Take a look at these Eyez

If you’re looking for a different way of capturing your memories, you might want to take a look at these Eyez.
Embedded into a pair of stylish frames, this new product form ZionEyez is capable of recording HD at 720p @30fps onto its internal 8GB flash memory, which can later be transferred onto a computer via microUSB, Bluetooth or straight into your smartphone through Wi-Fi. Live streaming to your favorite social networking site also possible, which should find favor with a lot of consumers.
Its wide-angled fixed focus lens rests on the frame’s right hand side, and is barely visible. It also features a discreet microphone which is mounted on the glasses’ arm and records audio at 128kb/s. Battery life is estimated at approximately 3 hours.
Moreover, the glass is interchangeable and users will have a choice between clear or shaded tones. Eyez can be fitted with prescription lenses as well, which caters to virtually every optic need.

How does this open up new ways of recording your memories? Well, now you can actually enjoy the moment while you record it, and everything is captured from a more authentic perspective – your perspective. You no longer have to view live action through a screen as you record, and having your hands free allows you unprecedented freedom.
Obviously, Eyez creative applications shall be left to your fancy, but this product definitely opens up a wealth of imaginative possibilities.

Source: Zion Eyez via Gizmag

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Facebook rolls out facial recognition feature without notifying users that it’s on by default

Facebook hasn’t had the best track record when it comes to privacy concerns, and a new feature isn’t about to buck that trend. Facebook has rolled out its suggest tag feature, which uses newly developed facial recognition software to tag people. The official blog post on the Facebook blog explains the process: “Because photos are such an important part of Facebook, we want to be sure you know exactly how tag suggestions work: When you or a friend upload new photos, we use face recognition software—similar to that found in many photo editing tools—to match your new photos to other photos you’re tagged in. We group similar photos together and, whenever possible, suggest the name of the friend in the photos.” Not all of us are comfortable in being tagged in photos, and the fact that Facebook is pushing your friends to tag you is a little bit disconcerting, especially when the feature is turned on by default. Security site Sophos comments that “many people feel distinctly uncomfortable about a site like Facebook learning what they look like, and using that information without their permission.” We agree. Users should opt-in to any new features that any social networking site rolls out (especially when it involves making private information public) instead of opting-out instead. The site also lays down a list of things you need to do to opt-out of the feature. We’ve linked it below for your perusal.
Source: Sophos

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