Augmented reality is a long wished for dream of many, and a logical next step for many mobile devices. Looking through your smartphone's camera to see an additional overlay on real world buildings and streets has been the most realistic idea to date. Even then that idea is very rudimentary compared to what's possible.

A few months back we informed our members that Google decided they would help us take that next step. They announced the project that is being worked on at 'Google X' lab which they're calling Project Glass. This is a set of questionably fashionable glasses that would theoretically project information in your view while you wear them.

Along with the above set of pictures with hip young people wearing the ridiculous set of glasses, Google also released a video showcasing what the glasses would be capable of.

After the project was announced and the video spread around the Internet, many response videos in the form of parody videos popped up to make fun of the project. I have to say - they're ridiculous and worth looking out for some fun. A common topic shared in most of them is annoying ads popping up all the time, and running into things. Here are our favorites for your viewing just in case you're looking for a good laugh at Google's expense :)

As of now, the pictures and device shown are just design images and are basically concept images. Any actual product that exists at the moment would be much bulkier, and it's hard to imagine how the shown product could actually create a useful heads up display. Fashionable or not, the idea for the glasses is pretty impressive and gadget freaks around the net are sure to want a pair should they ever become available, even at the cost of looking silly.