If they can make them look like Ray-Bans or some other classic, timeless design, fine. Anything else, no thanks.
[doublepost=1479183842][/doublepost]Virtual reality will be larger than augmented reality. People need an escape from this horrible reality, they don't need metrics confirming how miserable they truly are.
As part of its effort to expand further into wearable devices, Apple is working on a set of smart glasses, reports Bloomberg. Citing sources familiar with Apple's plans, the site says the smart glasses would connect wirelessly to the iPhone, much like the Apple Watch, and would display "images and other information" to the wearer.
Apple has contacted potential suppliers about its glasses project and has ordered "small quantities" of near-eye displays, suggesting the project is in the exploratory prototyping phase of development. If work on the glasses progresses, they could be released in 2018.
Apple's glasses sound similar to Google Glass, the head-mounted display that Google first introduced in 2013. Google Glass used augmented reality and voice commands to allow users to do things like check the weather, make phone calls, and capture photographs. Apple's product could be similar in functionality.Google Glass was highly criticized because of privacy concerns, and as a result, it never really caught on with consumers. Google eventually stopped developing Google Glass in January of 2015.![]()
Google Glass
It is not clear how Apple would overcome the privacy and safety issues that Google faced, nor if the project will progress, but Apple CEO Tim Cook has expressed Apple's deep interest in augmented reality multiple times over the last few months, suggesting something big is in the works. "AR can be really great," he said in July. "We have been and continue to invest a lot in this. We're high on AR in the long run."
Past rumors have also indicated Apple is exploring a number of virtual and augmented reality projects, including a full VR headset. Apple has a full team dedicated to AR and VR research and how the technologies can be incorporated into future Apple products. Cook recently said that he believes augmented reality would be more useful and interesting to people than virtual reality.
Article Link: Apple Testing Augmented Reality 'Smart Glasses' That Connect to iPhone
Wow, it could be!AppleWatch + Glasses + AirPods could be the 1-2-3 punch that gradually replaces the iPhone and sets Apple up for the next decade.
A full computer on your wrist and glasses that provide a place for larger visual information. AirPods in your ears for full time Siri interaction. That's all you need for a wearable computer environment.
Google HomeI would like Apple to develop an Amazon Echo/Google Home competitor. Google Glass failed for a reason
It's ok that Apple is exploring other options, but it's not ok for them to deviate from their roots. Ignoring the Mac is a huge mistake.
[doublepost=1479183842][/doublepost]Virtual reality will be larger than augmented reality. People need an escape from this horrible reality, they don't need metrics confirming how miserable they truly are.
I would like Apple to develop an Amazon Echo/Google Home competitor.
the next smart move, I can already hear Jony proclaim "Luxottica is f****d"As part of its effort to expand further into wearable devices, Apple is working on a set of smart glasses, reports Bloomberg. Citing sources familiar with Apple's plans, the site says the smart glasses would connect wirelessly to the iPhone, much like the Apple Watch, and would display "images and other information" to the wearer.
How'd that work out for "The Lawnmower Man".Virtual reality will be larger than augmented reality. People need an escape from this horrible reality, they don't need metrics confirming how miserable they truly are.
No, people like to interact with the world around them.
Just see how popular social networks are. If you like, you can view it as augmented reality. You can keep track of hundreds of people, have a library of your photos, document what you have done, see what others are up to, you can create events or follow topics. This would be much harder without computer assistance.
Same will be true with augmented reality glasses, but they will help you in your everyday life.
If you leave home without the wallet, you will get a notification. You will not need to remember PIN number because it will popup when you see the keypad. When you are at a bus station, you will see how many minute you need to wait. You will be able to select music by a few hand gestures. You will see direction when you drive. If you look at a product in a store you will see user ratings etc etc. This will change everything.
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No, Apple should not waste engineering resources copying inferior products. Think like Jobs, not Steve Ballmer.
it's much better to use to the smart phone or iGlasses which you carry with you all the time.
AppleWatch + Glasses + AirPods could be the 1-2-3 punch that gradually replaces the iPhone and sets Apple up for the next decade.
A full computer on your wrist and glasses that provide a place for larger visual information. AirPods in your ears for full time Siri interaction. That's all you need for a wearable computer environment.
Hmm. Makes me wonder if Apple will rebrand the iPhone as Apple Phone for its 10th anniversary.No not iGlasses. Apple Glasses
I often forget my wallet now, but mywatch 'saves the day'
apple should be pushing apple pay more instead of silly, creepy take photos / videos glasses that freek everyone out.
Too late:
The world has left you behind.