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The current version of Google Glass is a stepping stone. It's just to see what features people might unexpectedly use or find out they really want or do not wan

by dm2 14y ago

The current version of Google Glass is a stepping stone. It's just to see what features people might unexpectedly use or find out they really want or do not want. The future versions have unlimited possibilities such as automatically recording live events then replaying them, playing games, taking inventory, or even overlaying TV shows on top of screens at a bar so that you can effectively watch whatever you want. Infrared, night-vision, and auto-tracking of objects are also possibilities. The military has had such a system for many years, it's called Land Warrior. It can map waypoints in a 3d environment, give directions, display messages, and display any information that the user needs. I imagine that in the near future the system will be able to identify hostiles or friendlies, detect mortars instantly and tell the user where to move, and will be integrated with the boomerang shooter detection system. The possibilities are endless, we have to start somewhere though.

dorian-graph 14y ago
A lot of those examples you gave so easy to do from home, in a bedroom or toilet. The military use example seems fine and some useful HUD type information would be neat.
UnoriginalGuy 14y ago
Just like Google Wave. "Unlimited possibilities (no *current applications)." I buy a device for what it can actually do, not for the potential of what it could do in 3-100 years time. The ironic part about you bringing up Land Warrior program is that Land Warrior was cancelled in 2007. It still lives on but has never been expanded and or been adopted by other units or branches of the US military.
- lorenzfx 14y ago
  The German army has received the first units of a similar system ("Gladius") and will be testing it in Afghanistan soon [0]. [0] http://www.army-technology.com/news/newsrheinmetall-starts-gladius-soldier-system-deliveries-german-army http://www.army-technology.com/news/newsrheinmetall-starts-g...
- dm2 14y ago
  Land Warrior was restarted in 2008 and is most certainly being used and extensively developed. The current version of Glass is for early adopters, if you are not purchasing a device to explore it's potential then you are not an early adopter. Wave is still somewhat alive (donated to Apache). Google made it clear that Google Documents (and it's collaborative editing features) would be the replacement for Wave and would be more useful.
- ofacup 14y ago
  the ironical part is that being from a 3rd world country, this isn't really an option for you, is it? the other ironical part? now iOS is priced according to your disposable income... isn't it ironic, don't you think?
OGinparadise 14y ago
You do understand that to do all those supposedly great things, you have to wear the dorky glasses on (yes, they're dorky!) AND a have smartphone with you. So there is a cost, both financial and social. Not sure how you thought of the bar scenario, but people usually go to bars to socialize, they watch a game or show but usually in a group setting and that starts a conversation, debate etc etc about it. Not sure if enough people go to bars with dorky glasses on so they could watch whatever they like, alone. No doubt some would, but most would not. >> taking inventory Niche and "There's an [or 500] app/s for that." >> automatically recording live events then replaying them IMO that takes away from enjoying it, unless you're being paid to record it. My point is that niche applications exist but most people will not see the benefit of having glasses on. Google loves them, imagine the "unlimited possibilities" of showing ads right in your eyeball, but what's in for the wearer? Not much, IMO. P.S. I tune out people like Scoble, they're famous for being famous and they cement this by being social media whores "early adopters" or whatever. His opinion means jack, in fact it's worse since he's sponsored by RackSpace. Each time he gets mentioned, it's better for them and for him, thus the bombastic claims.
- dm2 14y ago
  If you are attending a sporting event (or anything really) and missed something, then you could rewind and view it or save it. The recording would not distract the user at all, it would be taking place in the background and would never be uploaded to the internet (by default). It's like having a photographic memory upgrade, except you can also share it. Maybe have a feature that records up to X minutes of video and overwrites it unless the user decides to manually save part of that video. Even during sexy time, overlay a face of gwyneth paltrow onto your partner. How about threat detection? Any snakes or dangerous creatures could automatically highlight in red and a warning message could pop up "Don't step here!". The "dorky" argument is just a societal norm. They have many plans for less dorky looking versions. The eventual use of this would be built into your eyeball or a contact lens. Yes, it's a halfway scary future but our children will not see it that way. I'm not saying it's the right way to go but it's worth discussion.
  - taylodl 14y ago

by dm2 14y ago

dorian-graph 14y ago

A lot of those examples you gave so easy to do from home, in a bedroom or toilet. The military use example seems fine and some useful HUD type information would be neat.

UnoriginalGuy 14y ago

Just like Google Wave. "Unlimited possibilities (no *current applications)." I buy a device for what it can actually do, not for the potential of what it could do in 3-100 years time. The ironic part about you bringing up Land Warrior program is that Land Warrior was cancelled in 2007. It still lives on but has never been expanded and or been adopted by other units or branches of the US military.

lorenzfx 14y ago
The German army has received the first units of a similar system ("Gladius") and will be testing it in Afghanistan soon [0]. [0] http://www.army-technology.com/news/newsrheinmetall-starts-gladius-soldier-system-deliveries-german-army http://www.army-technology.com/news/newsrheinmetall-starts-g...
dm2 14y ago
Land Warrior was restarted in 2008 and is most certainly being used and extensively developed. The current version of Glass is for early adopters, if you are not purchasing a device to explore it's potential then you are not an early adopter. Wave is still somewhat alive (donated to Apache). Google made it clear that Google Documents (and it's collaborative editing features) would be the replacement for Wave and would be more useful.
ofacup 14y ago
the ironical part is that being from a 3rd world country, this isn't really an option for you, is it? the other ironical part? now iOS is priced according to your disposable income... isn't it ironic, don't you think?

OGinparadise 14y ago

You do understand that to do all those supposedly great things, you have to wear the dorky glasses on (yes, they're dorky!) AND a have smartphone with you. So there is a cost, both financial and social. Not sure how you thought of the bar scenario, but people usually go to bars to socialize, they watch a game or show but usually in a group setting and that starts a conversation, debate etc etc about it. Not sure if enough people go to bars with dorky glasses on so they could watch whatever they like, alone. No doubt some would, but most would not. >> taking inventory Niche and "There's an [or 500] app/s for that." >> automatically recording live events then replaying them IMO that takes away from enjoying it, unless you're being paid to record it. My point is that niche applications exist but most people will not see the benefit of having glasses on. Google loves them, imagine the "unlimited possibilities" of showing ads right in your eyeball, but what's in for the wearer? Not much, IMO. P.S. I tune out people like Scoble, they're famous for being famous and they cement this by being social media whores "early adopters" or whatever. His opinion means jack, in fact it's worse since he's sponsored by RackSpace. Each time he gets mentioned, it's better for them and for him, thus the bombastic claims.

dm2 14y ago
If you are attending a sporting event (or anything really) and missed something, then you could rewind and view it or save it. The recording would not distract the user at all, it would be taking place in the background and would never be uploaded to the internet (by default). It's like having a photographic memory upgrade, except you can also share it. Maybe have a feature that records up to X minutes of video and overwrites it unless the user decides to manually save part of that video. Even during sexy time, overlay a face of gwyneth paltrow onto your partner. How about threat detection? Any snakes or dangerous creatures could automatically highlight in red and a warning message could pop up "Don't step here!". The "dorky" argument is just a societal norm. They have many plans for less dorky looking versions. The eventual use of this would be built into your eyeball or a contact lens. Yes, it's a halfway scary future but our children will not see it that way. I'm not saying it's the right way to go but it's worth discussion.
- taylodl 14y ago