Google Glass gets barcode scanning powers

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eBay has announced that its RedLaser barcode scanning app will be landing on Google Glass, empowering impulse shoppers with a dangerous new way to part with their money faster than ever.

The RedLaser app is already available on Android and iOS, and uses a camera to scan barcodes before showing a list of prices from different retailers, including, of course, eBay itself.

It can even serve up directions to nearby stores which sell the item you’re after, which is a feature that’ll match up with Google Glass’ navigation features rather nicely.

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