Google Glass to allow real-time streaming of users' lives
Google Glass will allow users to create live streams of their lives, with the option to charge a fee for watching


A new app for Google Glass will allow users to stream real-time video of their daily lives online and charge others for the privilege of watching them.
The app from Livelens will let Glass users share live streams of their lives to be viewed by others, with the option to comment on and like videos along with other social features.
They will even be able to charge a fee for watching, and the app has garnered attention for its potential as an income generation stream for celebrities and wannabe celebrities alike.
Improvements will have to be made to the battery life of Google Glass before live, continuous all-day streaming is possible, but this is an area that is likely to be developed in the future. Google did, however, pull in-built video call functionality from the device as recently as April.
Max Bluvband, chief executive of Livelens, said: "We're excited to expand into the growing sector of wearables and we believe our Google Glass application provides a fascinating experience for broadcasting your life."
Livelens already has apps available on both Android and iOS.
The Google Glass app takes advantage of its unique perspective as wearable tech, and is able to effectively broadcast what the user is actually seeing.
Get the ITPro daily newsletter
Sign up today and you will receive a free copy of our Future Focus 2025 report - the leading guidance on AI, cybersecurity and other IT challenges as per 700+ senior executives
The ability to monetise these streams, as well as using social features such as Facebook sharing and comments, are also selling points for the app.
Caroline has been writing about technology for more than a decade, switching between consumer smart home news and reviews and in-depth B2B industry coverage. In addition to her work for IT Pro and Cloud Pro, she has contributed to a number of titles including Expert Reviews, TechRadar, The Week and many more. She is currently the smart home editor across Future Publishing's homes titles.
You can get in touch with Caroline via email at caroline.preece@futurenet.com.
-
OpenAI just launched 'Codex', a new AI agent for software engineering
News OpenAI has unveiled the launch of a new AI agent, dubbed 'Codex', aimed specifically at supporting software engineering tasks.
-
Acer's new Swift Edge 14 AI is a MacBook Air killer
News Acer's new Swift Edge 14 AI is an ultra-lightweight, compact productivity powerhouse.
-
Google Glass Enterprise Edition targets key business verticals
News Google brings wearable back from the dead with business-focused successor
-
Does a Google Glass firmware update signal a comeback?
News Google's ill-fated wearable could be set to return
-
Google Glass enterprise edition goes up for sale on eBay
News Unreleased headset selling for over $7,000
-
Is Google Glass set to make a workplace comeback?
News A new business version of the smart specs will be released in 2016, it is claimed
-
Google could be planning to expand Google Glass family
Rumours One Google Glass wasn’t enough, with the company reportedly planning to develop an entire product range
-
Is Google Glass dead?
News Despite Google ending its Explorer programme, the smart glasses are still in development
-
Virgin Atlantic trials Sony SmartWear to boost communication
News Heathrow-based engineers will get updates on the SmartWatch and take pictures with the SmartEyeglass
-
Google Glass sales to stop, with device set for design overhaul
News Google Glass is being withdrawn from sale, as reports of redesign “from scratch” surface