Putting the Internet right before your eyes
With the arrival of smartphones, our computers moved from our desktops into our pockets. Now, tech giant Google is betting that people will warm up to the idea of wearing computers on their faces in the form of Internet-connected eyewear. This new device, called Glass, looks like a pair of sunglasses from a science-fiction movie, minus the lenses.
The computer that powers Glass is built into the arm of the glasses frame, which also contains a touch pad, microphone and front-facing camera. Glass connects to the Internet via Wi-Fi or to the user's smartphone by means of a Bluetooth@link.
Users view Glass's display by glancing up at a small prism in the upper right corner of their field of vision. The prism displays the user's timeline, which appears as a row of cards featuring such things as current time, calendar appointments or email notifications. Users communicate with Glass by using voice commands or by tapping the touch pad. All voice commands begin with the phrase "OK, Glass" followed by specific instructions such as "Take a picture," or "Get directions to Gino's Pizza." Thanks to the use of bone conduction, users can hear Glass giving turn-by-turn directions or reading emails to them.
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mail n.郵件(集合名詞)
1. 複數不可加s，如果要數有幾件郵件需用piece.
- I received seven pieces of mail today.
2. 涵蓋所有的郵件，包括：letters, bills, junk mail..etc.
email n.電子郵件(可數名詞，因為email是email message的簡寫)
- Users can hear Glass giving turn-by-turn directions or reading emails to them.
- I have 45 email messages. = I have 45 emails.
letter n.信件(可數名詞)
1. 僅限於私人信函，所以seven pieces of mail≠seven letters
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innovation n.新發明；改革、創新
- The microwaving was an innovation that changed the way people prepare food.
微波爐是一項改變人們預備食物的新發明
- We provide a working environment that promotes creativity and innovation.
我們提供一個鼓勵創意和改革的工作環境
warm up to (somebody/something) =to begin to like or enjoy someone or something
- After a couple of days at the camp, the kids warmed up to each other.
在營隊相處兩三天後，孩子們開始熟絡起來
- Many people have warmed up to the idea of shopping online, but some still can't accept it.
許多人已經開始喜歡網路購物的方式，但是仍然有些人不能接受
field of vision 視野、視線範圍
- A rabbit hopped into the hunter's field of vision.
一隻兔子跳進獵人的視線
- Our field of vision was blocked by the tall guy in front of us.
我們的視線被前面這位高個子的人擋住了
- Traveling can widen one's field of vision.
旅行可以擴展一個人的視野
notification n.(正式的)通知、發布 notify v.
- Theo received a written notification that this application was accepted.
Theo收到他的申請被接受的書信通知
- Henry was notified that he needed to report to his superior at the base.
Henry被通知必須到基地向他的上級報到
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