Ion Glasses Are a Stylish Alternative to Google Glass

Since the first unveiling of Google Glass, there's been no shortage of promised alternatives. The vast majority are being touted by indie manufacturers, who have turned to crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo to raise the funds to bring their prototypes to market.

The latest contenders to enter the space are a group of engineers from Elche, Spain, who have developed a stylish range of prescription lens-compatible frames that are able to communicate with a wearer's iOS and Android devices.

Called Ion Glasses, they function much like a smart watch or any other Bluetooth-enabled smartphone companion, allowing users to communicate with their smartphone or tablet without having to take them out of a handbag or pocket. For example, wearers can see notifications for incoming calls, texts, emails and calendar appointments. They can also control some functions of their devices remotely, such as turning a smartphone's music on or off while it sits in a speaker dock, or having it take a picture from several feet away. Read more...