Heads Up! 6 Wearable “Heads Up” Displays

Anjelika Temple
May 20, 2013

Now that Google Glass is showing up in the wild, all sorts of comparable gadgets and innovations are coming out of the woodwork. Contrary to popular belief, the technology of the “heads up display” is not totally new, though it is going through some serious advancement as of late. Here are 6 pieces of wearable tech that tell you where you are, take photos from your point of view, and disguise themselves as sunglasses.

1. Pivothead Video Sunglasses ($299): First up, video sunglasses that don’t look totally lame! These actually manage to look like regular sunglasses, and allow you to create high definition hands free videos wherever you are. Each pair of sunglasses includes 4 focus setting options, a crisp 44.4 kHz microphone, 3 video resolution settings, and the ability to capture stills and time lapse photos as well as video. If you want to be able to share images the instant you take them, opt for Air Pivothead (an additional $99) and connect your glasses to a wireless router that speaks to your phone. Not the most streamlined option, but pretty close!

2. Instabeat Swim Goggles ($139): Think of these as swim goggles meets an activity tracker. Instabeat monitors your heart rate, calories, laps, and turns during your swim. It’s an attachment that fits on any pair of swimming goggles and projects a color on your lenses in real-time to let you know how close you are to your target zone.

3. Vuzix Smart Glasses (coming soon): Described as an intelligent, hands-free display for smartphones, these smart glasses let you communicate with your smartphone seamlessly. Aside from being able to communicate via text, email, and audio, these glasses include an integrated head tracker and GPS for positional awareness. You can take videos as well as stills, and connect to the cloud. Visually, they look similar to Google Glass.

4. Epson Moverio Wearable Display ($700): These definitely have the virtual reality aesthetic down pat. Also powered by Android, this display lets you privately view video, experience side-by-side 3D content, play games, and enjoy content on a “floating” see-through display projected into your environment. There’s a micoSDHC card slot, allowing you to enjoy books, music, photos, and more whether or not you’re online. You can stream videos from sites like YouTube and Vimeo, and all on a screen that is perceived as 80 inches wide. The price is pretty steep, but promises Glass-level connectivity.

5. Zeal Live Ski Goggles ($552): For skiers who like a little more info while on the slopes, these goggles are pretty awesome. The integrated heads-up display behind the lens includes built-in GPS tracking, seamless smartphone integration to display notifications, photochromic tint that automatically adjusts to match light conditions, and polarized lens coating to eliminate glare.

6. Google Glass (coming soon): And finally, Glass. Glass lets you speak to it to take photos, videos, look up information, receive directions, and more. You can even share what you see while it’s happening! If you live in the Bay Area, you’ve likely seen a few folks sporting Google Glass in the wild, maybe even on Brit Morin, the founder of this here site! Stay tuned for a full review on Brit’s experience with Glass in the next few weeks.

Sorry Jiara Fans, This One Moment In 'Outer Banks' Proved [Redacted] Was Always Going To Die

Major Outer Banks season 4 spoilers ahead.

If you're like me, you've been crying about the Outer Banks season 4 ending since part 2 dropped on November 7 — and there's a good chance you can't stop watching those edits to "White Ferrari" by Frank Ocean. ICYMI, Outer Banks season 4 killed off beloved Pogue JJ at the hands of his high-key sociopathic father Chandler Groff. Some fans are so heartbroken they don't plan on watching season 5, but if you ask me, this one JJ and Kiara moment at the beginning of season 4 actually teased we were always going to say goodbye to him.

There was one Outer Banks season 4 moment that told me JJ was going to die.

  • Outer Banks fans are heartbroken the show killed off fan favorite JJ Maybank (Rudy Pankow).
  • Some fans are too heartbroken to watch the show again knowing how JJ's fate plays out.
  • But there's one moment in the first episode that teased something bad was coming.

    The JJ x Kiara moment you might have missed...

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    In the Outer Banks season 4 premiere, JJ and the rest of the Pogues create a whole new life for themselves after finding the gold. They start a business, build a home together, and in a scene that delighted OBX fans everywhere, JJ starts doing a crazy dance on the dock when he realizes they finally achieved their dream. When Sarah asks if he's okay, Kiara points out how he's never had a home, and that he's happy. Growing up with an abusive father figure like Luke could have erased all of JJ's joy, but knowing he has a soft place to land makes him more joyful than ever.

    Jiara shares a super sweet moment as they relish in the fact they somehow managed to make their dreams come true. With their arms around each other, Kiara tells JJ she loves him before they share a kiss — but he doesn't say it back.

    I immediately clocked this as a potential tragedy waiting to happen. After all, is there anything more upsetting than the "I never said it back" trope?! You know, where one person confesses their love but the other is too shy or afraid to say it back, then something horrible happens and they regret it for the rest of their life. Well, thankfully, JJ got to tell Kiara he loved her one last time before he DIED — Chandler Groff when I find you it's on sight!!

    And the one that brought their characters full circle

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    While JJ and Kiara talk about what they'd wish from the Blue Crown (an artifact that, according to legend, grants wishes), JJ seems to look at Kiara's left hand before refusing to answer on the grounds that, if she knows the wish, it won't come true. Paired with the fact he stole a ring from the jewelry store during his episode 6 crash out, fans are convinced he was planning to propose.

    But when Chandler stabs JJ and leaves him for dead, JJ tells Kiara he loves her, and that he doesn't need to wish on the crown because he already got everything he ever wanted. I CRIED. It's such a beautiful and heartbreaking moment that brings the character's arc full circle after he told John B. in season 1 he was convinced he'd never get another chance with Kie. Madelyn Cline was right — JJ was absolutely the heart of the show, and although he's the most rough-around-the-edges, seeing him wear his heart on his sleeve in his final moments was the perfect way to say goodbye. Even if his 7-minute memories made me cry even harder.

    What did you think about JJ's death in Outer Banks? Well, This Heartbreaking Outer Banks 5 Theory Makes THAT Death Even More Emotional.

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    See A Moody Chad Michael Murray & Plenty Of Drama In Our Exclusive 'Sullivan's Crossing' Clip

    Sullivan's Crossing fans, how we feeling? After season 2 opened with Sully in a coma and Maggie and Cal's relationship on the rocks, I didn't think it could get more dramatic. Of course, I was wrong. The Crossing is still in danger of closing, and Lola, Cal, Sully, and Maggie are all working their hardest to save it. But considering Lola is still bent on getting in between Cal and Maggie (and every time they finally get close, they wind up farther away than ever), it's anything but smooth sailing.

    This week, episode 6, "Revelations," brings some familiar faces and new challenges — and we've got an exclusive clip from the episode.

    Check out our exclusive clip from Sullivan's Crossing season 2, episode 6, "Revelations."

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    Now y'all know relationship drama in TV is my favorite thing ever, so I'm sat for whatever is going down between Maggie, Cal, Lola, and Andrew. I am team Maggie & Cal forever, and I'm very happy that Sully seems to be on Cal's team too. I mean, pushing him to fight for Maggie, and to encourage, support, and empower her when she doubts everything? That sounds like true love to me.

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    Season 2 has definitely upped the stakes from last year, and the cast is excited to see the fan reactions. "It just feels like you get a real good insight into so many more of the characters that we already love and kind of get to know a lot more about them," Morgan Kohan told Brit + Co in an exclusive interview. "Things really move this season too. It's definitely got a good pace to it."

    But don't worry, Sullivan's Crossing fans — there's way less drama behind the scenes. "As you kind of just get to rib each other a little bit more, you know, you just become good friends," she continues. "So it's just making fun and getting a little silly, which is great."

    Check out new episodes of Sullivan's Crossing on The CW every Wednesday at 8 PM EST/7 PM CST.

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    22 Flavorful Soups From Around The World To Try Right Now

    During bouts of cold weather, nothing warms you down to your toes quite like a good soup. From spicy soup recipes to more mild creations, soup is nourishing, warming and often packed with nutritious ingredients. Tomato soup recipes are a classic choice here in the U.S., but maybe you’re in the mood for something a little more… exotic. Lucky for you, soup is a staple in all corners of the globe. Try these 22 soup recipes from around the world next time you feel like jetting off to new (and perhaps warmer) climates.

    Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

    This one-pot Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is so simple and the perfect bowl to spice things up with salsa verde, poblano peppers, jalapeños, and shredded chicken. Taco seasoning and ground cumin top it off with amazing flavor. Add salty tortilla chips and even lime zest for a magical soup to cozy up to mid-winter. (via Half Baked Harvest)

    Easy Homemade Wonton Soup

    Though the concept of making homemade wontons may seem intimidating, this delicious soup is actually pretty easy to pull together. Ready in just 40 minutes, it boasts the flavors of authentic pork dumplings, shrimp and fresh veggies. (via Jessica Gavin)

    New England Clam Chowder

    For something a little closer to home, whip up a bowl of New England clam chowder. You’ll need bacon, pork, potatoes, an array of spices and, of course, clams. The fresher the fish, the better — but if you live somewhere without access to fresh clams, you can sub in canned clams instead. (via A Family Feast)

    Manhattan Clam Chowder

    Alternatively, you could try Manhattan’s version of clam chowder if you’re craving a yummy seafood stew. The difference between New England and Manhattan clam chowders lies in the soup itself — New England chowder features a white, cream-based soup, while Manhattan style is broth-based. (via Baker by Nature)

    Chicken Dumpling Soup

    Curb your cravings for a cozy comfort soup with this well-rounded meal that nourishes with tender chicken, fluffy cooked dumplings, and a flavorful creamy broth. (via Real Food Dietitians)

    Turkish Tarhana Soup

    Mix things up with this popular Turkish soup made with fermented dough and a tomato base, mint, and garlic. (via Give Recipe)

    15-Minute Curry Noodle Soup

    Curries are popular throughout Asia, particularly in countries like India and Thailand. This quick and easy curry soup is ready in just 15 minutes, and features rice vermicelli noodles. (via The Woks of Life)

    Italian Wedding Soup

    This Italian-American soup is often served at all manner of Italian restaurants here in the states, but its name is misleading. It’s not traditionally served at weddings in particular… instead, the name refers to the “marriage” of greens and broth. (via Jo Cooks)

    Hearty Mulligatawny Soup

    This simpler version of the famous mulligatawny soup is made with leftover roast chicken or turkey. Part Indian, part British, this soup is aromatic, mildly spicy, and so comforting. (via Vikalinka)

    Vegan Tortellini Soup

    This hearty, delicious soup won't take more than 45 minutes and is packed with vegetables, cheesy tortellini, spicy plant-based sausage and lots of flavor! (via Crowded Kitchen)

    Spanish Bean Soup

    This traditional Spanish soup is made with chickpeas, andouille sausage, onion, olive oil and red potatoes. If you’re more in the mood for spicy chorizo, substitute that instead. Either way, this soup will be nourishing, mildly spicy and *packed* with flavor. (via The Noshery)

    French Onion Soup

    Is there anything more delicious than a rich French onion soup topped with crunchy croutons and tons of cheese? We think not! This recipe showcases the flavors of French onion soup to delicious effect. We recommend using gruyere, asiago, Swiss or mozzarella cheese (or any combo of those four). (via Gimme Some Oven)

    Easy Mexican Pozole

    Pozole is a Mexican soup boasting the flavors of hominy and pork. There are red versions and green versions. This particular version is made with red sauce and is super easy to whip up in a jiff. (via The Spice Kit Recipes)

    Turkey Avgolemono Soup

    This traditional Greek recipe is made with turkey, rice and a little bit of lemon, making for a delicious comfort food that’s both warming and totally invigorating. In fact, you only need five ingredients to make this delicious, authentic soup. That’s right, FIVE. (via The Kitchn)

    Cuban Black Bean Soup

    Healthy and hearty, this black bean soup is graced with the flavors of black pepper, olive oil and garlic, and comprised of ham and black beans. It’s as nourishing as it is tasty, and can easily be garnished with Greek yogurt in lieu of sour cream in order to make it even healthier. (Of course, that will take away the authenticity of the dish, but we’ll let you decide.) (via The Kitchn)

    Creamy Coconut Soup With Cauliflower

    This soothing soup is a great way to get veggies into your day in a healthy and hearty way. (via Clean Cuisine)

    Ribollita

    Now, if you’re looking for a quick and easy dish, this Tuscan soup recipe isn’t for you — it takes roughly three days to make if you want to go the traditional route. Ribollita literally means “reboiled,” so this is a great recipe to make ahead of time and then reboil right before you’re ready to serve it. (via 31 Daily)

    Hot and Sour Soup

    This traditional Chinese recipe is warming, tasty and packed with nutritious ingredients. We particularly recommend adding kimchi on top, as it’s fermented and therefore contains natural probiotics. Pro tip: To make this vegan, just use veggie broth. (via The Kitchn)

    Locro de Papa

    Locro de Papa is an Ecuadorian cheesy potato soup that will warm you to your toes and fill you right up. It features annatto, a regional spice that you’ll have to find in an ethnic or Mexican grocery store. But trust us — it will be worth the extra effort. (via Curious Cuisiniere)

    Vietnamese Beef Noodle Pho

    Pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup that is often steeped for *days* in order to get the best broth flavor. However, you can make it much more quickly by taking a few shortcuts. In terms of beef, the best cuts for this noodle soup are sirloin steak, round eye or London broil. (via The Kitchn)

    One-Pot Lasagna Soup

    Got 30 minutes? This soup version of the Italian classic is the perfect, hearty, comfort food with ground beef, noodles, a tomato-based broth, and a delicious three-cheese topping. (via Averie Cooks)

    Easy Homemade Ramen

    Last but not least is perhaps America’s most beloved ethnic soup: ramen. Once you’ve made a homemade savory ramen with fresh veggies, noodles and boiled eggs, you’ll never go back to the instant store-bought version. EVER. (via Damn Delicious)

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