Watch: Skydiving Project Glass demo from Google I/O keynote

Google has achieved a breakthrough in augmented reality technology by introducing a pair of Internet-connected glasses, which it began secretly building more than two years ago. The technology progressed far enough for Google to announce "Project Glass" in April. And at its keynote yesterday, the company provided further details of the glasses by showcasing a Live demo.

The breathtaking video (we recommend it is a must watch) below shows a bunch of skydivers sporting the augmented reality glasses and jumping out of a blimp hovering 7,000 feet above downtown San Francisco. As the skydivers parachuted onto the roof of Moscone Center, the building where the conference was held, the crowd inside was able to watch the descent through the skydivers' eyes as it happened.

The glasses, which are equipped with a camera, show how the product could unleash entirely new way for people to share their most thrilling or boring moments.

With the glasses, users will be able to search for information, read text messages, watch online video and post photos on social networks without having to fumble around with a hand-held device. Google also started selling the device for $1,500 to San Francisco developers attending the three day conference. It mentioned that the glasses will ship early next year but won't be made publicly available outside the event.

With inputs from Associated Press