# What ever happened to Google Glass? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [September 30, 2014, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ever-happened-to-google-glass/699963 "2014-09-30T13:02:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2014, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ever-happened-to-google-glass/699963/41 "2014-10-02T03:43:36Z")
> [@JRDelirious](#): > > In simple terms, to use your cellphone/smartphone/tablet camera, you have to point the device at what/who you are recording and someone who is watching you will notice it. People may then take exception to those actions and ask you to leave them out of it. It has been understood, for instance, that a business owner can tell you to put cameras or recording devices away when in their premises, and show you the door if you do not comply. Yet there have been incidents of “glassholes” claiming it’s some sort of right to use the device at will in those same spaces. Perhaps I am too busy working on the computers of my place of employment, but who the hell goes about randomly taking pictures with their cell phone? Don’t they have better things to do? :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2014, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ever-happened-to-google-glass/699963/42 "2014-10-02T03:45:15Z")
It’s a phenomenon that has long been known as “green grapes”, **Green Bean**. She wants it, can’t have it, therefore it is bad. And **carnivorousplant** , not randomly, but there have been problems with people taking pictures of things that they shouldn’t have, from upskirts (apparently some dudes never grow over age 3) to confidential material. ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2014, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ever-happened-to-google-glass/699963/43 "2014-10-02T04:01:33Z")
> [@Green\_Bean](#): > > I don’t understand your hostility here. Is everybody that makes something you can’t use yet saying “fuck you” to you? No, but when they first announced Googleglass the question was asked in a broadcast interview/spot on the new device and it was clear from the company rep’s response that nobody had even _considered_ the question. The rep finally spit out “why aren’t these people wearing contacts, anyway?” Which attitude is, yes, an “F you”. As opposed to, say, “You know, Mr/Ms Reporter, we’re working on how to make this compatible with eyeglasses but we don’t have a completely refined answer for that, yes. We certainly do want to reach everyone with this technology but some aspects are still in development.” Bad PR move on their part. Also, it was quite clear that, despite pushing this as a potential tool for industry or business no one had considered that they might need to be worn with protective eye gear. Again, a case of not thinking this through. If the company had started to remedy these oversights that’s all too the good. Though I’m baffled as to why it’s mandatory to use THEIR frames - what, no clip on version for use with the glasses you already have? ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2014, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ever-happened-to-google-glass/699963/44 "2014-10-02T14:33:47Z")
> [@JRDelirious](#): > > In simple terms, to use your cellphone/smartphone/tablet camera, you have to point the device at what/who you are recording and someone who is watching you will notice it. People may then take exception to those actions and ask you to leave them out of it. It has been understood, for instance, that a business owner can tell you to put cameras or recording devices away when in their premises, and show you the door if you do not comply. Yet there have been incidents of “glassholes” claiming it’s some sort of right to use the device at will in those same spaces. I’m a bit confused why you quoted me. It seems we’re in total agreement as to both the scenario and our negative reactions to it. ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2014, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ever-happened-to-google-glass/699963/45 "2014-10-02T18:34:21Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > I’m a bit confused why you quoted me. It seems we’re in total agreement as to both the scenario and our negative reactions to it. “ditto” seemed too short 😃 ---
**Author:** ![scr4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/59ef9b/32.png) [@scr4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scr4)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2014, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ever-happened-to-google-glass/699963/46 "2014-10-02T21:11:57Z")
> [@Broomstick](#): > > Though I’m baffled as to why it’s mandatory to use THEIR frames - what, no clip on version for use with the glasses you already have? Have you actually worn or seen one in person? It’s more bulky than it may appear on publicity photos, as you can see [here](http://www.catwig.com/google-glass-teardown/). It would be tricky to mount these components (especially the big battery that sits behind the ear) onto a standard eyeglass frame. Anyway, as far as I’m concerned, Google Glass evolved into [Android Wear](http://www.android.com/intl/en_us/wear/). Yes, it sits on your wrist rather than above the eye, but it’s still a wearable device for displaying notices and alerts from a smartphone. ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_MB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steve_mb/32/5339_2.png) [@Steve\_MB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_MB)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2015, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ever-happened-to-google-glass/699963/47 "2015-01-16T17:32:35Z")
Apparently, it’s gone back to the drawing board (where it can stay as far as I’m concerned): [From ‘Glassholes’ to Privacy Issues: The Troubled Run of the First Edition of Google Glass](http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/glassholes-privacy-issues-troubled-run-edition-google-glass/story?id=28269049) ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2015, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ever-happened-to-google-glass/699963/48 "2015-01-16T17:45:55Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > From your other posts you seem to be reasonable and intelligent. You really spent serious money of attractive titanium frames? > I want inexpensive and serviceable. > Hell, the [starship Voyager](http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2013/295/e/5/intrepid_class_ortho___uss_voyager_by_unusualsuspex-d6qlj8e.jpg) is made from titanium. 🙂 Apparently they’ve lasted 15 years, which seems pretty serviceable to me. I’ve never had an eyeglass frame that lasted more than 3 years (including two titanium frames.) ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2015, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ever-happened-to-google-glass/699963/49 "2015-01-16T18:33:30Z")
> [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](#): > > Apparently they’ve lasted 15 years, which seems pretty serviceable to me. I’ve never had an eyeglass frame that lasted more than 3 years (including two titanium frames.) Wow. I think I had a nose piece come loose once. ---
**Author:** ![Doug\_K](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b5ac83/32.png) [@Doug\_K](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doug_K)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2015, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ever-happened-to-google-glass/699963/50 "2015-01-16T22:58:40Z")
> [@Broomstick](#): > > In my opinion, $225 isn’t unreasonable for titanium frames. My titaniums cost more, although they also are, in my opinion, a heck of a lot more attractive (or were, when I purchased them 15 years ago. They’ve acquired some wear in the meanwhile). Googeglass is overpriced enough I can see them folded the frame cost into the overall cost. > > Unfortunately, my good side is at -8 diopters. So still no go for me although I view it as a move to accommodate the less than perfect so the direction is positive. > [@carnivorousplant](#): > > From your other posts you seem to be reasonable and intelligent. You really spent serious money of attractive titanium frames? > I want inexpensive and serviceable. > Hell, the [starship Voyager](http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2013/295/e/5/intrepid_class_ortho___uss_voyager_by_unusualsuspex-d6qlj8e.jpg) is made from titanium. 🙂 I’ve been out of the optical business for 10 years now, but even 20 years ago it wasn’t unheard of to see frames that _wholesaled_ for hundreds of dollars. The most expensive not custom frame I remember, and this was around 1995, had a wholesale cost of $39,000.00. It was a handmade frame studded with real diamonds. Tura had (maybe still has) several jeweled frames that had wholesale prices around 2k. If I remember correctly, when I left my last optical job ten years ago middle of the road titanium frames wholesaled on average around $150-$175. > [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](#): > > Apparently they’ve lasted 15 years, which seems pretty serviceable to me. I’ve never had an eyeglass frame that lasted more than 3 years (including two titanium frames.) I’ve put new lenses into frames that were at least 30 years old, and still going strong. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ever-happened-to-google-glass/699963.md?page=2)