot stuff. Truth be told, they still are, but Recon
Instruments' plans for the future make the present seem downright
mundane.
The big news here is that the
revised platform will be based on Android, enabling developers to craft
apps and in turn, owners to customize their GPS-enabled goggles in ways
not previously possible. Moreover, the technology will be available
separately from the company's own eyewear, with a "snap fit" version
ready made to work with Uvex, Alpina and Briko products. Wearers will
then be able to navigate through the interactive LCD in real-time with
the use of a wireless remote, and Recon hopes to eventually craft the
first pair of goggles with a real-time navigational system. You'll also
get Bluetooth capabilities, allowing users to connect with their
smartphones and see their music playlists, caller ID and text messages.
Head on past the break for the full rundown, and do your best to not get
those hopes too high. As if it's not too late for that already.