Google Glass Price, Review, Release, Apps: Pandora Unveils New App for Google Device
Pandora introduced a Google Glass app this week that allows users to enjoy music right in front of them.
The app, from what is touted as the Internet's top radio, according to CNET, launched Wednesday and can be controlled by voice commands.
Google Glass remains a niche product, at $1,500, and Pandora's head of business development said that didn't stop it from rolling out the app to see how wearables and radio work together.
"We can live in a world where people will have a closer connection to their music because they're wearing it somewhere on their bodies. It's less about us than about making bets on winners. We're trying to figure out the ultimate use," Ian Geller told CNET.
Users can select a station or create a new one with voice commands to play music by using through three options.
Pandora created an app that will use built-in speakers and bone conduction, or which can be used by a single earbud which is already included, or by using an accessory like a micro-USB headset, CNET reported.
Voice commands can be combined with tapping the touchpad to like or dislike songs as well as pause, skip and stop play.
The app was initially created as part of an annual creative project marathon held by Pandora.
"Twice a year, in the spring and in the fall, everyone in the technology organization here at Pandora puts our day jobs on hold and comes together for a Hack-a-thon. The 72-hour event culminates with employees gathering around (with keg beer) to watch each team demo their hack," Pandora said in a blog post.
On Wednesday, Pandora wrote that the result of this year's event was the birth of the Google Glass app.
"During the Hack-a-thon this spring, one team developed a hack for Pandora on Glass. It was such a hit that we decided to show it to Google, and we're excited to announce today's launch of Pandora for Glass," Pandora said.
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