Life witha HUD - Google Glass

So Google just released a new video titled "How It Feels [through Glass]". It's a video from the perspective of people wearing Glass. Apparently it's 100% real and they even have working prototypes.

You can find the video here. (be prepared to be amazed)

So OT, are you ready for a HUD?

watching that video makes me feel like im not doing anything exciting with my life

I'll pass.

watching that video makes me feel like im not doing anything exciting with my life

BossPerson

read about this in The Economist. Apparently Apple is rumored to be developing an iGlass.Allicrombie

Sounds like another lawsuit.

I look silly in glasses..Also smart phones are distracting enough I couldn't imagine trying to have a conversation with someone wearing this.michael_1234576

[QUOTE="michael_1234576"]I look silly in glasses..Also smart phones are distracting enough I couldn't imagine trying to have a conversation with someone wearing this.Pirate700

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[QUOTE="michael_1234576"]I look silly in glasses..Also smart phones are distracting enough I couldn't imagine trying to have a conversation with someone wearing this.comp_atkins

[QUOTE="michael_1234576"]I look silly in glasses..Also smart phones are distracting enough I couldn't imagine trying to have a conversation with someone wearing this.Pirate700

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

[QUOTE="michael_1234576"]I look silly in glasses..Also smart phones are distracting enough I couldn't imagine trying to have a conversation with someone wearing this.Allicrombie

watching that video makes me feel like im not doing anything exciting with my life

BossPerson

Yeah, feels sad.

Wish my glasses had that, though.

Just what we need---the ability to record people without them knowing.

I can't wait for this and the self-driving car they have to come out.

Even if it works as well as the video makes it look I don't ever see it as becoming more than a toy you'd put on from time to time.  I just couldn't imagine wearing ridiculous-looking glasses voluntarily or saying "okay glass..." outloud would ever be socially acceptable.  Maybe people did say similar things about cellphones 15 years ago, but those have become necessities, this will never be that.  In the future with some technical advancements I believe living daily life with a HUD may work, but these are just too clunky and socially unacceptable.

still waiting for eyePhone

Well since I already wear glasses if they could install some kind of prescription glass in them; I would get them.

Personally I think it's brilliant. It would be especially good in a place like Venice, where it is so easy to get lost; plus it'd be awesome if it gave you information on famous landmarks along the way. For travellers/tourists this is perfect. DeX2010

Ugh, good Christ no. Distracting and probably headache inducing with no real practical use.

I'll take 2. I've been following Google Glass for a while now. I love the concept and I'm definitely going to grab a pair when they are consumer ready. :D

Also, when these are out for consumers, expect a ton of amazing Youtube uploads through glass.

that's cool i guess--but don't smartphones already do all that stuff? and with smartphones you don't have to adress it like it's a living thing.

seriously, saying "ok glass, ____" is fvckin weird.

that's cool i guess--but don't smartphones already do all that stuff? and with smartphones you don't have to adress it like it's a living thing.

seriously, saying "ok glass, ____" is fvckin weird.

rocinante_

[QUOTE="rocinante_"]

that's cool i guess--but don't smartphones already do all that stuff? and with smartphones you don't have to adress it like it's a living thing.

seriously, saying "ok glass, ____" is fvckin weird.

JML897

Especially with pictures and videos. Imagine all those times when people say "Fvck I wish I had my camera for this". Or missed a shot because of seconds.

[QUOTE="JML897"][QUOTE="rocinante_"]

that's cool i guess--but don't smartphones already do all that stuff? and with smartphones you don't have to adress it like it's a living thing.

seriously, saying "ok glass, ____" is fvckin weird.

Blazerdt47

Especially with pictures and videos. Imagine all those times when people say "Fvck I wish I had my camera for this". Or missed a shot because of seconds.

[QUOTE="JML897"][QUOTE="rocinante_"]

that's cool i guess--but don't smartphones already do all that stuff? and with smartphones you don't have to adress it like it's a living thing.

seriously, saying "ok glass, ____" is fvckin weird.

Blazerdt47

Especially with pictures and videos. Imagine all those times when people say "Fvck I wish I had my camera for this". Or missed a shot because of seconds.

Unless you wear this Google Glass thing with you everywhere you'd still have moments where you'd say "f*ck I wish I had my camera for this".

I mean, come on. Who is going to wear this thing wherever they go?

The price: $1,500, plus tax.

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[QUOTE="JML897"] You won't have to take your phone out of your pocket. Seconds will be saved. JML897

Especially with pictures and videos. Imagine all those times when people say "Fvck I wish I had my camera for this". Or missed a shot because of seconds.

Unless you wear this Google Glass thing with you everywhere you'd still have moments where you'd say "f*ck I wish I had my camera for this".

I mean, come on. Who is going to wear this thing wherever they go?

What's this twee f*cking indie music that apparently has to be played in every video about smart phones, tablets, laptops, and now this.

cool idea at least in theory.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/20/tech/innovation/google-glass-video/

The price: $1,500, plus tax.JML897

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And planned obsolescence will ensure that folks will be tripping over themselves to shell out another $1,500 a year later.

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[QUOTE="Blazerdt47"]

Especially with pictures and videos. Imagine all those times when people say "Fvck I wish I had my camera for this". Or missed a shot because of seconds.

Pirate700

Unless you wear this Google Glass thing with you everywhere you'd still have moments where you'd say "f*ck I wish I had my camera for this".

I mean, come on. Who is going to wear this thing wherever they go?

i thought this was obligatory given the nature of the device 

[spoiler] i never asked for this [/spoiler]  

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

[QUOTE="JML897"]

Unless you wear this Google Glass thing with you everywhere you'd still have moments where you'd say "f*ck I wish I had my camera for this".

I mean, come on. Who is going to wear this thing wherever they go?

 

k2theswiss

I mean, I get the camera thing looks dumb, but a display inside my glasses would be nice.

[QUOTE="k2theswiss"][QUOTE="Pirate700"]Exactly. I don't think it's meant for regular wearing (at least I hope not). It's for people doing sports, filming their kids, etc. I think.

Pirate700

1: you don't have to have it running 24/7

2: your eyes adjust

3: not everyone gets headache due to everything like you

4: if you cant multitask you shouldn't be using it in the first place

5: you activate what you want when you want,

6: the little monitor inside don't take up your entire eyesight so walking in walls is pretty stupid thing to say...

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

[QUOTE="k2theswiss"] already wear glasses My well have a hud...k2theswiss

1: you don't have to have it running 24/7

2: your eyes adjust

3: not everyone gets headache due to everything like you

4: if you cant multitask you shouldn't be using it in the first place

5: you activate what you want when you want,

6: the little monitor inside don't take up your entire eyesight so walking in walls is pretty stupid thing to say...

[QUOTE="k2theswiss"]

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]So you want a bunch of information scrolling at all times with video and whatnot? Besides the obvious headache it would probably give with wearing it regularly, I'd imagine you'd be running into walls, crashing your car, etc. Not to mention it looks stupid as all hell.

Pirate700

1: you don't have to have it running 24/7

2: your eyes adjust

3: not everyone gets headache due to everything like you

4: if you cant multitask you shouldn't be using it in the first place

5: you activate what you want when you want,

6: the little monitor inside don't take up your entire eyesight so walking in walls is pretty stupid thing to say...

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

[QUOTE="k2theswiss"] ok buddy.

1: you don't have to have it running 24/7

2: your eyes adjust

3: not everyone gets headache due to everything like you

4: if you cant multitask you shouldn't be using it in the first place

5: you activate what you want when you want,

6: the little monitor inside don't take up your entire eyesight so walking in walls is pretty stupid thing to say...

k2theswiss

http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/20/tech/innovation/google-glass-video/

The price: $1,500, plus tax.JML897

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Yeah they are just the early prototypes for people who are eager to try them out. That's why they aren't really trying to sell them as much as just show people the tech and let intrested people purchase. 

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[QUOTE="k2theswiss"] ok buddy.

1: you don't have to have it running 24/7

2: your eyes adjust

3: not everyone gets headache due to everything like you

4: if you cant multitask you shouldn't be using it in the first place

5: you activate what you want when you want,

6: the little monitor inside don't take up your entire eyesight so walking in walls is pretty stupid thing to say...

k2theswiss

Do you own stock in Google?

[QUOTE="k2theswiss"]

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]So you want a bunch of information scrolling at all times with video and whatnot? Besides the obvious headache it would probably give with wearing it regularly, I'd imagine you'd be running into walls, crashing your car, etc. Not to mention it looks stupid as all hell.

Pirate700

1: you don't have to have it running 24/7

2: your eyes adjust

3: not everyone gets headache due to everything like you

4: if you cant multitask you shouldn't be using it in the first place

5: you activate what you want when you want,

6: the little monitor inside don't take up your entire eyesight so walking in walls is pretty stupid thing to say...

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

[QUOTE="k2theswiss"] ok buddy.

1: you don't have to have it running 24/7

2: your eyes adjust

3: not everyone gets headache due to everything like you

4: if you cant multitask you shouldn't be using it in the first place

5: you activate what you want when you want,

6: the little monitor inside don't take up your entire eyesight so walking in walls is pretty stupid thing to say...

Allicrombie