By SAM THOMPSON – Web Staff
“Human beings have developed a new problem since the advent of the iPhone and the following mobile revolution: no one is paying attention to anything they’re actually doing,” Editor-in-chief of The Verge Joshua Topolsky blogged.
It is somewhat shameful to ponder: humans living in an exquisite world that they now rarely pause to admire. Technology of the current market, in this sense, is acting as a deterrent.
“Those perfect moments watching your favorite band play or your kid’s recital are either being captured via the lens of a device that sits between you and the actual experience, or being interrupted by constant notifications. Pings from the outside world, breaking into what used to be whole, personal moments.” Topolsky said.
Now a tangible product of solution is apparent: one that views the world with humans while aiding them through their day. Instead of technology distracting people from life interactions, Google’s new cutting edge prototype is practically part of your senses. Google Glass.
“Welcome to a world through Glass.” A very sleek, white and pristine web page is displayed before me. I click to explore, my curiosity fully piqued. Images of the future appear. Your standard eyeglass frame, stripped of typical lenses, dons a lone prismatic one to rest on the brow. Glass opens a window inside of this lense making viewing possible without stopping normal activity.
A micro camera with High-Definition capability is one of the device’s most appealing features. This camera is the aspect that solves the dilemma Topolsky speaks of: The elimination of a median object between humans and their life.
“Okay, Glass.” The phrase used to power on Glass. Glass functions via voice commands: “Take a picture.” “Text Kathy.” “Direct me to Starbucks.” Glass pairs with your smartphone via Bluetooth and delivers information without an individual scrambling through their purse or pocket for their cell phone, unlocking it, opening an app, typing in a message or researching something and then finally, after some delay, finding what they were looking for.
Colorful and somewhat sleek, a splash of fashion is clearly attempted the chic consumer toy. Slightly problematic, this device comes across as rather quirky and odd. My only critique to the product, consumers would appear somewhat unfashionable.
Above all, Glass presents a new revolutionary convenience while eliminating an old distraction. It’s effective. However, if you aren’t making well above the average American, the $1,500 could pose as a bit too steep for Glass’s Robocop esque technology.
