Google Glass is a worthwhile technology || Pros and Cons

 “Google Glass is a worthwhile technology”

   Author Name: Md. Sanwar Hossain

   B.Sc. in Software Engineering, IIT 

       Topic-Based Debate Discussion

The Pros and Cons about the following topic

Pros:

1.      Google glass is truly hands-free:  Google glass provides a hand-free task to utilize several applications such as maps/directions, video recording and so on.

2.      Easy to Operate:  The Google glass can easily operate and convey information without conventional hands-on methods. The messages can be delivered just by voices commands. This device is easy to turn on/off.

 

3.      Convenience Offering: The first and foremost advantage of Google Glasses is that it offers convenience. Users can easily send messages without using their hands. You can use it while wearing it like glass. The design of Google glass offers high convenience in usage; for example, the users can push the button, use head or eye movement, use voice commands for taking a photo. wearers can receive and send information and notifications without having to physically check a smartphone or mobile device. Glass can be used for photos/video recording without an Internet connection.

 

4.      Multitasking: Google glass will allow you to multi-task, stay connected and communicate even while busy, moving around or unable to reach for a smart device. For example, if the users really want to find the direction from Google Maps, they do not need to turn away from the road. They can just find the direction while driving.

5.      Open Platform: Google glass is an open platform, which allows any developer or company to develop new applications on Google glasses. Anyone can implement new applications in this open platform.

 

6.      Makes life easier: Google Glass makes our life easy and comfortable. This is one such product that enables us to use technology easily. This may increase employee productivity and improve hands-free safety initiatives. It may enhance and expand movie and TV program viewing options/packages. For them, this product is the best.

7.      Always stay connected: We don’t have to worry about connecting to a network or opening an app when we’re wearing Google Glass. It’s always on. Whether you want to take a picture, share the status on social media, or find the way with a compass; Google Glass is always awaiting the command. And because we’re always connected to the web, we’ll never miss a moment again.

 

8.      Lightweight: Google Glass is lightweight. When the users use google glass, they don’t feel boring but feel very comfortable.

9.      Helpful for Autism Kids: The potential use of Google Glass by children with autism is another benefit of the device. Various studies are researching how Google Glass might be used to improve social interactions for kids with autism.

10. Superior Technology: Google glass provides facilities with the most sophisticated cameras and videos. Facilities are-

Ø  Receive/respond to email (with Gmail, Google+ and other limitations).

Ø  Get news updates.

Ø  Connect with Android devices/tools with limited iPhone connectivity.

Ø  Receive/respond to text messages and incoming calls.

Ø  Get foreign language translations.

Ø  Google Glass will show you text messages as well as emails you receive and allow you to reply to them via voice commands.

 

Cons:

1.      Highly Expensive: The Google Glass is highly Expensive. Its price range is between US$500 and US$1500 which is considerably higher.

 

2.      Could harm your vision in the long run: It has not been proven whether Google glass is safe for the eyes after using for a while. When wearing the device, people may experience eye strain or headaches similar to those who wear regular glasses, according to Google's warning to potential Glass users. Google also advises anyone who has had Lasik eye surgery to speak with their doctor about the possible detrimental effects of using Google Glass on their eyes. Aside from that, using Glass when you're under 13 could affect your growing vision.

 

3.      Ugly and not comfortable to everyone: Unlike surfing on computers and tabs, Google glass is not that comfortable to surf the internet. Some people do not like the looks of these glasses. They need to be classier.

 

4.      Perhaps it'll serve as a diversion and distraction: The results of a new study suggest that using Glass may reduce your natural peripheral vision. When you're out and about doing normal things like driving or walking, it might create dangerous blind spots that put your safety at risk." According to the research, wearing Google Glass has a "clinically substantial" loss of vision in the upper-right quadrant, which increases the risk of an accident.

 

5.      Stressful: Google glass comes with stress. With technology all the time controlling your brain and eyes, that is really so stressful and boring.

 

6.      Safety issue and Privacy violation: Because of the wearable device format, which is closely attached to the eyes, the safety issue in some circumstances is concerned. Users may run into serious privacy issues/restraints. Google Glass has the function that users can record other strangers faces without their permission. This obviously violates other people’s right to know and right to protect their identity on the devices. There are privacy issues with Google glass. Other people are not aware of your recording their videos. This will cause Blackmailing Crime.

 

7.     Less Feasible and fragile: Google glass is not feasible for prescription eyewear users unless they get contact lenses. Since Google glass is in eyewear format, it is not comfortable to wear while dancing or running. Google Glass can be easily broken as it is a sensitive device.

8.      Can’t use it everywhere: There are many places where these types of Glasses are not allowed such as in the movie theatre and several such places.

 

9.      Creating anti-social behaviours: The usage of Google glass is more individualistic. The users may lose in their own cyber world and be refrained from other social interactions in the real world. This truly obstructs personal communication and the exchange of ideas in the real world.

 

10. Limitations: Google Glass has some limitations. These are-

Ø  Battery runs down quickly.

Ø  Limited to video/photo sending only to Google+ users.

Ø  Lack of availability overseas.

Ø  Can’t react to or process anything you see.

Ø  Can’t work continuously for more than 3.5 hours.

Ø  Lengthy videos and other large files will be slower to load and will fidget somewhat when playing depending on the connectivity.

Ø  No support for forms.

Ø  No support for Adobe Flash.