Week 9
Google glasses (2012) Google tried to appeal to the common public with the glasses, but the problem was that technology wasn't up to par with it's features and usablitiy compared to an average smartphone. Especially considering that having glasses that can potentially monitor your every action with an active camera made it an awkward gadget to be amongst people. Nobody would like their actions being recorder 24/7, thus making the design choice for the average person with similar use to the smartphone was a bad choice and the main reason for it's flop. However, in 2019 there have been found practical uses for such a device, mainly in working environments, where real time data needs to be accessed while having both hands full. For example, imagine working as a repair mechanic under a car and you see the cars blueprint or the issues location in 3D in-real time. It would make work faster and more efficient, especially for people who aren't that experienced or proficient. O...