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Wearable devices are still in short supply, but the demand for them is huge

Wearable technology may be in a state of infancy, but the market is maturing at a rapid pace. The demand for wearable devices is on the rise and many people are expressing their eagerness to purchasing upcoming products from companies like Google. This demand has been highlighted by the recent launch of Amazon’s Wearable Technology Store in the United Kingdom. The store has shown that many people have an interest in wearable devices, even though a relatively small number of these devices are currently available to them.

People are eager to get their hands on new wearable devices

Even in a state of infancy, wearable devices are somewhat advanced. Google Glass, for instance, uses augmented reality technology to enhance the physical world with digital displays. The device can be controlled with a person’s voice, simple head gestures, or with a control panel. Google has yet to announce an official release date for Glass, but the company did recently announced that it would make Glass available in the United Kingdom.

Amazon may become a very influential figure in the new technology market

Amazon’s Wearable Technology Store currently has more than 100 wearable devices listed from various companies. The store exists one of the very few platforms that cater to the interests of those that have a fascination in wearable technology. Amazon may prove to be a very powerful figure in this emerging market, especially as more wearable devices see release in the coming years and the demand for these devices begins to explode.

Wearable devices are yet another stepping stone toward more integrated technology

Technology has come to play a major role in society as a whole. The advent of smartphones began people’s rapidly  growing reliance on mobile technology and this reliance has evolved into an aggressive interest in new technology that can become more integrated in daily life. Wearable devices seem to satisfy this interest by allowing people to become more integrated with technology. This technology also helps make the features of smartphones and tablets offer a little more convenient.

Consumers in the United Kingdom can purchase the smartglasses for £1,000

Two years after being launched in the United States, UK consumers who own a credit card and who are over the age of 18 can now purchase Google Glass, which carries a price tag of £1,000 (just over US$1,700).

Even though they are on sale for the general public, the glasses are still in beta form.

According to Google, its wearable devices that have been made available for purchase in the United Kingdom are still only prototypes. The company wants the consumers who are the first to buy the product to use the gadgets, report problems and offers suggestions to help improve Google Glass’s future development. Once the beta phase is over, the official product is anticipated to cost about the same as the typical smartphone.

Glass can support prescription lenses and, soon, users will be able to choose from 5 swappable frames and 8 sunglasses from fashion designer Diane von Fürstenberg. In addition, owners of this wearable tech will be able to resell the glasses just as users can sell their mobile devices. At present, there are several different older models of Glass up for auction and for sale on the UK eBay site from US sellers. However, prices are close to £950, which is not much cheaper than the newly released prototype.

The Google Glass version released in the UK will have better features than earlier models.

Since it was first introduced, Glass has been revised three times and has undergone several software updates. The UK model will have longer battery life than previous versions and will also be equipped with certain customizations that will enable it to adapt voice recognition software to accommodate varying British accents.

Consumers have the option of purchasing the wearable device online and having it shipped directly to them or they can head to the “Basecamp” center in King’s Cross in London, which Google has opened up for those who wish for a trial and fitting.

In addition, the UK variant of Google Glass can run “Glassware”, specialized Android apps. There will be 5 new apps made available from launch that are specific to the UK. These include apps from Guardian, Shazam, Star Chart, goal.com and Zombies Run.