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Sometimes, technology is simply ahead of its time. Honestly, I don't see a fit for Google Glass in society right now. That will likely change in three or five y

Sometimes, technology is simply ahead of its time. Honestly, I don't see a fit for Google Glass in society right now. That will likely change in three or five years, but right now, I feel there needs to be some kind of evolution to where Google Glass is considered "normal." It has already started with wearables - smart watches, fitness bands, etc. But it needs to expand in a more logical way before Glass can be included in that list.

robmcm 12y ago
Most things are tried a few times before the technology or society is really ready. Take the Newton and the iPad, I can't think of a product category which hasn't been tried before and failed. When you have a screen on your glasses or contact lense I can't see how it can't succeed.
jdmichal 12y ago
The watches and bands are just piggybacking on the fact that those things are considered normal already. Having a more connected version of the same without drastically changing the form factor is a nothing. However, Bluetooth earpieces still aren't considered "normal". I have no idea what it will take something like Glass to reach that status. They will probably have to very closely match the size and shape of normal frames, if the watches are any indication.
bsder 12y ago
> Honestly, I don't see a fit for Google Glass in society right now. There's a huge fit for Google glass. But there is no high volume huge fit. And Google doesn't care about low-volume as they can't move enough ads across it.
sthomas1618 12y ago
I think the concept is ahead of its time, but definitely not the technology. The whole problem with Glass is the technology simply isn't there yet: it is way too big. If you could fit Glass into the size of regular pair of sunglasses, I think it would have a huge appeal. (Or in my dream sci-fi scenario, contact lenses). As it is right now, its obvious and cumbersome. The mere sight of it is intrusive and awkward to those around you. I want the HUD capabilities of Glass, but without the weird stares of those around.

robmcm 12y ago

Most things are tried a few times before the technology or society is really ready. Take the Newton and the iPad, I can't think of a product category which hasn't been tried before and failed. When you have a screen on your glasses or contact lense I can't see how it can't succeed.

jdmichal 12y ago

The watches and bands are just piggybacking on the fact that those things are considered normal already. Having a more connected version of the same without drastically changing the form factor is a nothing. However, Bluetooth earpieces still aren't considered "normal". I have no idea what it will take something like Glass to reach that status. They will probably have to very closely match the size and shape of normal frames, if the watches are any indication.

bsder 12y ago

> Honestly, I don't see a fit for Google Glass in society right now. There's a huge fit for Google glass. But there is no high volume huge fit. And Google doesn't care about low-volume as they can't move enough ads across it.

sthomas1618 12y ago

I think the concept is ahead of its time, but definitely not the technology. The whole problem with Glass is the technology simply isn't there yet: it is way too big. If you could fit Glass into the size of regular pair of sunglasses, I think it would have a huge appeal. (Or in my dream sci-fi scenario, contact lenses). As it is right now, its obvious and cumbersome. The mere sight of it is intrusive and awkward to those around you. I want the HUD capabilities of Glass, but without the weird stares of those around.