Why Google Glass will fail with consumers

[Cstefan]

How is Google Glass analogous to any of those ridiculous suggestions? This isn't an indispensable tool, it's a one-shot gimmick.

This makes my point. People calling it a gimmick. It will either succeed or fail, but the mindset that something that can be astonishingly useful is a gimmick is the shortsightedness that I was pointing out. Nothin more!

 

[MarkXIX]

As a network manager I wouldn't mind wearing them at work and having a feed or notification configuration that notifies me of issues in real-time.

 

[bonkers325]

http://www.uproxx.com/technology/2013/03/three-reasons-google-glass-will-fail-with-consumers/

I agree 100%. I have no idea why Google or or anyone else thinks this is a good idea. I guess every nerd needs a pair of glasses.

People forget that Google sells ads, not hardware. They're after the mind share and they're trying to create new markets for themselves. That's all.

 

[Greenman]

It would be a nice heads up display when riding my bike, and handy on the job when laying out framing. In public it would just be rude. Also, it's from google, I don't want to see an endless stream of advertising all day long.

 

[shortylickens]

Most people dont actually NEED cell phones, but they sold incredibly well didnt they?
Even fewer people NEED smart phones but they are selling even better, arent they?
An even smaller minority NEED tablets. You know what I see all over the place today?

I wont even argue that this thing is necessary, I think our main concern should be how many will sell regardless.
I believe it might sell even with all its issues.

 

[SlitheryDee]

I agree with #2 and #3. I disagree with #1 because I've been living in a world with bluetooth earpieces too long to think that someone appearing potentially distracted all the time makes any difference to them.

 

[Jodell88]

Wow, derailed into an Apple-bashing thread on the first page. Congratulations.

Where did I bash Apple? Point it out to me, unless you're one of the sheep. Also, I don't think that everyone that buys an apple product are sheep.

 

[shortylickens]

I agree with #2 and #3. I disagree with #1 because I've been living in a world with bluetooth earpieces too long to think that someone appearing potentially distracted all the time makes any difference to them.

Having said that, I really dont want people using their phones while driving and I especially dont want google glasses on drivers.

 

[gorcorps]

Just go and use the damn touchpad or something then.

Why are you getting so defensive about this thing? Any complaint anybody has you swoop in with some snarky comment. We're allowed to be critical, and you're allowed to refute it, but you're not refuting it or having a discussion... you're just being a dick.

 

[NikolaeVarius]

Why are you getting so defensive about this thing? Any complaint anybody has you swoop in with some snarky comment. We're allowed to be critical, and you're allowed to refute it, but you're not refuting it or having a discussion... you're just being a dick.

What. I'm being snarky because all you're doing is making stupid comments about a product that

a) Hasn't been released
b) Doesn't have an API released yet
c) Can EASILY be changed by an App using said API's
d) Is already done on the product itself.
e) Is a developer edition not aimed at consumers

It's not being defensive, its about having a very low tolerance for stupid.

 

[waggy]

i won't be huge at first. the $1500 is going to stop most people.

When the price drops to $200-300 i do think it wil be huge.

 

[shortylickens]

What. I'm being snarky because all you're doing is making stupid comments about a product that

a) Hasn't been released
b) Doesn't have an API released yet
c) Can EASILY be changed by an App using said API's
d) Is already done on the product itself.
e) Is a developer edition not aimed at consumers

It's not being defensive, its about having a very low tolerance for stupid.

If you think everything you dont like to hear is automatically stupid, you are gonna have a hard time on forums.

 

[gorcorps]

What. I'm being snarky because all you're doing is making stupid comments about a product that

a) Hasn't been released
b) Doesn't have an API released yet
c) Can EASILY be changed by an App using said API's
d) Is already done on the product itself.
e) Is a developer edition not aimed at consumers

It's not being defensive, its about having a very low tolerance for stupid.

I understand the beef about the price and such, but you can't ignore it's a voice activated device. Being a developer version has nothing to do with that.

 

[Jeff7]

They're rude

Well, so are fucking cell phones. After a decade of common use people dont seem to mind any more.
Manners have changed, as they always do.

Used to be a time you never left the house without a hat. A lady never showed her ankle. Children never spoke in public.
We call that the 1800's. And its no longer the 1800's.

Some people would consider it rude if someone takes a call mid-sentence, and that the proper thing to do would be to immediately set the phone to silent mode and continue with the conversation in progress.

Quite a few don't, and the phone gets automatic priority, even if it's for something quite trivial.

2. They inspire mistrust [because they can take pictures and video]

As do cell phones. They all have cameras and most of them today do HD video. They can also record voice just sitting in your pocket.

Again, time moves on, manners change, people will get used to it.

Yup. No has issue with whipping out the phone to get video of anything and everything, and then immediately put it on Youtube or Facebook.

3. They're going to cost way too much.

So did cell phones, so they subsidized them while you were on contract.
Of course that actually makes them cost MORE, because obviously you cant run a business on smiles.
But since most Americans arent good at math, they dont seem to mind.

I'm amazed that they wouldn't be dirt-cheap. Time spent with Glass is time you can be spending looking at ads.

Hell, I've thought of that as a possible part of Google's motivation for their self-driving car: If the car is driving, you can be viewing ad-laden online content. Over many consumers, that's a lot of additional viewing time.

 

[Skel]

I honestly don't know if this would catch on with consumers, I'd have gone against the IPad as it was just a iphone with an oversized screen, so what do I know? I will say that regardless of if it will sell or not, either this product or the one after it will force a redefining of our privacy laws. You can't have a product that unlike a cell phone is always aimed and ready to record at a moment's notice. I'm not even sure they'll be a clear sign that can't be disabled that it is recording. Things like that will change how people would want that tech around.

 

[Newbian]

Even though I have seen maybe 2 episodes of dragon ball in my life I keep seeing this:

 

[Rakehellion]

Most people dont actually NEED cell phones, but they sold incredibly well didnt they?
Even fewer people NEED smart phones but they are selling even better, arent they?
An even smaller minority NEED tablets. You know what I see all over the place today?

Most people don't need hot water or electricity either.

I'm pretty sure it's indispensable for most people to be able to receive phone calls without having to travel home.

And I don't know how this turned into a discussion of necessities.

 

[Imp]

Even though I have seen maybe 2 episodes of dragon ball in my life I keep seeing this:

If the Google thing reads power levels, it's going to be pretty disappointing.

 

[DrPizza]

Think about what a huge step this would be with navigation systems. It could overlay arrows on top of what you're viewing, when a turn was coming up. No more annoying voice, "in seven tenths of a mile, turn right.... in 500 feet, turn right... in 100 feet, turn right... turn right now." Instead, you just follow the arrow.

^^^ prior art on the concept.

 

[Rakehellion]

What. I'm being snarky because all you're doing is making stupid comments about a product that

a) Hasn't been released
b) Doesn't have an API released yet
c) Can EASILY be changed by an App using said API's
d) Is already done on the product itself.
e) Is a developer edition not aimed at consumers

It's not being defensive, its about having a very low tolerance for stupid.

Your arguments are stupid. You're attacking people's comments rather than the addressing the device itself.

Some things about the device are pretty certain: It's voice controlled and will be worn on the head. Your turn.

 

[Newbian]

Think about what a huge step this would be with navigation systems. It could overlay arrows on top of what you're viewing, when a turn was coming up. No more annoying voice, "in seven tenths of a mile, turn right.... in 500 feet, turn right... in 100 feet, turn right... turn right now." Instead, you just follow the arrow.

^^^ prior art on the concept.

I suppose in theory that could work but do we really need more distractions for people when they are driving?

Having arrows show up on your windshield / glasses to bother people while we already have idiots texting while driving on such.

Not to mention if apple uses it then they would have arrows pointing to turn into the middle of lakes.

 

[Jodell88]

I recommend everyone to go and watch accel world. ^_^

 

[Hugo Drax]

I think in 25 years 70% of people in the us will be using them. It will be another layer of shielding to avoid social interaction and the HUD will be a big plus as people will rely on it to help them live thier lives and make decisions.

It will be popular amongst the children of the super millennial generation. More autistic than ever, less capable of problem solving skills and critical thinking ability in addition to ultra short attention spans. HUD will provide constant entertainment as well.

 

[Imaginer]

If the Google thing reads power levels, it's going to be pretty disappointing.

It won't read power levels, but it will read your soul. And market like hell to you.

 

[zerocool84]

I suppose in theory that could work but do we really need more distractions for people when they are driving?

Having arrows show up on your windshield / glasses to bother people while we already have idiots texting while driving on such.

Not to mention if apple uses it then they would have arrows pointing to turn into the middle of lakes.

Arrows on your windshield is infinitely safer than having to look down for the same thing. That's why we've had newer cars with HUDs that display on the windshield. Not having to take your eyes off the road.