Google has posted more information about how its Glass product works . Google Glass is a Web - connected wearable device that can shoot photos or video . Once engaged , Glass is capable of taking photos , recording videos , looking up answers on Google , showing reminders ( such as for a flight ) and sharing whatever you 're looking at — either via messaging or through a Google+ Hangout . Using the headset is as easy as uttering the words ` ` OK , Glass '' Google also launched a website with creative ideas for Google Glass .
Google has posted more information about how its Glass product works . Google Glass is a Web - connected wearable device that can shoot photos or video . Using the headset is as easy as uttering the words ` ` OK , Glass '' Google also launched a website with creative ideas for Google Glass .