With news of retracted invites and winners of the #IfIHadAGlass contest, it seems that fewer people will get to experience for themselves as early as now the benefits of Google's newest creation.

For most people, the idea of the Google Glass is still murky or unimaginable, despite the videos that Google has released depicting how it aims to connect your real-time life with your online one.

To better understand the workings, components, and features of the Glass, Martin Missfeldt, a German designer, has come up with a simple infographics solution that shows you what you need to know about Google Glass.

According to Daily Mail, it seems that the main function of Google Glass is to utilize the visual layer over what you see in real life, hence creating an augmented reality, a game-changer when it comes to on-the-go technology.

"Google Glass contains a mini-projector, which projected the layer via a clever, semi-transparent prism directly over the retina in the eye," said Missfeldt to Daily Mail. "Because oft his image, even though it is so close o the eye, [it] is sharp and clear."

Missfeldt dubs this as clever engineering, but still has its own faults, particularly for those who have prescription lenses. But given the breadth of detail that came in creating the Glass, it's only a matter of time until customizable lenses are created.

Already banned before release

Other developments for the Glass are not so positive, with the news of the device being banned in certain establishments well before the actual release of the product has been implemented.

The Hollywood Gossip reports that the Glass will not be welcomed in places such as movie theaters, casinos, and strip clubs, to name a few. Gyms are even contemplating on allowing the device once it hits retail, considering the many unsavory uses it can have in the locker room.

What's interesting to note would be how other similar devices would be received in such establishments. The Glass is the biggest name in wearable technology but it isn't the only one in the market today. And this other contender is actually aiming to improve the look of the Glass to make it more "geek chic" rather than just plain geek.

Epiphany Eyewear: Wear your technology stylishly and inconspicuously

Entering the scene to rival Glass again is Vergence Labs, who's looking to deliver the same experience but with a more stylish flair.

What you have here s the case of the having two very similar products packaged in different ways. For starters, Epiphany Eyewear features a computer, a high-def video camera, software and apps for mobile, and a livestream for videos, reports Venture Beat.

Connectivity is also a main feature, as you can stream videos, view photos, and share content to your friends via mobile apps that Vergence Labs is currently developing. The glasses can also be connected to devices, so uploading videos and content can be all the more easier.

Its add-ons are not just about fashion but also practicality, as the lenses of the eyewear have a protective layer for ultraviolet rays as well as a function to block polarized reflections. And it also allows you to adjust the sunglass lens darkness.

What's more, while Google Glass is still looking at a holiday release, Epiphany Eyewear is already in production, with pre-orders already being accepted in their website. And compared to Google Glass's team, the entire Epiphany Eyewear team consisted of only seven staffers, even including an intern and a science student.

"We love geeks, but the Google Glass design is off the far end of the spectrum of Star Trek," said Vergence Labs chief executive and co-founder to Venture Beat. "It starts to feel like a costume on your face. We have progressive designs that marry form with function. We call it geek chic."

The only difference is that Epiphany Eyewear does not have any voice command to power the apps and functions, but that is not a far-off added feature, if the product takes off.

You can get your Epiphany Eyewear at $299 for the 8GB memory version, $399 for the 16GB version and $499 for the 32GB version.