The majority of the Ruby Hornet staff, both editorial and technical, are huge fans of technology. I think it’s safe to say that once Google Glass becomes publicly available, we’ll invest in one. While others may be thrown off by the notion of wearing a device that has the ability to record everything the user sees (and the privacy issues that arise with it), I like the idea of broadcasting my point of view to the masses. Nevertheless, wearable tech has its supporters and detractors.
Microsoft is apparently part of the former. Word has come out that the company has been testing various eyewear tech similar to Google Glass as a means of gauging what they can do with the technology. In addition to eyewear, they’re also researching bracelets and smartwatches. It should be noted, however, that while the tests have been proven true, there’s a chance that they won’t go past the prototype phase.
Whatever the case may be, I predict 2014 and 2015 being vital years for wearable technology to demonstrate whether they can attract public appeal… or be doomed as nothing more than a tech geek fad. Hopefully, the technology clicks amongst the general population, if only so people can run around yelling, “IT’S OVER 9,000!!!”
[via The Wall Street Journal]