Slide 2 Presentation By: Alaina Roane CIS 1055 Section 002 Slide
3 What Are Google Glasses? Glasses developed by Google in the
Project Glass development project. Use smartphone-like hands free
technology. Google Glasses interact via voice commands. Slide 4
What Can They Do? Features 5 megapixel camera 720p Video Capability
Wi-Fi 12 GB usable memory 16GB flash Memory + Google Cloud Storage
Blutooth GPS Slide 5 Who Are Google Glasses For? Google is
targeting their new glasses to anyone who is interestedbut does
that mean they are for everyone? Things to Consider: Price: $1,500
Not for individuals who already wear glasses. Easily damaged Slide
6 Are Google Glasses Safe? NBC News technology reports that On a
help page for its futuristic Glass headgear, Google is warning
potential users that it may cause eye strain or a headache, and
recommends that children under 13 should not use it. Many states
are looking to ban the use of Google Glasses while driving. Slide 7
Are Google Glasses an Invasion of Privacy? Some concerns have been
raise about issues of privacy regarding Google Glasses due to:
Secret video recording Secret photo taking Secret voice recording
Googles response to these claims: "We are not making any comment,"
-Google Spokesperson Slide 8 Potential Issues? People can use
theses glasses to stalk other people. Individuals could have
photographs and video taken of them without their permission.
Google Glasses could increase a persons chances of being in an
automobile accident. Google Glasses could harm an individuals
ocular development. Some argue that Google Glasses violate no
texting while driving laws. Slide 9 Potential Issues? Cont. True to
its name and making a point, the 5 Point Cafe in tech-forward
Seattle has preemptively banned the device's use, while other
opponents are gearing up for a political fight. I actually like the
idea of the product and I believe it is the future, but last
legislature we worked long and hard on a no-texting-and-driving
law, said Republican Gary Howell, West Virginia, who is proposing a
ban on the device. Slide 10 Slide 11 Where have Google Glasses
Already Been Banned? Bars Strip Clubs Movie Theaters Casinos Cars
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/10/google-
glass-banned_n_3039935.html For more specific cases click on the
link below! Slide 12 Summary In conclusion Google Glasses are not a
safe item as of now. They are a great idea but there needs to be
better execution of the product. There also needs to be certain
policies in place to protect the right of privacy for everyone.
Google Glasses Slide 13 References "4 Problems Google Glasses Have
To Solve Before Becoming A Hit." Co.Design. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Apr.
2013.. "Google Glass Foes Highlight Rising Privacy Concerns."
Google Glass Foes Highlight Rising Privacy Concerns. N.p., n.d.
Web. 15 Apr. 2013.. "Google Glass Not for Children, May Cause 'eye
Strain,' Reads Warning." NBC News. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Apr. 2013..
Slide 14 References "Got Glass? Get Out: Where Are We Supposed to
Use Googles Awesome New Tool?" Digital Trends. N.p., n.d. Web. 15
Apr. 2013.. Isaacson, Betsy. "5 Places Google Glass Has Already
Been Banned." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 10 Apr.
2013. Web. 20 Apr. 2013.. "Mashable." Mashable. N.p., n.d. Web. 13
Apr. 2013.. Peckham, Matt, and Matt Peckham. "Should We Really Ban
Google Glass While Driving? | TIME.com." Time. Time, n.d. Web. 17
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