By Victoria Woollaston More than two years after Google launched its Glass Explorer scheme in the U.S, it has finally made it available to gadget fans in the UK. From today, any British resident aged over 18 can buy a Glass prototype from the official website for £1,000 -  as long as they have a valid credit card. The wearable headset has also launched with partner apps including Zombies Run, Goal.com and Shazam. Scroll down for video More than two years after Google launched its Glass Explorer scheme in the U.S, it has finally made it available to gadget fans in the UK. From today, any UK resident aged over 18 can buy a Glass prototype (pictured) from the official website for £1,000 -  as long as they have a valid credit card
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Scheme is available to UK residents aged over 18, with a valid credit card
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Explorer scheme lets people test Google Glass ahead of a wider launch
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It has been available to around 6,000 people in the U.S. for two years
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Google are rumoured to be working on facial recognition, a zoom-in camera and live internet streaming for a new edition
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