Google still figuring out how people might make use of Google Glass
0. phoneArena posted on 01 Jan 2013, 17:42
Project Glass is really interesting, an eyeglass form factor which projects images and data directly...
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1. dorianb posted on 01 Jan 2013, 18:02 11 0
Throw Google Maps on it. Now you really won't take your eyes off the road when driving.
More obvious ideas to come.
2. nnaatthhaannx2 posted on 01 Jan 2013, 18:13 6 0
Yeah, with lane assist and such that would be awesome!
10. MeoCao (unregistered) posted on 01 Jan 2013, 21:50 0 2
I think the technology is not ready yet for Google Glass. The key is pixel density, Google glass must have at least 480p to be adopted by the masses and the screen is just too small right now to fit that resolution.
Hopefully next year I can buy a Google glass.
8. Mxyzptlk posted on 01 Jan 2013, 21:14 1 16
I don't see the long term benefit of Project Glass. I can't see how this will lead to something unique.
9. MeoCao (unregistered) posted on 01 Jan 2013, 21:45 5 1
LMAO, what do you think about Apple's glass? Apple is working on it and has some designs patented.
11. johnnh posted on 01 Jan 2013, 22:49 4 1
I don't see the long term benefit on you writting this kind of comments on lots of phonearena articles. Furthermore you are no leading to something unique. There are 3 or 4 other commenters which are always being sceptical about google's innovation
4. TheMan posted on 01 Jan 2013, 18:39 9 1
I can see applications where getting information normally requires looking away from the central task (like gps/sat nav/communications already mentioned).
Then, there's always porn.
5. skymitch89 posted on 01 Jan 2013, 18:44 1 5
I could see something like this being used more for skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers, and military use, but not for everyday average Joe usage.
6. InspectorGadget80 posted on 01 Jan 2013, 18:56 10 2
First thing I will do is I'll make a software that would measure your POWER level like DRAGONBALL Z it will be awesome!
7. protozeloz posted on 01 Jan 2013, 21:05 0 0
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v=BsMSiVn6vpQ&feature=youtube_ nuff saidgdata_player
12. Edmund posted on 02 Jan 2013, 00:27 0 1
we are borg. you will be assimilated. resistance is futile.
I really hope google realizes the human brain can only perform one task at any given moment.
13. Rikkirik posted on 04 Jan 2013, 04:01 0 0
This is another money losing project, like most other projects from Google. Failure rate of projects from Google over the last 12 years is 36%. From 251 projects over the past 12 years, 90 has been cancelled. If you include all the projects that have been launched (or that have been a project for years), but are not profitable yet, the failure percentage goes up. These projects include automated cars, Google Fiber, Google wireless, Google TV, Google Cube (game console), Android (yes Android), Google Cloud offerings (Google Drive, Google Docs etc), Google Glass, Google Netbook, Google NexusOne etc. 96% of Google's profits still come from Search (adds). Except for search Google has a big problem when trying to bring new innovation in a profitable way to markets. Do I need say more.
14. dmckay12 posted on 05 Jan 2013, 10:42 0 0
I have to disagree with your conclusion. While many Google projects fail or make no profit in their current form, what they do definitely is. Google fiber was meant to be a sort of experiment to test new technologies and I am sure they will use the data in all relevant fields. Automated cars are being invested in for a long term payoff. What they learn helps them better maps, software, control systems,... that will become a goldmine in the near future. Google tries to create an environment that promotes innovation. Google Maps, Docs, and Calendar all started out as side projects and they all serve to funnel users to ads.
