Google Glass isn't the privacy-killer the media wants it to be

3. MichaelHeller posted on 05 Mar 2013, 11:22 38 1

Easier to be tracked than with the phone in your pocket?

10. PhoneArenaUser posted on 05 Mar 2013, 12:23 12 0

Thanks for article, Michael H.
I think that you write best articles in PhoneArena.com and my question is why you are more in articles than in smartphone reviews? I and I think that majority other PhoneArena.com visitors would like to see more smartphone reviews from you, because current trend says that majority PhoneArena.com visitors anymore don't trust and don't take seriously reviews written by Ray S.

11. PhoneArenaUser posted on 05 Mar 2013, 12:34 5 0

I don't say that I like everything what you wrote (because everyone can have own subjective opinion), but I respect one thing, when I read your articles I see that you put more effort in articles than some other PhoneArena.com writers. Anyway I don't want to offend other PhoneArena.com writers, I just say that I think that Michael H. puts more effort in articles. And that's why I ask about why you don't make smartphone reviews. :)

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20. p5yb0rg (unregistered) posted on 05 Mar 2013, 15:27 0 5

Cell phones are very easy to track due to their gps and location based features. Google Glass however, will open many avenues and provide additional ways of tracking peoples interests, patterns, likes/dislikes, etc. Now, having the ability to tap into what we're watching/looking at during any given time, gives them full access to our lives.
It's so unfortunate for those who aren't aware that Google does monitor our searches and uses our results to personalize ads and what we intake.
Kudos to the uneducated.

21. MichaelHeller posted on 05 Mar 2013, 15:58 4 0

Any Google service that monitors you can be opted out of. GPS can be turned off. Google Goggles (which would be the only way to track what's in your photos) is an opt-in service. If you don't want Google monitoring your searches, use DuckDuckGo.

Kudos to spreading fear rather than knowledge.

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22. p5yb0rg (unregistered) posted on 05 Mar 2013, 16:10 0 4

My motive isn't to spread fear, but to pull back the curtains of those who aren't seeing the light or truth. Google's success is primarily based on their ads, which are focused around our search history/patterns. Do you honestly think randomly placed ads equate to success?
Do your homework bro.

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29. joey_sfb posted on 05 Mar 2013, 17:49 3 0

And you are the google glasses expert without using one.... Gee!!!

I would reserve my comment till i actually own one.

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30. bayusuputra posted on 05 Mar 2013, 18:09 2 0

Do YOUR homework, sis..

You CAN opt out!!!

wtf is wrong with people, they don't effing now something and then just effing spread some effing bull..

Yes, Google tracks you, but that's when you don't want to opt out.. I don't see any ads in my inbox because I opt out.. As simple as that.. smh..

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31. PhoneArenaUser posted on 05 Mar 2013, 18:13 2 0

Internet provider also can track you, maybe you should disconnect?

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33. MichaelHeller posted on 05 Mar 2013, 18:52 2 0

Pulling back the curtain means telling both sides of the story. Everyone knows that Google's revenue is almost all based on ads, and those ads get more valuable with more info on us.

But, we get benefit from Google having more info on us too. We get better search results, we get better services, and we get better products.

And, as I said, you can opt out of all of this if you want to. But, your ISP tracks every website you visit without your consent, and there's no opt out there.

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38. jroc74 posted on 05 Mar 2013, 19:20 0 0

Thank you.

How in the world does he think the MPAA and RIAA get info about ppl that download possible illegal material?

And if he is so paranoid...he must want Siri and Google Now to be half baked shells of what they are now. GPS apps are alot better when more of your info is known.

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35. jroc74 posted on 05 Mar 2013, 18:58 0 0

Hotmail and outlook.com has search history/pattern ads.

Hotmail and outlook.com can be accessed on phones.

I await for your opinion about MS.

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4. dr_fajardo12 posted on 05 Mar 2013, 11:37 1 0

conspiracy theory?

6. Reluctant_Human posted on 05 Mar 2013, 11:43 3 0

Yes Google was founded by the government after they were commanded by Illuminati to find out everything you do because you won't add them on facebook where you publicly and willingly post everything about your daily life..

OR bear with me on this one.. it could be because Google likes pushing the limits of technology because its PROFITABLE.. (cue ominous music)

8. technut posted on 05 Mar 2013, 12:10 4 0

You do realize your being tracked right now right???

26. p5yb0rg (unregistered) posted on 05 Mar 2013, 16:31 0 3

Do you realize you're not using correct grammar?

32. roscuthiii posted on 05 Mar 2013, 18:46 0 0

Do you realize your user name is comprised of leet? I mean really, leet?! So 1980's.

Oh, now I get your Google paranoia. You think it's 1984.

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16. Aeires (unregistered) posted on 05 Mar 2013, 13:43 2 0

There's a deep, dark cave waiting for you and your paranoia.

39. Jonathan41 posted on 05 Mar 2013, 23:50 1 0

Right "p5yb0rp". I'm sure Google out to get us all. Just like Skynet, I'm going to watch The Terminator right now to prepare. I'll be sure to not use the Play store though...wouldn't want them getting suspicious, ey.

5. Smart posted on 05 Mar 2013, 11:40 3 0

There are two "she"..........Who you talking about?

Both are gorgeous though....

And about google glass...I am excited as hell.....

Just waiting to get my hand on one....

7. _Bone_ posted on 05 Mar 2013, 11:46 4 1

Her identity is kept private.

14. disneydad posted on 05 Mar 2013, 13:01 1 0

Perfect avatar for this article VJ. LOL

17. Peter27 posted on 05 Mar 2013, 14:11 0 0

vjo003. she looks good only because of google glass. once she takes it off...

47. MichaelHeller posted on 06 Mar 2013, 11:22 1 0

I'm quite sure that there would be plenty of hate for an Apple version of Glass. Especially from our readership.

23. alexzibrit posted on 05 Mar 2013, 16:13 3 0

Yeah but who cares, it's useful, If I start caring about how something looks over it's functionality please kill me, I wouldn't deserve to live in this world anymore

37. jroc74 posted on 05 Mar 2013, 19:12 0 0

I have to disagree. Blue tooth...you dont look like a tool. Blue tooth is very useful, no matter what you think.

There are Blue tooth stereo head sets. How would one even know it was Blue tooth unless they were examining ppl's heads?

Blue tooth just looks like you are talking to yourself...lol. Women with long hair or ppl with hats on.

48. MichaelHeller posted on 06 Mar 2013, 11:23 2 0

Bluetooth made you look like an idiot 10 years ago, when no one knew what it was. These days, no one cares at all.

44. networkdood posted on 06 Mar 2013, 07:54 0 0

Ok, and you can opt out of ads...I block all ads on chrome for mobile and PC. BTW, it is 'ads', not adds.

50. pongkie posted on 06 Mar 2013, 18:19 0 0

however how you want to spin it that is how Google works. I understand you like Google but why block their "ads"? you are depriving them ad revenue.

28. alexzibrit posted on 05 Mar 2013, 16:50 1 0

Please explain what you mean by corrupt sire, cause my interpretation is most surely different from yours or you are completely wrong

34. MichaelHeller posted on 05 Mar 2013, 18:54 1 0

If by "corrupt" you mean "a business that aims to boost revenue", then sure Google is just as "corrupt" as Apple and Microsoft. But, if you mean corrupt in the dictionary sense, I don't think you have as strong a case.

41. the_v1s1onary posted on 06 Mar 2013, 00:53 1 0

Ok your statements are so off-base that I needed to register just to reply to you.

1. How is Google being evil? You claim they don't produce technology to make life easier for those who use their services? What? That's why they need your data! Because they need to know what you want so they can show you the money! Also, self-driving cars! Ever heard of them? Hell, Glasses themselves are making life easier to manage. After I buy them, I will not have to carry a camera 99% of the time because I will not need it! That's the very definition of easier.

2. Android is open-source. Therefore. Google cannot force anyone to do anything. They can leverage their own app store and services against their partners sure! But that's business suicide because what's to stop them from continuing as usual with Amazon's apps or finding new reasons to make their own software or even jumping ship to Windows Phone 8, because it sure does seem like Microsoft is paying everyone and their mom to make phones and apps for them. You point is moot anyways because if you want updates, go buy a little brand called Nexus made by, guess who?! Google! Surprise!

3. Google is always looking to make money? You obviously know some magic way of making money with an advertising business without advertising. That is kinda hard in my opinion especially when you have R&D cooking up new tech like self-driving cars, new servers, new mobile designs, Google Glasses, and whatever else you are going to have to fund. Hell, Google is selling devices at a loss. And to do what? To show the other manufacturers and consumers how Android should be. To make your life easier so you do not have to deal with all the crap that you mentioned about Android.

4. We all know the people at Google are not saints, but they are the dang closest you will probably get besides non-profits. Honestly, people call them devils for reading your data that you opted in for when you chose to use their services. What's more is people say this when they offer you a method of opting out of all or individual services. People call them thieves for hiding it in their ToS. Ever read their ToS? It is dead simple. They tell you straight up that they do not read your data with human eyes nor sell your data. Seriously, how about you take off your tin-foil hat and we will talk like adults.

42. jroc74 posted on 06 Mar 2013, 03:22 0 0

"Also, how could you not be a little angry at a gargantuan company that claims to be a saint compared to the other two, but doesn't do a thing about the troubles in the world that uses its technology to make life supposedly more simple."

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/tech/news/story/2012-06-01/google-china-censorship/55326416/1

http://www.techhive.com/article/2030072/google-street-view-to-map-abandoned-fukushima-town.html

http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2013/03/05/tech-fukushima-post-tunami-google-streetview.html

http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2013/03/05/google-breaks-silence-on-fbis-national-security-letters-that-demand-its-users-data/

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/11/30/google-and-twitter-join-u-s-in-helping-syrians-bypass-internet-blackout/

http://politic365.com/2012/12/24/google-helping-latino-businesses-sell-online/

http://thenextweb.com/google/2012/10/28/google-crisis-response-hurricane-sandy/

http://www.wncn.com/story/15588954/google-helping-homeowners-get-solar-power-with-75-million-investment

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-205_162-57562813/google-offers-free-wi-fi-in-nycs-chelsea-neighborhood/

http://www.nbcnews.com/id/40071530/ns/travel-travel_tips/#.UTcJXHdj8xg

http://www.budgettravel.com/blog/free-in-flight-wi-fi-on-three-airlines-this-holiday-season,11532/

http://www.anandtech.com/show/4661/google-fiber-goes-live-near-stanford

I'm not saying they are saints....but they do think about the world around them. I knew about 3 of these stories, just learned about the others today.

http://www.google.org/crisisresponse/

43. jroc74 posted on 06 Mar 2013, 03:36 0 0

Lets remember that while Apple and Microsoft has slung mad at competitors in ads...Google never has. If they have.....I havent seen it.

Its either a carrier or an OEM that does, but never Google. iDont commercial? Verizon ad. Maybe Motorola had a hand in it, dont really know.

49. MichaelHeller posted on 06 Mar 2013, 11:30 1 0

Big companies are not by definition evil. Google has done a ton of good for emerging markets by bringing better ways to communicate, trade, transfer money, etc to places like Africa and South America.http://www.google.com/africa/

Google doesn't claim to be a saint, but where are your arguments of Google actually being "as corrupt" as the other companies? Android update paths have absolutely nothing to do with corruption, that's just an annoyance.

As I said in my original reply, using the word "corrupt" simply doesn't work. Google is a business, so obviously it cares about making money. That's not corruption, that's the nature of business.