5 Awkward Moments Bound to Happen While Wearing Google Glasses

April 5, 2012 4:30 pm     Posted in Reality, Tech  Katie G. - North Central College g+ page


By Katie G.

Technology freaks me out, like truly terrifies me sometimes. Don’t get me wrong, I think the advancements we take in the tech world each day are amazing and innovative. They show just how much humans (and machines, thus the terrifying part) are capable of. The idea that machines and computers can do just about anything these days just makes me think of War of the Worlds and all those movies about the machines taking over, and humans being completely defeated and defenseless. It could happen, right guys? Technology is insanely cool, but also horrifies to my very soul. I want my cassette tapes back.

In the spirit of insane tech advancements, yesterday Google revealed their newest innovation that takes computers and smart phones to an entirely new level of awesome. They have come to call this new gadget Project Glass. Project Glass is a pair of augmented reality glasses that seek to provide users real-time information right in front of their eyes. Texts, video chats, maps, weather, etc. are literally right in front of your eyes. There is one point during the demo video where the guy with the glasses actually tracks his friend and knows exactly how many feet is away from where they were supposed to meet.

That is just so scary and stalker-esque. I have so many questions about this Project Glass hoopla, and I am wondering how anyone could avoid an awkward moment whole wearing these bad boys that literally track your very move while wearing them.

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    • 6 Comments on "5 Awkward Moments Bound to Happen While Wearing Google Glasses"

    1. Jenna says:
      Thu, 5th Apr 20129:10 pm 

      This reminds me way to much of the novel 'feed'… terrifying.

    2. Jon says:
      Fri, 6th Apr 201212:02 pm 

      Wow… the author of this scares me! War of the Worlds? Really? That had nothing to do with man made technology, try Terminator.

    3. Kej says:
      Sat, 21st Apr 201210:41 pm 

      of course you go. Those three hgints can be done a bit later – how often is your daughter being cute (always of course, but never in the same way twice)

    4. Youniie says:
      Mon, 23rd Apr 20128:16 pm 

      So glad you left a comment so I could find your new blog. I hear you about fniding your forever writing home. I am feeling that myself. Staying with my current place but definitely enjoying writing about things other than food and exercise I look forward to reading more!

    5. Sasami says:
      Wed, 6th Mar 20138:50 pm 

      How about when you are standing on a trian and you some babe with nice cleavage keeps looking at you like a pervert.

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