I, Glasshole: My Year With Google Glass

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/12/glasshole/

by kirtijthorat • 13 years ago

11 7 13 years ago

This article is very in-depth and a very thoughtful. As predicted, Google is planning to launch the consumer version (as of now only few early birds have it) of "Glass" in the year 2014. The future is on its way, and it is going to be on our face. Although the techies and high net worth individuals are going ga-ga over it but will it be legal, that's the question. Some reports suggest that many state Governments want to ban Google Glass at least while driving. There are some restaurants have already ban them for the privacy of customers. Anyway, it would be very interesting to see how Google deals with all of the hurdles obstructing to their platform changing invention in the upcoming months. What do you think?

captainmuon• 13 years ago

I'm afraid they'll ban all the cool uses of Glass.

You could use them to get directions, or to dictate a text message while driving, which would be much less distracting then touching a GPS or a phone.

One of the best use cases is already banned by Google - face recognition. I sometimes forget a person's name, and it would be much less awkward if I could press a button and compare the face I see with people I've emailed with. It wouldn't be such a big leap - I already use tech in that case.. but it's much more conspicuous to pull out your phone and to search old mails or facebook to find out if it is "Anne" or "Anna" or "Tom" or "Tim".

kirtijthorat2• 13 years ago

"I'm afraid they'll ban all the cool uses of Glass." -- But wan't that the main aim behind Google's Glass invention. What if Apple tomorrow launches an iPhone 6 with a sensor where it can detect the faces and gives the related information like Google Glass. So should we ban that too. Much of the details are already on the internet about you and Google Glass is just fetching it and serving you on your face instead of your browser.

bonemachine• 13 years ago

One of the best use cases is already banned by Google - face recognition.

Is it realistic to believe that they can enforce this "ban", in the long term?

strozykowski• 13 years ago

I've had Glass since July, and I have found that much of its use in my personal experience comes down to how I feel in any given situation.

I do drive with Glass on, but it is generally sleeping, unless I am asking for directions to a new place. As for restaurants and the like, I feel like there generally is no need for me to wear it, as it just brings up uncomfortable feelings in those around me, and it's easier to just leave it in the car.

Where Glass really shines is in the great outdoors. When I'm taking a walk through my history-filled city, or out playing with my kids, this is where I use Glass the most. Not having to take myself out of the situation to pull my phone out to take a photo, or get a quick snippet of info about a nearby point of interest are the killer features for me.

NAFV_P• 13 years ago

People get angry at Glass. They get angry at you for wearing Glass. They talk about you openly. It inspires the most aggressive of passive aggression.

I'm genuinely surprised at how controversial these glasses are.

Soon we'll see news reports of people getting into scraps because someone refuses to remove their google goggles. (Hell, I'm keeping them on, I can send the video to the police and have your arse slammed in jail.) Talking about the cops, they will probably be wearing them soon. In Russia, a lot of drivers have cameras in their cars for resolving responsibility in road accidents (another potential use). If the cops in your area are unsavoury, and you are a Glasshole, keep 'em on when they pay you a visit. If they complain, use that old saying "you got something to hide, eh?".

How about Google Gloves, when you punch someone and break their glasses (and their nose) the gloves' internet connection automatically contacts a lawyer.

There is a lot of potential for mischief with these glasses, I'm all for it.

I am far more concerned with the ergonomic and ophthalmic issues.

normloman• 13 years ago

Oh god, an app for glass that notifies you of NYTimes headlines sounds terrible. It's bad enough to be online and distracted by all this news you probably won't act on. But now it's going to be in your face, when you're walking along the sidewalk?

That's what bothers me about glass. You can put your phone in your pocket, take it out when you need it. But glass is meant to be on your head the whole day. Now you'll never be able to escape your co-workers flippant emails, pointless tweets and farmville notifications.

I, Glasshole: My Year With Google Glass

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