Not too long ago Facebook has presented a new model of smart glasses called Stories. The design was prepared in collaboration with Ray-Ban, a company known for selling sunglasses. Partnering with a designer that’s in a fashion industry rather than going pure-tech proved to be very beneficial for Facebook as the new Ray-Ban Stories actually look like a stylish accessory rather than an electronic gadget.
Unfortunately, that is it when it comes to the big news. Other than looking good the $299 glasses take pictures and videos, play music, and answer phone calls – nothing special. So why do different tech companies keep on producing smart glasses that can barely do more than wireless earphones? Personally, I think it makes no sense, at least not right now. Smart glasses have the potential to become a big hit but they must do more. Nobody’s going to wear glasses they don’t actually need to see well, all day long unless they reach the point of being comparable with a smartphone. That means things like access to the internet and apps like google maps or showing text messages and notifications. Facebook did a good job managing to put all the necessary technology in a frame just millimeters thicker and 5 grams heavier than a regular pair of Ray-Bans
In general, I do believe that smart glasses as a concept seem promising. But smart glasses today, with their current features just don’t make sense. You still have to carry around your phone for the glasses to work so why bother.
Sources:
The Guardian
vrsource.com
You have a certain point, but there is something more to it. The thing is, all first computers could was simple mathematical equations, while taking the whole rooms. Having an accountant to do same thing seemed much more convenient. But people still used them, and so the scientists improved the efficiency and compactness – and know the computers are essential part of human society. The same story happened with smart watches(by the way, I still them as unnecessary amenity, but the statistics of users disagree with me). So, after all, it is not just a matter of time when smart will be next much-needed gadget in our lives. It is also a matter of financial support by customers right know.