What kills it is the reaction people have to blue tooth douches walking around with that stupid little ear piece in. So we're going to go and expand the douche-gear and cover the whole face. "No, Glass, fuck you."
Google glass is perfect for sport's referees.
Arrows on your windshield is infinitely safer than having to look down for the same thing. That's why we've had newer cars with HUDs that display on the windshield. Not having to take your eyes off the road.
I guess I tend to agree with the article, although who knows if the most negative social reactions would actually manifest themselves. Anyway, the mass market isn't ready for these things yet, or even close to ready.
I predict they'll add some sort of visible indicator to the next version, so that when someone is capturing video or audio you will be able to tell.
Think about what a huge step this would be with navigation systems. It could overlay arrows on top of what you're viewing, when a turn was coming up. No more annoying voice, "in seven tenths of a mile, turn right.... in 500 feet, turn right... in 100 feet, turn right... turn right now." Instead, you just follow the arrow.
^^^ prior art on the concept.
Most people don't need hot water or electricity either.
I'm pretty sure it's indispensable for most people to be able to receive phone calls without having to travel home.
And I don't know how this turned into a discussion of necessities.
at 1500 they aren't meant to be consumer devices.
But after Glass is in the world for a few years, they will figure out what works, what doesnt, what kind of apps would be handy, which ones are a waste, what kind of UI works best, etc.
2nd or 3rd generation versions could be smash hits though.
This, and costs will fall substantially.
They actually have that. The prism display lights up red when video is being recorded.
Slew Foot said:because it costs 1500
once again, star-trek technology becoming reality: http://trekcore.com/gallery/albums/weyoun/deathdouspart_565.jpg
As a network manager I wouldn't mind wearing them at work and having a feed or notification configuration that notifies me of issues in real-time.
This, and costs will fall substantially.
Think about what a huge step this would be with navigation systems. It could overlay arrows on top of what you're viewing, when a turn was coming up. No more annoying voice, "in seven tenths of a mile, turn right.... in 500 feet, turn right... in 100 feet, turn right... turn right now." Instead, you just follow the arrow.
^^^ prior art on the concept.
If I had more liquid $ I'd buy a pair. These will probably sell out because I doubt google is producing millions and millions of them. I'd guess the initial production will be in the low to mid 6 figures.
Being able to take a camera out with you and take pictures by looking at something and saying a couple words is worth $1,500 to a lot of people on planet Earth. As a tourist gadget alone, it is worth it. All the rich asian tourists walking through the Versailles are gonna have 'em.