At Google I/O in June, 2012, co-founder Sergey Brin showcased Project Glass by streaming live Hangout footage of skydivers jumping from a plane while wearing the smart spectacles.

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0:00 Sergey Brin interrupts the presentation for a special demo
0:46 Sergey connects with skydivers via a Google Glass Hangout
1:58 The view from a mile above the Moscone Center
2:49 The airplane doors open
3:15 Skydivers exit the plane and fly over San Francisco
4:02 Parachutes deploy
5:07 Skydivers land on the roof of the Moscone Center
6:01 Bikers receive the Google Glass unit on the roof
6:21 Rappelling down the side of the building
7:05 The final bike ride through the conference hall
7:37 The Google Glass unit successfully arrives on stage

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Video Editor – Vatsal Upadhyay
Thumbnail Designer – Tharon Green

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If you’ve been in the market for a Garmin watch but don’t know if you should get a newer entry-level version or an older premium, you’re in luck. Both have helpful health features like personalized tips, sleep tracking, heart rate and more.

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Host/Videographer/Editor: Owen Poole

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The Forerunner 70 is Garmin’s new, entry-level smart fitness watch. At $250, it’s Garmin’s cheapest Forerunner device, but does it behave like one? CNET Senior Video Producer Owen Poole swaps his premium Garmin for the Forerunner 70 to see how it stacks up.

0:00 Do You Need a Premium Smartwatch?
0:28 Unboxing and Initial Impressions of the Garmin Forerunner 70
1:13 Display Quality and Band Comfort
2:04 Initial App Setup and Feature Overview
2:46 Real-World GPS Accuracy Trail Test
4:03 Sensor Limitations: What the Forerunner 70 is Missing
4:19 Health Tracking, Software Updates, and Garmin Coach
5:39 Battery Life Comparison: Weeks vs. Days
6:23 Missing Conveniences: Garmin Pay and Music Playback
6:53 Watch Face Limitations and Final Verdict
7:12 Alternatives: Garmin Forerunner 170 vs. Fitbit Air

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Videographers – Owen Poole & Dillon Lopez
Video Editor – Owen Poole
Host/Writer – Owen Poole

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