Google Glass prevents camera
Points Google Glass, may be good, but people are not yet ready to understand and accept the idea of wearable computers in general and glasses from the search giant in particular. And in the vast web persistently sounds new tune: if the camera points scares people and prevent them from understanding the essence of new items, the search giant should give it up altogether.
Many seem unacceptable idea that passers be glasses that can shoot video. Fear has big eyes. Google Glass some even called "the future of the porn industry", because they allow you to shoot what is happening in the first person. Appendix Sex with Glass allows the partner to observe what is happening in terms of the second partner.
Luggage Google Glass is not an innovation :
Google Glass is located in the center of public attention. Including hostile attention. And almost all the concerns about smart points are connected to the camera, the least innovative and least interesting element is actually widely discussed in the media trends.
After all, nothing new to wear a camera on his head no. Moreover, sunglasses with camera, there is already more than a decade. Just this simple device is not attracted much attention. Are you interested in the camera, which can be worn on the head, can broadcast video over the Internet? And besides super high-quality videos! Looxie able to do it.
The second problem is that the camera outshines other features Google Glass. The vast majority of users of these points is used almost exclusively as their camera.
Yes, it's a great camera! Its quality is high, it allows you to shoot the first person. But to take pictures and video from the first person there is nothing fundamentally new.
What is the most important thing in the Google Glass? Points removes the barriers between the user and technology. And laptops, smartphones, and tablets are felt in the role of additional hardware, despite their convenience. This barrier is more psychological and emotional.
Google Glass makes the Internet even closer. The distance between the repository of information and the person becomes much smaller. Points at any moment to remind you the name of the actor who played a role in any movie.
For English-speaking users in general expanse: Word Lens app translates signs and menus in the cafe on the English language. It looks as if people really understand foreign languages.
A messaging using Glass and did a bit like telepathy. And these subtleties in many novelty. All of them are perceived as a real progress.
In other words, the most important thing in smart glasses is not some kind of camera, even very good. The main achievement is the Google approach to user information. If someone asked him a question, he is able to respond to it almost as fast as if the information stored in its memory.
Getting rid of the camera to reconcile man with smart glasses :
Experienced and familiar to users of technological masterpiece, of course, does not actually would like to see Google Glass lost camera. But it prevents the general public to take a novelty, it does not allow users to escape from photographing and pay attention to the more interesting features points. It is made of technological expert Mike Elgan defend on the resource Cult of Android so unexpected point: Google points the camera does not need it! Do you agree with Mike Elganom? Or maybe there is another way out?
In any case, the fact remains that the true purpose of creating Google Glass has not received disclosure in the minds of the masses. Mike Elgan exclaims:
People, it's just a camera !! It will not be anything more revolutionary, important, new, menacing and increasingly invades privacy than two cameras that has your phone or camera to your laptop or just a camera with which you walk everywhere.
So, if people are not willing to come to terms with the camera Google Glass, perhaps, Google should just remove it.
Then the people, perhaps, understand what to expect from the computer of the new format.
Google Glass may soon become a favorite tool of US law enforcement. New York City Police Department wants through digital augmented reality glasses to catch terrorists and other villains. Law enforcement officers have already received several pairs Glass test.
We have registered and obtained several pairs of glasses Google. We are currently testing their aptitude to learn how useful they can be for the purpose of law enforcement, said in a New York City police.
To date, Google magic glasses are only available to participants of the program The Glass Explorer Program. In order to buy Glass you need to explain why you need these glasses. Then Google will decide to accept or reject your request. If the answer is yes, then you will be billed at $ 1,500. This is the price for the right to join the ranks of the first lucky owners treasured Google Glass.
Interestingly, the news that the country's largest police department wants to test wearable electronics Google, came against the backdrop of the recent scandal regarding the exposure of former CIA officer Edward Snowden activities of US intelligence, which for a long time illegally monitored by Internet users. Then the head of Google, Eric Schmidt called outrageous violation of the National Security Agency (NSA) of human rights. In the disclosed secret documents stating that NSA regularly hacks into the Google server in its hostile use.
Press secretary of Google, said the company does not work with law enforcement authorities, and the police of New York bought the glasses under the above program accessible to every adult US citizen.
It is worth noting that this is not the first time that New York City police are interested in technological innovations. In 2012, law enforcement officers in conjunction with Microsoft is developing a system of crime prevention Domain Awareness System.
To date, the San Francisco police use in their work smartphones Samsung S4. Korean phones to help them "break through" the suspects in a criminal database in real time. Google Glass can do the same job, and identify criminals in the face. Digital glasses can also save the time it takes to complete the documents.
Given the size of the NYPD, which is about 34 500 employees, Google can make good money on the supply of cops glasses augmented reality.
Recall that the commercial release of Glass is expected this year. Meanwhile, designer frames for digital points Google has already gone on sale.
NYPD is testing Google Glass
Google Glass may soon become a favorite tool of US law enforcement. New York City Police Department wants through digital augmented reality glasses to catch terrorists and other villains. Law enforcement officers have already received several pairs Glass test.
We have registered and obtained several pairs of glasses Google. We are currently testing their aptitude to learn how useful they can be for the purpose of law enforcement, said in a New York City police.
To date, Google magic glasses are only available to participants of the program The Glass Explorer Program. In order to buy Glass you need to explain why you need these glasses. Then Google will decide to accept or reject your request. If the answer is yes, then you will be billed at $ 1,500. This is the price for the right to join the ranks of the first lucky owners treasured Google Glass.
Interestingly, the news that the country's largest police department wants to test wearable electronics Google, came against the backdrop of the recent scandal regarding the exposure of former CIA officer Edward Snowden activities of US intelligence, which for a long time illegally monitored by Internet users. Then the head of Google, Eric Schmidt called outrageous violation of the National Security Agency (NSA) of human rights. In the disclosed secret documents stating that NSA regularly hacks into the Google server in its hostile use.
Press secretary of Google, said the company does not work with law enforcement authorities, and the police of New York bought the glasses under the above program accessible to every adult US citizen.
It is worth noting that this is not the first time that New York City police are interested in technological innovations. In 2012, law enforcement officers in conjunction with Microsoft is developing a system of crime prevention Domain Awareness System.
To date, the San Francisco police use in their work smartphones Samsung S4. Korean phones to help them "break through" the suspects in a criminal database in real time. Google Glass can do the same job, and identify criminals in the face. Digital glasses can also save the time it takes to complete the documents.
Given the size of the NYPD, which is about 34 500 employees, Google can make good money on the supply of cops glasses augmented reality.
Recall that the commercial release of Glass is expected this year. Meanwhile, designer frames for digital points Google has already gone on sale.
Seven myths about Google Glass, which is necessary to dispel
The new category of devices, in addition to the increased interest, and also cause the appearance of a huge number of myths and others not entirely truthful news. One of the brightest representatives of these have become the world's first smart glasses Google Glass, which were submitted over a year ago. Because of the limited copies of this device expanses World Wide Web is full of great set of tales, we begin to dispel that right now.
Perhaps, Google employees really upset gossip around cherished points. Probably, this fact has forced them to publish a list of the most ridiculous myths. So where to begin cleansing the good name of Google Glass?
I always take a camera :
It's no secret that many lucky people who own Google Glass, often gets into trouble. Obviously, the reason is the ignorance of people about the principles of operation of the device. For example, the vast majority of passers sure that the glasses are in the mode of constant video recording, that is, of course, very few people enjoy. In fact, it is not. Moreover, the screen Glass locked exactly the same as your phone.
Points - for geeks :
Of course not. It turns out that the program of testing points from the search giant involved a huge amount of people of various professions. Among them there was a place for firefighters, doctors, journalists and even the Brewers.
Points - for the rich :
Yes, it certainly is not cheap: afford to shell out fifteen hundred dollars for a device, while with very limited capacity, can not everyone. However, as it turned out, many of the current owners, they got free. For example, as a fee for participation in a research program or just as a gift.
Points - a godsend for the spy :
Some fans believe the high technology that Glass was created for lovers of espionage. But agree, if someone wanted to secretly record a video clip with a pre-selected object, he could pick up a much more suitable device. At least one in which to start the video recording does not necessarily say the particular phrase.
Glass recognize you from the thousands :
Several months ago, many ardent defenders of privacy has a serious cause for concern: the Internet has information on the possible points to recognize the identity of the person. The company says that this function never appears within Google Glass. Even if such an application is created, it will not pass in the app store MyGlass.
Glass ready :
Unfortunately, the possible points are far from idea development. Recent recognize this despite the fact that during the last eleven months was released nine software updates.
Privacy Era comes to an end :
Similar allegations were heard in the late nineteenth century, when the consumer market hit the camera. Their prohibited in parks, beaches and even far away from all kinds of monuments. Whether it was necessary, given the current state of affairs? Hardly.
Years later, people will get used to Glass. Then the reaction to their owners will be much more loyal.
And in some of these myths you believed?
Evolution of Google Glass
Evolution of Google Glass
We first heard about Google Glass about two years ago. Since then, more and more different "researchers" as they are called Google, that test development. But until now, the product is not available to the masses. Nevertheless, the project is not in place, these two years, he is actively developing.
To see this, just look at the first prototypes. It seems that the key elements of Glass has always been in the device: the touch pad on the right ducky, a unique display projector, built-in camera. But at the same time something has changed significantly, and this, of course, the very frame - Sunglasses have become more or less suitable.
But the market for smart watches shows that the device is in the segment of wearable electronics must be really stylish. If you sell a smart watch, the first thing you need to sell them just like a clock, and then later as a cool gadget. Probably in Google is also well understood, and then what we know now Google Glass - not the latest version.
This is evidenced by the fact that Google has entered into a partnership agreement with Luxottica, the subsidiaries of which include such big names in the world points as Ray-Ban and Oakley. Undisclosed amount, but there is every reason to believe that the figure is not small, because the company can not only "give advice" design Glass, but also has a retail network for their subsequent implementation.
In addition to the external component, and develops software for smart points. And not only by Google, but by interested third parties. For example, the guys from the company Layar decided to remind all of us not only about the huge potential of smart points, but also on how they are different from many other smart gadgets that we can expect this year. And this difference is only a few words: augmented reality.
To do this, they have created an application Layar, which is able to determine, for example, that for a magazine in your hands and start a video related to read articles or recognize a photo and show the spherical panorama, made at the same place, and not only that.
Works all very simple. When the application is installed, the user simply say "OK Glass, scan it is", and when the image is detected, Layar, displaying relevant information - from a slideshow to video. For example, when it comes to choosing a new rented apartment, you can simply take a walk in the region of interest, looking at the windows of houses and glasses at this time will show the available offers in the newspaper. Or seeing a billboard with a poster of the new blockbuster that is called "on the spot" to see the trailer. All that really excites the imagination and plunges into the atmosphere the come of the future.
The app does not use the standard API for Google Glass, so it is not in the app store for glasses, and the installation runs from "outside sources." It is possible that the program to recognize individuals who by Google promises never appeared in stores in the future will go the same way.
Nevertheless, the main issues for Google Glass remain "when" and "how much?". Earlier there were rumors that the starting price of the device will be around $ 600. Not the cheapest toy, but quite adequate price for a look into the future. It is hoped that we will see glasses soon, at the upcoming Google I / O.
What do you think should look smart glasses and how much you are willing to pay for them out of her purse?
How many actually are Google Glass.
Recently, residents of the United States for one day have the opportunity to purchase such a high-tech piece as Google Glass. For something to be among the first owners of the device of the future, they had to shell out of their pockets $ 1,500. Quite a large sum of money, given the limited opportunities so far Glass, both in applications and elementary in society. Becomes doubly interesting to know how much it costs some assembly Points for Google? The answer to this question can be found below.
According to the report TechInsigthts, disassemble Google Glass on the cogs, the total cost of all the parts from which they are assembled, is only 79.78 dollars.
The cost of parts Google Glass
The most expensive part of the gadget is the processor at a price of $ 13.96, and the cheapest - $ 1.14 per pack, except for some BB + XCR, and takes out all the gift.
But do not curse "Corporation bourgeois", because it is only about the cost of the components. In the final price of a product is, by itself, the company includes its additional costs associated with product development.
However, it adds a bit of all of us confidence that the final version of the gadget will be available to customers at a much more affordable price comparable to the price of the average smartphone.
On the other hand, according to the Wall Street Journal, Google spokesman called the valuation is "absolutely wrong", without any further comment. Apparently, this is partly an attempt to save face, and partly - a reflection of the fact that the components are much cheaper today than when the first version of the Google Glass sold to developers.
And you wait for the available Google Glass, for example, at a price of around 300 dollars?