Google Glass will displace several technologies. It
will displace the digital camera, laptops, tablets, and eventually the smartphone.
At the moment Google Glass needs to be paired with a smartphone and its applications
are limited. However, as with any new technology improvements and applications
are always forthcoming. Matt Swider of Techradar (2013) provides an in depth review of the Google Glass that worth reading and a short video review worth
watching. A drawback that he mentions is the 45-minute battery life; any technology
lasting only 45-minutes is not worth the money to me. Additionally, the cost is
staggering, and I would be concerned with my privacy being invaded. I wouldn’t
want anyone walking down the street recording me and then sharing it with the
world.
This new
technology is still in its infancy and needs much integration. Once this
technology reaches the point of critical mass it can be used for training for
new employees, such as the example presented by Taube (2014) who stated that
KFC and others in the fast-food industry can use this type of technology to train its
employees. KFC recently tested a program using the glasses to train new
employees. Training in this manner, if proved to be successful, can be used in
all industries. In addition, individualized learning programs can be created
for specific learning needs and students in special education programs.
At present, police officers in Dubai are Google
Glasses to identify wanted vehicles, and record and report traffic violations.
Only time will tell how far reaching this technology become. Wearable
technology is the current “in thing”, within the next two to five years Google
Glasses will see viable competition and will be replaced by a disruptive
technology within the next fifteen years.
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