Technology is constantly changing especially with input and
output devices. I know this is a device that we are going to see in the near future,
but this has happened so recently it has not become very well known at all yet.
Most people have no idea Google has even released them yet. So for those of you
that do not know, Google has very recently released not only the newest input
and output device but also the newest pair of glasses. They are on the market but
have not become a huge device that everyone has to have quite yet. In my
previous CSC class, the professor introduced to us a video explaining to us all
about the new glasses that gave a new face to vision and technology all in one.
According to Google's website, the new Glass is going to allow people to “become
and explorer.” “From moms to mountain climbers, Glass Explorers are the first
to make, to tinker, to create, and to help shape the future of Glass.” Glass
was created to be a help to everyone whether its pictures, video, information
search, and even GPS navigation. The glasses come in many different shapes,
sizes, and colors. Google wants to bring the satisfaction level to its highest
among their customers. Starting at $1500.00, Google Glass can give you a
computer in sight with minimal hand use. Since the device has voice control, it
is as if you have a person doing everything for you without you lifting a
finger. When you want the devices attention you can simply say “Glass” and tell
the device to do something and it will do it. The models that are on the market
now look just like normal glasses but have the computer device attached to the
top corner of the right eye. I feel that a huge benefit to this is not having
to take your eyes off the road to send a text message or having your GPS system
right in sight. Although, I do think it could become a huge distraction for
someone driving or even walking down the street using their device. Of course,
Google tries to sell their customers with the idea of never missing a moment in
life again all because you have everything you need technically right on your
face. Even in school, when students are taking tests, they would probably have
to take their glasses off cause they could cheat very easily, but then the
student wouldn’t be able to see. I could see this device being more beneficial
than anything though.
I find that this device would be great for people with disabilities.
Think about it, someone who can’t even click a camera button due to the loss of
limb can now just tell their glasses to take a picture for them. People with
certain diseases that loss the function of their hands can now just tell the
device what to do. From messaging, to pictures, to searching the internet all
from your eye sight and mouth is completely incredible and can give many people
the ability to use technology like this again. I am sure there are many tweaks
and touchups to be made on this device to make it run smoother, so they will
have a newer one out in no time.
This is an exciting development, although I would argue that never missing a moment is probably not the case. I would think that getting absorbed in the screen that is constantly in front of you would cause you to miss more. It will be interesting to see how this develops and is integrated into life.
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