Sick Kids Use Google Glass to Virtually Visit the Zoo

With all the talk of Google Glass' supposed image problem, it's easy to forget that the technology can enable some wonderful things.

For proof, look no further than a children's hospital in Houston that is is taking advantage of Glass to bring some happiness to sick kids.

Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston recently gave some sick kids, who are unable to leave the hospital, the opportunity to virtually "visit" the Houston Zoo with Google Glass.

The program is the first of its kind in the United States. Children wear Google Glass and participate in a "double Glass Hangout" with zoo employees Read more...