In January 2014, the Creative Augmented Realities Hub at Manchester Metropolitan University started the first Google Glass project in cooperation with Manchester Art Gallery and 33 Labs from California. Being among the first in the UK, the project was aiding Manchester’s Digital City strategy of becoming a leading city for digital technologies. More and more people use mobile devices on a daily basis and wearable gadgets are at the forefront in 2014, expected to become the next big thing on the technology stage. Visitors were able to explore the art gallery in a completely different light, receiving augmented information to create a unique experience of cultural heritage. This project aided Manchester in its aim to become a leading Smart City.
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