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General Discussion => Technology and Development => Other => Topic started by: Sorunome on April 10, 2013, 11:15:53 pm

Title: Google Glass
Post by: Sorunome on April 10, 2013, 11:15:53 pm
We all know what google glasses are, right?
I just stumbled upon this: http://www.techradar.com/news/world-of-tech/future-tech/google-glass-to-ship-to-developers-this-month--1143834
And I wonder, are they out soon? :D


EDIT(Eeems): title change
Title: Re: Google Glasses
Post by: Keoni29 on April 11, 2013, 03:44:31 am
Soon they will join googles graveyard of products that didn't last.
Title: Re: Google Glasses
Post by: aeTIos on April 11, 2013, 03:45:18 am
I don't like them. The idea is awesome but knowing google they'll track everything we do.
Title: Re: Google Glasses
Post by: Keoni29 on April 11, 2013, 03:48:47 am
Indeed. Like they already do, but with added video.
Title: Re: Google Glasses
Post by: Hayleia on April 11, 2013, 11:54:41 am
Who will seriously be mad enough to go out with $1000 on the head ?
Seriously, in a society with no stealers, those glasses could make a hit, since privacy seems not to be a problem for most people using Facebook and such.
Title: Re: Google Glasses
Post by: Scipi on April 11, 2013, 12:15:48 pm
I don't like them. The idea is awesome but knowing google they'll track everything we do.

I, for one, welcome our tech savvy overlords :P

Joking aside, the price right now is only high since it's a new produc. Eventually, the price will drop making it more feasible to use.

I'm also guessing there will be security features to help prevent theft like each unit having a trackable unique ID.
Title: Re: Google Glasses
Post by: Eeems on April 11, 2013, 01:20:47 pm
I don't like them. The idea is awesome but knowing google they'll track everything we do.
Android phones. They can already track everything you do.
I'd say look into their privacy policy, and see if there are settings to disable tracking etc.
Title: Re: Google Glasses
Post by: floris497 on April 11, 2013, 01:28:11 pm
I thought it is "Google glass" not "google glasses" what seems obvious is not obvious.
Title: Re: Google Glass
Post by: Eeems on April 11, 2013, 01:49:23 pm
I thought it is "Google glass" not "google glasses" what seems obvious is not obvious.
You are right, it is google glass, not google glasses
Title: Re: Google Glass
Post by: Spenceboy98 on April 11, 2013, 04:00:23 pm
I heard about this a while ago and thought it was cool. I wonder how much they'l cost...

/offtopic
This reminds me, I have a friend in 11th grade who works for Google(he hacked sony or something so they hired him).
Title: Re: Google Glass
Post by: Augs on April 11, 2013, 06:04:39 pm
I don't like them. The idea is awesome but knowing google they'll track everything we do.

I don't see the problem with this?

It's not like they will judge you. People google weird things all the time! Plus, even if they do they will never meet me.
Title: Re: Google Glass
Post by: Eeems on April 11, 2013, 06:15:27 pm
I don't like them. The idea is awesome but knowing google they'll track everything we do.

I don't see the problem with this?

It's not like they will judge you. People google weird things all the time! Plus, even if they do they will never meet me.
It's not about what Google will do with the information, its what others will do with it if they get their hands on it. Like oppressive governments, or law enforcement agencies etc.
Title: Re: Google Glass
Post by: Augs on April 11, 2013, 06:54:27 pm
Hmm I see...

But how would that info help governments, or law?

Don't network providers keep track of what you do anyway?
Title: Re: Google Glass
Post by: Scipi on April 11, 2013, 06:59:48 pm
I don't like them. The idea is awesome but knowing google they'll track everything we do.

I don't see the problem with this?

It's not like they will judge you. People google weird things all the time! Plus, even if they do they will never meet me.

The main problem would be with other corporations who would want to buy that data. There are also a couple other privacy concerns.

Edit: They don't keep track of you to the point of where you go and what is your routine in outside life. For instance, insurance companies could keep track of how often you go to fast food chains and artificially inflate prices due to "unhealthy activities," for instance.
Title: Re: Google Glass
Post by: Sorunome on April 11, 2013, 07:15:07 pm
/offtopic
This reminds me, I have a friend in 11th grade who works for Google(he hacked sony or something so they hired him).
wut, lol


/ontopic
I presonly am ok with google having my data, but yeah, the whole gouverment things, and what if google gets hacked?
Title: Re: Google Glass
Post by: Augs on April 11, 2013, 08:11:46 pm
and what if google gets hacked?

That is extremely unlikely

Also, this is relavent: http://www.cispaisback.org/
Title: Re: Google Glass
Post by: Sorunome on April 11, 2013, 08:14:23 pm
not AGAIN! -.-
When do they learn: the internet is for us, not them!