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Google has released the tech specs for its Google Glasses after shipping its first batch to developers today. So without further ado, here's what you need to know

• The glasses contain a five megapixel camera for photos but films in 720p.
  
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• They contain 12 GB of usable memory which is synced with Google cloud storage and contains 16 GB of flash memory in total.
  
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• The glasses are supported by Wi-Fi and Bluetooth but surprisingly not by 3G, which may be a drawback in the short term.
  
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• The glasses are compatible with any Bluetooth supported phone; the MyGlass companion app, however -- which enables GPS and SMS messaging -- requires Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) to work
  
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• The battery should last about a day during "typical use" however features like Google Hangouts and video recording will drain the battery more quickly.
  
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• The list of specs are missing one crucial thing: a price. Just imagine a number that is more than you can afford. You're probably not far off.
  
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• However, before you start saving up, you might still have some time on your hands before you can buy a pair of Google Glass. No official word as to their public availability as yet but if the speculation is correct, the specs are expected to be released to the public in about a year.
  

Full Stats are here.

Fit
Adjustable nosepads and durable frame fits any face.
Extra nosepads in two sizes.

Display
High resolution display is the equivalent of a 25 inch high definition screen from eight feet away.

Camera
Photos - 5 MP
Videos - 720p

Audio
Bone Conduction Transducer

Connectivity
Wi-Fi - 802.11b/g
Bluetooth

Storage
12 GB of usable memory, synced with Google cloud storage. 16 GB Flash total.

Battery
One full day of typical use. Some features, like Hangouts and video recording, are more battery intensive.

Charger
Included Micro USB cable and charger.
While there are thousands of Micro USB chargers out there, Glass is designed and tested with the included charger in mind. Use it and preserve long and prosperous Glass use.

Compatibility
Any Bluetooth-capable phone.
The MyGlass companion app requires Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or higher. MyGlass enables GPS and SMS messaging.

Google has also released the API (Application Programming Interface) for its glasses so anyone can start to develop apps that work in conjunction with Google Glasses (Can be found You must login or register to view this content.)

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Ill never buy one, but i gotta say these look AWESOME!
Cant wait to see what these will be used for in the future (e.g in next gen consoles!)

I stopped reading at no 3G...

Without that it is rendered a useless gimmick, I hope it's just in the dev models.

Hmm underwhelming to say the least, I was hoping for more. I do think the way they deliver sound to your ear is impressive but that's about it. Though with these glasses privacy is going to die.

The whole idea of these are great, but im not going to buy a pair, i dont need or want them, but this opens up alot of possibilities for the future be whatever they may be

Now just waiting for, "Someone gets ran over due to not looking at the road while using glass" on the news

I just think it's hilarious how simple they are. Honestly the whole augmented reality with glasses doesn't surprise me, hell there used to be this toy on the market a long time ago that you could send messages to people who have the matching set, but the message would appear above/near the right eye. Which you can kinda tell Google copied.

No 3G, uses old technology as a concept, and tries to make it sound like it's going to be the first of its kind. But in reality it's a borrowed idea, but with more features because the technology is 1000x more advanced than it was fifteen years ago. I don't think it would cost all that much to purchase, no more than new smartphones. And if it is Google is just a rip off.

I Thing is maybe Like A some of Product of Apple T)T

this could possibly save a life or two or help catch criminals in action.

Reason for no 3G is due to the fact it meant to pair with your phone. So your phone is your wifi that how I taken it so far. Reason is reduce overall unit price and battery life to last longer. It would also add to the weight on top.
Think the most intersting thing so far is bone conduction transducer for audio. Which is a simple technolgoy, uses your body own bones to help you hear the sound.
Saves on weight, not sure how good it would be for busy areas it should provide some great sound.

It would be much better if google plans to roll out it fiber network across the US along with giving users free access to hotspots if they own a glass. That is dreaming it would create a crisis for most US ISP's if google did that and charged far less.