Google Glass could alter the mobile landscape by becoming "numerous consumers' go-to mechanism for many things they currently do on smartphones, such as playing games, shooting videos, 'second-screening' and finding local businesses on the go," write Christopher Heine and Sam Thielman. Google has released a video demo of the augmented-reality project and is accepting applications for a trial pair from "bold, creative individuals who want to join us and be a part of shaping the future of Glass." Those selected must pay $1,500 for a pair of the glasses, which Google expects will be widely available next year.