Google's new goggles set to change our outlook

It sounds like something out of a science fiction novel, but the New York Times is reporting that Google is

developing a pair of electronic glasses that can stream information directly to the eyes of its user in real time,

via a heads-up display.

Loaded with a low-resolution, built-in camera, the Google glasses "will be able to monitor the world in real time



and overlay information about locations, surrounding buildings and friends who might be nearby," the Times

reported, citing several Google employees close to the project.

"You will be able to check in to locations with your friends through the glasses," a Google employee told the

Times.

On Wednesday, Google would not confirm whether the ultra-modern eyewear is in development.

"We do not comment on rumours and speculation," wrote Wendy Rozeluk.

The Times reported that the glasses will be Android-based, have a 3G or 4G connection, and a small screen near the

eye to allow users to optically connect to the Web.

The report also says that the stateof-the-art spectacles, not designed for constant wear, will display information

"in an augmented reality view, rather than as a Web browser page like those that people see on smart phones."