If you’re the type of person who joins the shop queue at midnight when the latest piece of must-have tech is released, the Google Glass must be something you’ve dreamed of owning. Although it remains a beta product at this time, there is now a way for UK residents to get their hands on Google’s latest and greatest invention. If you’re interested in wearing this amazing piece of kit, we’ll tell you where to buy Google Glass in the UK.

Explorer programme

The explorer programme is expanding little by little and the UK is the latest country to be offered the technology. Until recently the technology was only available to Americans but now UK buyers can get their hands on Google Glass. The system remains a prototype but Google now want the input from non-American users so they’ve opened it up. All you need to be is over 18 years old and you can buy one for £1,000. If you’re a UK resident with a UK shipping address, why not head to google.co.uk/intl/en/glass/start/how-to-get-one? There’s a short form to complete before you can be accepted on the course. This is also the place to visit if you would like more information on the device.

Specs

If you join the programme, what are you getting yourself in for? The following mouth-watering specs should be enough to get you interested in Google Glass.

Display

High resolution display is the equivalent of a 25 inch high definition screen from just 8 feet away.

Camera

• Photos - 5 MP
• Videos - 720p

Audio

• Bone Conduction Transducer

Connectivity

• Wifi - 802.11b/g
• Bluetooth

Storage

• 12 GB of usable memory

Final word

With a HUD, a camera, microphone and GPS, Google Glass can carry out all the tasks that a smartphone can. How long before it takes over and we leave our smartphones at home?