Wall Street Journal reporter David Pierce was privy to a new form of pedestrian only, augmented reality navigation that is coming to Google Maps in the future. In the video below, Mr. Pierce takes his phone's camera and uses it to capture images of landmarks around him such as signs, shops, etc...
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Appears to be a Gear from last year. Put it on, set it up, tried for ten min. and the pain is still killing one eye like surgery with a dull shovel.
I guess that is what happens with astigmatism.
Anyone ever hear of a workaround besides contacts?