If anyone is looking for the support article and information on how to do the final update on Google glass…see here; support.google.com/glass/answer/9649198?hl=en
Hey Stu! I was just wondering if there was an easier way to update my glass? I have tried for a while and couldn’t get it to work, so just if you found a better way that would be awesome! Tkx!
@@ghostinthesystem3872 This seems more plausible tbh. And it's a fine example of why we can't have nice things like flying cars, a cure to cancer, etc.
We were developing uses for Google Glass where I used to work (managing patch panel connections in big data centres). There was lots of potential in industrial and medical industries, but I never saw it as a mass consumer device.
@@StusReviewsUK hope so. It will set a price precedent and show there is a market. I don't really trust FB due to their 'sort out the privacy later' policy inovation but if it brings good back out of the wings then more power to them! 🧐
I'd absolutely love these to be a thing again - the applications from AR navigation & tourism to visual impairment access to just general vlogging.. I don't want to wear a viewmaster unit on my face, but this still looks slick as hell! Hopefully in the next few years this will be leading the charge again
Definitely iconic. I wanted one so bad and it killed me that there was so much controversy around it and that it flopped, and Google abandoned their plans for a full consumer release. Hope they attempt this again soon or something similar
I was on the support team for Google Glass back in the day. What a crazy trip down memory lane! Most of the people I interacted with were interested in it for industrial uses and medical applications. I talked to some really interesting people in that job. I wore it once in public but it made people very uncomfortable so I never did again.
We’re there any games made for it? I assume not but just was curious since I couldn’t find any info on this in particular. Also I was thinking about getting a pair but finding a way to cover the camera part. That way it won’t make people uncomfortable
Nice review. I was reminded of these and went in search on Google and was surprised to see they're now £300 or so on eBay. This was the first video I came to before I pondered (perhaps regretably) clicking the "buy" button. Thanks for the informative information that's relevant. Subscribed!
I've been looking for a video like this for the past few weeks. I saw a few models on eBay for an inoffensive price, but wasn't convinced they'd be too usable.
Stu, ive been following you for the longest time at this point and I just want to say that you are a hidden gem here on TH-cam. I’m so happy I found your channel, I always smile when I see an upload from you. So thank you for being you.
In games Apex Legends adaptive pinging system was considered revolutionary yet 7 years prior, Portal 2’s multiplayer had created an nearly identical adaptive ping system. Looking back at the past is one of the best ways to get ideas of how to further innovate the future
you know what stu ima subscribe. recently saw a few videos on chairs and electric scooters. you are like the top gear of tech reviews. the accent and nuances help.
I always wanted one of them when they came out but Jees the price. These would be great today with phone integration. They could even integrate into your car for navigation or reversing cams etc. They have huge potential for what we have and are getting in this day and age. Oh and near spat out my tea when you said "bet my left arse cheek" lol
For verersion Ent v2 you can develop or find developer to customise them by your own way. Yes you will need a lot of money and time but it sounds defiantly. It has no similar analogues at the time. I wonder if there is a version with lenses/rim for myopia etc.
Hey Stu. Used Glass as thermal imager at war. Great piece of tech, saved my eyes few times without any scratch on it. It could be next level in the militarytech as Delta Force's helmet was in late 90s, Google just need to give it some more love.
Having live feed drone footage fed to the GG lens and maybe like Bluetooth camera firearm attachment so you could use glass to be a crosshair for 'blind firing' Google maps or any map app would all be crazy
I still absolutely love my Glass, I own the grey unit and bought mine from the US and imported it to the UK before they were available here. Its a stunning device and it breaks my heart that Google killed off all of the Glass services. I have the set of shades for mine too which are just great. ❤️
Nice! The shale grey was lovely! If I could have had my pick I’d have gone for the white! I just sent for what was cheaper and available at the time. Let us pray to the gods together for a return of glass!
@@StusReviewsUK Yeah I have to agree that the white are indeed the best looking version. I think the white were sold out when I ordered mine and so I went for grey instead. Yeah fingers crossed Stu that either Google themselves or someone else comes up with some software for them.
for me personally as a cyclist I would love to have something like this but streams live footage to the glass from a rear view camera... I dont think the technology is here yet ... ( google glass + rasperry pi perhaps ???!! ) .... just a thought :)
another device that was released to early. Privacy issues was a major thing, but something I don't think would be an issue these days, we've lost the privacy "war" for good or bad, as you say echo devices, blogging etc, its all so more acceptable these days, same AR would be amazing. from navigating to live overlayed help whilst doing diy or some sort of work. think it really comes down to price, comfort, style and abilities, cant wait to see what facebook release.
I got to test Google Glass when it came out and it was awesome back then. If the glass would come out today with prescription lenses and with the things what smart watches can do today and the device would itself cost 300-500€ I would definitely think about getting one. The form factor should be little bit slimmer where all the main components are just so it would be easier to use every hour when awake but other than that it's very beautiful peace of technology even for today's standards.
Nice episode. Always wondered why they didn't run with Google Glass. They still look good. Would have loved it if it had come down in price. Got to try it once when a member of the public came to see what we were digging and let me try them on after I recognised them.
They were hard to come by in the public over here right!? I only ever saw one pair in *you know where*. I’m surprised someone was wearing one to visit a site!
One interesting observation, I personally experienced while using mine. I was at a vintage vehicle rally, I was using it to record exhibits, outside. I was approached by various people who were objecting to being, or possibly being photographed or filmed. I pointed out there were people openly filming with video cameras and smart phones, but they were choosing to single me out because of the device I was using, and how ridiculous their objections and stance was. This is I’m happy to say rare, but does happen. Perhaps this was in some way a partial reason for their popularity declining, people saw their use as evasive, where video cameras and smart phones are not. That said I still use mine, and the results are well worth the effort. I would agree, if some one is willing to give them a go, and is prepared to risk receiving ones that have been fully reset which would need registered to the nonexistent Glass website, then go for it. Interestingly enough I registered mine with my Google account before the demise of the website, so all the functionality remains on mine, other than being able to add more.
I realize I’m late to the party but I had the same problem and at 1 point I was in ten hr meetings and it wasn’t till HR threatened a clean desk policy if they insisted I remove my device. That would have meant that they would have put their cell phones and tablets away . Well that shut them up .
Fantastic video! Especially with where VR is going, I see glasses making a comeback fast. I agree that the styling is nice too. I agree that if they came out now with an option for prescriptions I'd get one in a heartbeat, although I think dual eyes would be my preference. I'm excited for the future of AR/VR and wearable tech.
Hi: This video was published a year ago. Do you have any updates or additional thoughts a year later? I also think it was revolutionary and the form factor was perfect.
When it came out I was like 11 and I really wanted one, but obviously I was a poor idiot child so that never happened. Now all these years later lately I've found myself looking back, and forward, and I want it again. I want google to bring this back, please. It was the future, frankly, it is the future.
I am wondering if the google glass can be developed into some kind of hearing assitansive tool for people with hearing problems, in order to make them communicate with other more easily.
I want to wear mine so bad, but can't seem to install the last firmware. It's stuck on the fastboot oem unlock after i type in the command again to conirm
I would have loved a pair. But i remember the masses moaning about privacy, and google saying they wouldn't implement such features as face recognition. For me, face recognition (even if only of my social contacts) would be the killer app. Social prompts - a persons name, birthday, kids birthdays, holiday photos from facebook etc would help me immensely. Perhaps Facebook AR will try and go down this route. I hope so.
is the Google glass usable on the left eye? while I don't plan on getting a Google glass ever, cause I'm poor lmao, I'm left eye dominant, my right eye is very very blurry even with my glasses on. would be nice if they made it reversable or not only on one side
Youre kinda right. I bought one a few years ago and recently used it to record video. I originally bought it to watch movies, which can be done with some finagling. True though, the interface is crazy clean, sound excellent, picture excellent. But, i cant help but be self conscious about wearing it in public. But, youre right about its sleekness, nothing else comes close and this feels about as minimal as you can get. They never got a keyboard close to this, and interaction is limited. If they had just spent a little more time on app handling, people would realize the potential. As for now, ill enjoy its video recording, as there doesnt seem to be many if any other similar options that can record for as long as the glass can.
God, I came across some mentions of Google Glass recently and only just now I've heard of it and GOD do i wish I had one, no matter how basic it's current functions are. I desperately want something like this, like a phone without the hassle of carrying one with me 24/7, and since I already wear glasses I am not a stranger to wearing stuff on my head all the time lol. I really want a budget and currently available Google Glass ;-;
Glass was years ahead of it's time and I've had a pair since day one. And I still use Glass today, though I have less functionality than you as I have the final update which really only leaves me with video and pix. Google were insane to abandon Glass for consumers and turn off the platform. They did that on the back of pressure from fuckwit trolls banging on about privacy (as though anyone could give a shit about what they were doing). The developer community for Glass was vibrant with tons of useful apps and by turning it all off Google shot themselves in the foot. If they turned it all back on now and flogged Glass for $500 or so it would sell in the millions. I've tried all the rest of the XR glasses that are available but none of them are as useful or wearable all day like Glass is. Sure it has a more limited functionality but it does what it does very well. Why no one else has copied the design and done what Google should have done properly god knows....(oh and if anyone else is thinking of copying Glass, please add a snap-in replaceable battery. Thanks)
I would kill for one of these especially if they were still compatible and being updated and supported I'm pretty sure any technology nerd like me would kill for these. They look fucking awesome. In that real-time translation is awesome too I hate using my phone to translate everything.
I'm interested right now! I'm a rodeo announcer and to have information available on the fly, fed to me while riding my horse in the arena is golden! No longer needing flip cards, I would look like a genius as the Glass would be concealed under my hat. I could give stats on both livestock and cowboys while galloping around! Awesome opportunity! Will the old/original Google Glass do this now or, are there newer and better units that would do the same?
I remember when google glass released I took out my student starter loan to get one still have it as a peace of history and I still turn it on from time to time and I can definitely say its the only tech that I’m truly proud of owning. All this other tech iPhones, laptops headphones, AirPods, tablets etc etc die out and get stored somewhere in the garage but the google glass will always stay on my desk as a reminder how close we were to that dream of dystopian future
Great video. I totally agree with your synopsis. I was originally waiting for a full customer version to be released. This would be so useful today for people like myself who use multimeters etc. Information that is normally display on a device you have to hold whilst working could be displayed on the google glass would be life changing. But I do recall there being another issue, that of battery life. I seem to recall they only lasted around 15 minutes which would be no good in the real world. Assuming you could get them to at least 24hrs continuous use, they would be great. You could have schematic's displayed, see a 3D view of parts that you are working on (ideal for mechanic's/engineers). You could have a map display real world for directions whilst you walk. The uses would be limitless. I am totally with you on wanting this type of device available. I would also want them to look reasonable slick similar to your set of googles glass'. I certainly would not like the type that looks like value glasses from the 1970's. Again great video Stu, keep up the good work. Maybe we need a petition to bring back google glass!
yeah don't install the final update if you still have apps and such that work. The final update nukes all applications save for photo and video taking ability.
I was able to connect mine to Wi-Fi. However since you can’t type on it allows you to scan a QR code which one for you’re home Wi-Fi can easily be made online .
The problem for peoples aren't tech geekies it's hard to get the last update of the app into the phone since not everyone know how to throw XDK files into phone.
Excellent video, can you please explain how I can offload my photos and videos from Glass to my computer, when i connect Glass to my computer it doesn’t show up?
Got my first pair of bone conduction headphones. It feels like there's nothing there, and as a writer, made me dream of a world where I could write just as seamlessly..
Oculus Quest 3 will take us (back) there. The difference with Facebook is that they are prepared to sacrifice a fair bit of profit for market reach and public access. Also component parts/manufacturing are cheaper than they were when GG first took the plunge. As odd as it sounds - Google were too far ahead of mass consumer perception/imagination.
So total impulse buy but I just clicked buy it now on a Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 and super excited. It was mainly because I discovered that model has a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR similar to the Quest 2 and know what it is a beast with local tensorflow models, and someone has a youtube video running AI locally on it. Sadly 3GB of RAM is tragically limited for local models but 2.3GB Phi3 would make a nice assistant. Super excited!
Too bad google glass didn't have night vision or a thermal camera.. think about it, if that camera was a flir you could use it to aid in driving in fog and all.. plus you could put your vital info up for driving.
Mine was fortunately activated using the glass app when it was still around… have you tried following the most recent update steps from Google? support.google.com/glass/answer/9649198?hl=en
Thx for the video. Good work. My issue is that this video was made in the very begging of the last half of 2021. ie mid 2021. I get that you want the views, but just forwarding the year so you can get more hits in 2022 doesn't help people looking for actually current information. It actually causes them outdated information. If not so now, then almost certainly later in 2022. I'm certain you are aware of this phenomenon (the upping of the year) whether you've done it intentionally or not) and are annoyed by it. Please date it appropriately. Maybe even 2021-2022.
This was a product that was before its time and scared people . They probably should have kept it in RnD till now and dropped it . I would buy them in a second flat
I dont think I will ever understand why this didnt take off as an AR HMD oddly enough, oculus are still trying to get back to this level on the latest firmware on the quest
If Microsoft windows phone sucssed i believe Microsoft would have implemented windows phone into hololens it just would be cool being able to use Your hand guster in air to navigate through the software
Ive got one of these but never used it as its not supported now and you cant get the app, I want to update it but cant figure it out how to do it. probably just going to sell it on and put the money toward the next main stream one.
@@StusReviewsUK was a bit difficult my son had too right his own code to get the update to load it works but only video and camera and calls no music or apps but it voice responds and casts to your phone you still need the app for this but the app is useless
It always felt like there were 3 of us in a conversation with google glass. Was I interrupting, was I being filmed, recorded? Was the person going to take them off to talk to me? If so, would someone steal them? Was the person rich, nerdy, distracted from human contact?
One of the funniest thing I ever read about Google Glass was from someone who went to a tech conference where everyone was wearing one. And then he had to go have a pee in the restroom - and everyone was wearing one. "Did that guy standing next to me just wink?"
in the future, there will be a chip that links into your brain, and will port the image you see with your eyes, to data storage. Basically think of all the things your phone can do but its in a chip directly communicating with your brain. Able to communicate with people without saying a word, just think and send, instantaneous communication. But so will will come all the drawbacks of technology and social media. Perhaps the worst part of it all is you can't unplug.
I think the time Google Glass was released was the wrong one. At that time there were major data protection discussions worldwide and AR (Augmented Reality) is still an uncontrolled problem for the personal rights of all people. If Google manages to tackle this problem through appropriate regulation and thus convey security to the majority of the population, then this technology will establish itself very quickly. Google should take an example from technologies like nuclear energy or even just electricity. Both had great initial difficulties but ultimately prevailed.
Fyi, those bars used Glass as a marketing gimmick to draw traffic to there stores and pub's, however also predict Google Glass will make a come back after Apple's VR announcements.
Both Google and Amazon have a habit of being very innovative and then dropping a product because they don't realize how great the item would be with minor software updates.
Hi plz I need help I have Google glass but I can't connect with my phone ,& the application it's close alone after to try connect with my phone you can help me
I recently picked up a chromebook and it was my first time getting one. I got it so I could experiment with it and see the use cases for it considering it's excellent price options. What I realized was that it makes for an excellent companion device to my Google Pixel phone and I'm assuming Google Glass will do just that as well. I really want to pick one up so I could experiment with it.
I actually have three google glass that I can't do crap with. Two don't work and one does power let's me in and I can get all the way to where it gives me a code. I just wanna flash all three do I can use them for the two projects that working on them for. Is there a discord or anyway someone can point me in the right direction. I can give you a general walk through of what happens when I try but it's gotten to the point I've just given up.
If anyone is looking for the support article and information on how to do the final update on Google glass…see here;
support.google.com/glass/answer/9649198?hl=en
I stop wearing Glass late last year .
I try many times to do the final update on Google glass but it doesn't work at all
Hey Stu! I was just wondering if there was an easier way to update my glass? I have tried for a while and couldn’t get it to work, so just if you found a better way that would be awesome! Tkx!
I’m guessing yours came with the apps your talking about?
I wouldn't do that final update It seems like a death wish for the device.
I remember seeing the google glass for the first time and being so excited for the future. Funny seeing it pop back up in 2021!
It wont be long before this sort of tech becomes the norm i think!
Did you update your title to say the current year? That’s cheeky but smart… time to update the year again
if a similar product went mainstream to the point where I could afford it I would try it in a heartbeat.
This type of tech will be a standard eventually. Google was too early. Facebook is pouring millions into similar tech as we speak
Agreed
It died because tech blogged didn't receive free sets, they got butt hurt and talked to much trash so much it died off
@@jonathansoko1085 so is apple now.
@@ghostinthesystem3872 This seems more plausible tbh.
And it's a fine example of why we can't have nice things like flying cars, a cure to cancer, etc.
We were developing uses for Google Glass where I used to work (managing patch panel connections in big data centres). There was lots of potential in industrial and medical industries, but I never saw it as a mass consumer device.
Absolutely want a rerelease of Google Glass. Would be amazing if they could get it down to the 300 price point with a big enough scale.
That’s why I think facebooks offering will be interesting! Their OQ is at such a good price point, hopefully they follow in the same footsteps!
@@StusReviewsUK hope so. It will set a price precedent and show there is a market. I don't really trust FB due to their 'sort out the privacy later' policy inovation but if it brings good back out of the wings then more power to them! 🧐
I'd absolutely love these to be a thing again - the applications from AR navigation & tourism to visual impairment access to just general vlogging..
I don't want to wear a viewmaster unit on my face, but this still looks slick as hell! Hopefully in the next few years this will be leading the charge again
Definitely iconic. I wanted one so bad and it killed me that there was so much controversy around it and that it flopped, and Google abandoned their plans for a full consumer release. Hope they attempt this again soon or something similar
I was on the support team for Google Glass back in the day. What a crazy trip down memory lane! Most of the people I interacted with were interested in it for industrial uses and medical applications. I talked to some really interesting people in that job. I wore it once in public but it made people very uncomfortable so I never did again.
We’re there any games made for it? I assume not but just was curious since I couldn’t find any info on this in particular. Also I was thinking about getting a pair but finding a way to cover the camera part. That way it won’t make people uncomfortable
Nice review. I was reminded of these and went in search on Google and was surprised to see they're now £300 or so on eBay. This was the first video I came to before I pondered (perhaps regretably) clicking the "buy" button. Thanks for the informative information that's relevant. Subscribed!
I've been looking for a video like this for the past few weeks.
I saw a few models on eBay for an inoffensive price, but wasn't convinced they'd be too usable.
Stu, ive been following you for the longest time at this point and I just want to say that you are a hidden gem here on TH-cam. I’m so happy I found your channel, I always smile when I see an upload from you. So thank you for being you.
Thank you for your kind words and thank you for sticking around you absolute star 🥃!
In games Apex Legends adaptive pinging system was considered revolutionary yet 7 years prior, Portal 2’s multiplayer had created an nearly identical adaptive ping system. Looking back at the past is one of the best ways to get ideas of how to further innovate the future
you know what stu ima subscribe. recently saw a few videos on chairs and electric scooters. you are like the top gear of tech reviews. the accent and nuances help.
I always wanted one of them when they came out but Jees the price. These would be great today with phone integration. They could even integrate into your car for navigation or reversing cams etc. They have huge potential for what we have and are getting in this day and age. Oh and near spat out my tea when you said "bet my left arse cheek" lol
Hopefully that wasn’t a binding gamble… I kindve need both arse cheeks 😂.
For verersion Ent v2 you can develop or find developer to customise them by your own way. Yes you will need a lot of money and time but it sounds defiantly. It has no similar analogues at the time. I wonder if there is a version with lenses/rim for myopia etc.
Yeah I was offered a pair but they wanted $1800.
@@nofomo_liquor3952 Lol, what a ripoff!
Hey Stu. Used Glass as thermal imager at war. Great piece of tech, saved my eyes few times without any scratch on it.
It could be next level in the militarytech as Delta Force's helmet was in late 90s, Google just need to give it some more love.
Having live feed drone footage fed to the GG lens and maybe like Bluetooth camera firearm attachment so you could use glass to be a crosshair for 'blind firing' Google maps or any map app would all be crazy
@@ColvinBlog fucking awesome idea, Jordan 👏
I still absolutely love my Glass, I own the grey unit and bought mine from the US and imported it to the UK before they were available here.
Its a stunning device and it breaks my heart that Google killed off all of the Glass services.
I have the set of shades for mine too which are just great. ❤️
Nice! The shale grey was lovely! If I could have had my pick I’d have gone for the white! I just sent for what was cheaper and available at the time. Let us pray to the gods together for a return of glass!
@@StusReviewsUK Yeah I have to agree that the white are indeed the best looking version.
I think the white were sold out when I ordered mine and so I went for grey instead.
Yeah fingers crossed Stu that either Google themselves or someone else comes up with some software for them.
This has inspired me to dig out my old Glass (with custom lenses!) and dive into the Glass Reddit community.
for me personally as a cyclist I would love to have something like this but streams live footage to the glass from a rear view camera... I dont think the technology is here yet ... ( google glass + rasperry pi perhaps ???!! ) .... just a thought :)
Great episode. Love this. I need this is my life. Just like Concorde, technology far beyond its time.
Concord! There’s a blast from the past! Also another technology we let go for no good reason!
another device that was released to early. Privacy issues was a major thing, but something I don't think would be an issue these days, we've lost the privacy "war" for good or bad, as you say echo devices, blogging etc, its all so more acceptable these days,
same AR would be amazing. from navigating to live overlayed help whilst doing diy or some sort of work.
think it really comes down to price, comfort, style and abilities, cant wait to see what facebook release.
I'm really hoping it looks nothing like their 'research' units... they are so clunky 😩!
Apple will release the mass consumption and practical version of these. Execution is whats its all about
I got to test Google Glass when it came out and it was awesome back then. If the glass would come out today with prescription lenses and with the things what smart watches can do today and the device would itself cost 300-500€ I would definitely think about getting one. The form factor should be little bit slimmer where all the main components are just so it would be easier to use every hour when awake but other than that it's very beautiful peace of technology even for today's standards.
Lots of potential for using this sort of form factor for education, surgical training, engineering etc
The enterprise one is predominantly used for that! It’s a shame it’s so expensive!
@@StusReviewsUK Just imagine how much use it could have been during a 12+ months of remote learning
Love your review! I've always wanted to get a pair and develop something for them. Kinda piqued my curiosity into these again. Thanks!
I wish there was more development in smart glasses. All I want is a UI for my life. And the potential AR!
Imagine a health bar and stamina bar for your body! That would be incredible!
Love your clasically styled bookcase, man
Thanks!
I still have mine and they still function. With the newest update, it's basically just a face mounted watch.
Nice episode. Always wondered why they didn't run with Google Glass. They still look good. Would have loved it if it had come down in price. Got to try it once when a member of the public came to see what we were digging and let me try them on after I recognised them.
They were hard to come by in the public over here right!? I only ever saw one pair in *you know where*.
I’m surprised someone was wearing one to visit a site!
One interesting observation, I personally experienced while using mine. I was at a vintage vehicle rally, I was using it to record exhibits, outside. I was approached by various people who were objecting to being, or possibly being photographed or filmed. I pointed out there were people openly filming with video cameras and smart phones, but they were choosing to single me out because of the device I was using, and how ridiculous their objections and stance was. This is I’m happy to say rare, but does happen. Perhaps this was in some way a partial reason for their popularity declining, people saw their use as evasive, where video cameras and smart phones are not.
That said I still use mine, and the results are well worth the effort. I would agree, if some one is willing to give them a go, and is prepared to risk receiving ones that have been fully reset which would need registered to the nonexistent Glass website, then go for it. Interestingly enough I registered mine with my Google account before the demise of the website, so all the functionality remains on mine, other than being able to add more.
I realize I’m late to the party but I had the same problem and at 1 point I was in ten hr meetings and it wasn’t till HR threatened a clean desk policy if they insisted I remove my device. That would have meant that they would have put their cell phones and tablets away . Well that shut them up .
How did you pair and connect the phone without the companion app? It keeps crashing for me
Fantastic video! Especially with where VR is going, I see glasses making a comeback fast. I agree that the styling is nice too. I agree that if they came out now with an option for prescriptions I'd get one in a heartbeat, although I think dual eyes would be my preference. I'm excited for the future of AR/VR and wearable tech.
Hi: This video was published a year ago. Do you have any updates or additional thoughts a year later? I also think it was revolutionary and the form factor was perfect.
When it came out I was like 11 and I really wanted one, but obviously I was a poor idiot child so that never happened.
Now all these years later lately I've found myself looking back, and forward, and I want it again. I want google to bring this back, please. It was the future, frankly, it is the future.
I am wondering if the google glass can be developed into some kind of hearing assitansive tool for people with hearing problems, in order to make them communicate with other more easily.
I want to wear mine so bad, but can't seem to install the last firmware. It's stuck on the fastboot oem unlock after i type in the command again to conirm
I would have loved a pair. But i remember the masses moaning about privacy, and google saying they wouldn't implement such features as face recognition. For me, face recognition (even if only of my social contacts) would be the killer app. Social prompts - a persons name, birthday, kids birthdays, holiday photos from facebook etc would help me immensely. Perhaps Facebook AR will try and go down this route. I hope so.
is the Google glass usable on the left eye? while I don't plan on getting a Google glass ever, cause I'm poor lmao, I'm left eye dominant, my right eye is very very blurry even with my glasses on. would be nice if they made it reversable or not only on one side
Youre kinda right. I bought one a few years ago and recently used it to record video. I originally bought it to watch movies, which can be done with some finagling. True though, the interface is crazy clean, sound excellent, picture excellent. But, i cant help but be self conscious about wearing it in public. But, youre right about its sleekness, nothing else comes close and this feels about as minimal as you can get. They never got a keyboard close to this, and interaction is limited. If they had just spent a little more time on app handling, people would realize the potential. As for now, ill enjoy its video recording, as there doesnt seem to be many if any other similar options that can record for as long as the glass can.
Your voice is so relaxing to listen to
God, I came across some mentions of Google Glass recently and only just now I've heard of it and GOD do i wish I had one, no matter how basic it's current functions are. I desperately want something like this, like a phone without the hassle of carrying one with me 24/7, and since I already wear glasses I am not a stranger to wearing stuff on my head all the time lol. I really want a budget and currently available Google Glass ;-;
Glass was years ahead of it's time and I've had a pair since day one. And I still use Glass today, though I have less functionality than you as I have the final update which really only leaves me with video and pix. Google were insane to abandon Glass for consumers and turn off the platform. They did that on the back of pressure from fuckwit trolls banging on about privacy (as though anyone could give a shit about what they were doing). The developer community for Glass was vibrant with tons of useful apps and by turning it all off Google shot themselves in the foot. If they turned it all back on now and flogged Glass for $500 or so it would sell in the millions. I've tried all the rest of the XR glasses that are available but none of them are as useful or wearable all day like Glass is. Sure it has a more limited functionality but it does what it does very well. Why no one else has copied the design and done what Google should have done properly god knows....(oh and if anyone else is thinking of copying Glass, please add a snap-in replaceable battery. Thanks)
I would kill for one of these especially if they were still compatible and being updated and supported I'm pretty sure any technology nerd like me would kill for these. They look fucking awesome. In that real-time translation is awesome too I hate using my phone to translate everything.
I got my hands on a glass this week, have fun with it , and even some developers are restart apps over bluetooth..
Its so good, even several years later!
Do you know how to connect it to your phone? The MyGlass app doesn't work anymore and the Enterprise companion app is only for Pixel phones
I'm interested right now! I'm a rodeo announcer and to have information available on the fly, fed to me while riding my horse in the arena is golden! No longer needing flip cards, I would look like a genius as the Glass would be concealed under my hat. I could give stats on both livestock and cowboys while galloping around! Awesome opportunity! Will the old/original Google Glass do this now or, are there newer and better units that would do the same?
I remember when google glass released I took out my student starter loan to get one still have it as a peace of history and I still turn it on from time to time and I can definitely say its the only tech that I’m truly proud of owning. All this other tech iPhones, laptops headphones, AirPods, tablets etc etc die out and get stored somewhere in the garage but the google glass will always stay on my desk as a reminder how close we were to that dream of dystopian future
You do realise dystopia is a bad thing right
Google glass is really cool the translate feature would be awsome if you were to visit other countries
Great video. I totally agree with your synopsis. I was originally waiting for a full customer version to be released. This would be so useful today for people like myself who use multimeters etc. Information that is normally display on a device you have to hold whilst working could be displayed on the google glass would be life changing. But I do recall there being another issue, that of battery life. I seem to recall they only lasted around 15 minutes which would be no good in the real world. Assuming you could get them to at least 24hrs continuous use, they would be great. You could have schematic's displayed, see a 3D view of parts that you are working on (ideal for mechanic's/engineers). You could have a map display real world for directions whilst you walk. The uses would be limitless. I am totally with you on wanting this type of device available. I would also want them to look reasonable slick similar to your set of googles glass'. I certainly would not like the type that looks like value glasses from the 1970's. Again great video Stu, keep up the good work. Maybe we need a petition to bring back google glass!
I'm guessing that we'll get a consumer Google Glass 2 when Apple's AR Glasses come out and create an industry (see: apple watch, airpods, etc)
Stu, have you seen North Focals, or Focals by North (however you want to say it) they are very close to Google Glass.
Awesome for field workers, being able to pull up a schematic or blueprint to help repair something.
yeah don't install the final update if you still have apps and such that work. The final update nukes all applications save for photo and video taking ability.
I was able to connect mine to Wi-Fi. However since you can’t type on it allows you to scan a QR code which one for you’re home Wi-Fi can easily be made online .
The problem for peoples aren't tech geekies it's hard to get the last update of the app into the phone since not everyone know how to throw XDK files into phone.
Excellent video, can you please explain how I can offload my photos and videos from Glass to my computer, when i connect Glass to my computer it doesn’t show up?
Got my first pair of bone conduction headphones. It feels like there's nothing there, and as a writer, made me dream of a world where I could write just as seamlessly..
Oculus Quest 3 will take us (back) there. The difference with Facebook is that they are prepared to sacrifice a fair bit of profit for market reach and public access. Also component parts/manufacturing are cheaper than they were when GG first took the plunge. As odd as it sounds - Google were too far ahead of mass consumer perception/imagination.
So total impulse buy but I just clicked buy it now on a Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 and super excited. It was mainly because I discovered that model has a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR similar to the Quest 2 and know what it is a beast with local tensorflow models, and someone has a youtube video running AI locally on it. Sadly 3GB of RAM is tragically limited for local models but 2.3GB Phi3 would make a nice assistant. Super excited!
Thank you , i was considering buying one your video just come in time
Heh, I still have my original XE but just got EE2 as well ;-) It is crazy how much Google was ahead of others in the AR area and wasted all of this.
I so want glass to be a thing. Great episode.
Too bad google glass didn't have night vision or a thermal camera.. think about it, if that camera was a flir you could use it to aid in driving in fog and all.. plus you could put your vital info up for driving.
I have one but don't know how to activate it . Any ideas?
Mine was fortunately activated using the glass app when it was still around… have you tried following the most recent update steps from Google?
support.google.com/glass/answer/9649198?hl=en
Thx for the video. Good work. My issue is that this video was made in the very begging of the last half of 2021. ie mid 2021. I get that you want the views, but just forwarding the year so you can get more hits in 2022 doesn't help people looking for actually current information. It actually causes them outdated information. If not so now, then almost certainly later in 2022. I'm certain you are aware of this phenomenon (the upping of the year) whether you've done it intentionally or not) and are annoyed by it. Please date it appropriately. Maybe even 2021-2022.
It was made around 6 months ago… and the information is still current. If it wasn’t, I’d be making a new video 😉
Does Google Maps nav work on it? I think that would be amazing! Did you do the upload? What happens if you do?
Yes I still have mine . I would say if we could petition google to bring it back by the thousands , it might make a splash .
In California does GG put Prop. 65 warnings on things, like the Sun, wild animals, etc.
This was a product that was before its time and scared people . They probably should have kept it in RnD till now and dropped it . I would buy them in a second flat
I know right! I definitely think that people would be more receptive now.
How did you connect the glasses to your phone. Did you still need to use the Google Glass Phone app for Android?
I dont think I will ever understand why this didnt take off as an AR HMD
oddly enough, oculus are still trying to get back to this level on the latest firmware on the quest
Yeah absolutely! Like I said… the next oculus quest will have full colour pass through without a doubt
@@StusReviewsUK no doubt in my mind whatsoever.
One day very soon AR and VR will merge and then the sky is the limit!
@@aries0968 by definition, AR and VR are nearly opposites
What do you mean, exactly?
If this was more adorable I think it wouldn’t be taken off or at least had more people wanting new versions
I'm so sad that Google didn't do more to push Glass, it's a great product and I can only imagine how awesome it'd be today with better tech available.
man i wish i have one. still even now. just need google glass with maps whenever i travel
So if I bought some I would be stuck with whatever app/apps that are or aren’t already on them?
If Microsoft windows phone sucssed i believe Microsoft would have implemented windows phone into hololens it just would be cool being able to use Your hand guster in air to navigate through the software
Has anything changed? Is it more usable these days
I still want one of these to this day
can you ask it to read text like street signs? - looking for something for someone who can't read but can understand
does it connect to your phone and does it use bone conductive technalichy?
A good idea truly never dies. Google Glass is not dead yet.
I'm fascinated with the future! There's so many things that are just out of our reach tech wise, but it's coming!
Ive got one of these but never used it as its not supported now and you cant get the app, I want to update it but cant figure it out how to do it.
probably just going to sell it on and put the money toward the next main stream one.
How do I get my photos and videos off glass on Mac with using terminal?
I need my prescription glasses so for me to make it work, I would need to put my own lens into it.
i bought it because i thought it might help as I'm disabled but can't get it in recovery mode to update
You followed the support article on flashing the new update?
@@StusReviewsUK I haven't seen it ,i went to googles site its very confusing can you tell me where please
@@davejenx support.google.com/glass/answer/9649198?hl=en
@@StusReviewsUK cheers
@@StusReviewsUK was a bit difficult my son had too right his own code to get the update to load it works but only video and camera and calls no music or apps but it voice responds and casts to your phone you still need the app for this but the app is useless
It always felt like there were 3 of us in a conversation with google glass. Was I interrupting, was I being filmed, recorded? Was the person going to take them off to talk to me? If so, would someone steal them? Was the person rich, nerdy, distracted from human contact?
One of the funniest thing I ever read about Google Glass was from someone who went to a tech conference where everyone was wearing one. And then he had to go have a pee in the restroom - and everyone was wearing one. "Did that guy standing next to me just wink?"
Ahh yes… maybe place that they shouldn’t be allowed 😂🍆😉
Hi, i am from Indonesia, where I can buy google glass ? Thanks for information
in the future, there will be a chip that links into your brain, and will port the image you see with your eyes, to data storage. Basically think of all the things your phone can do but its in a chip directly communicating with your brain. Able to communicate with people without saying a word, just think and send, instantaneous communication. But so will will come all the drawbacks of technology and social media. Perhaps the worst part of it all is you can't unplug.
Hello i have mines in a box.... i dont know how to do manual update.... some link to do it and unbox them ? Best regards.
Try this;
support.google.com/glass/answer/9649198?hl=en
The final update is great
Yeah!? You find it’s still usable?
yes I want a pair!!!
I think the time Google Glass was released was the wrong one. At that time there were major data protection discussions worldwide and AR (Augmented Reality) is still an uncontrolled problem for the personal rights of all people.
If Google manages to tackle this problem through appropriate regulation and thus convey security to the majority of the population, then this technology will establish itself very quickly.
Google should take an example from technologies like nuclear energy or even just electricity. Both had great initial difficulties but ultimately prevailed.
Fyi, those bars used Glass as a marketing gimmick to draw traffic to there stores and pub's, however also predict Google Glass will make a come back after Apple's VR announcements.
Both Google and Amazon have a habit of being very innovative and then dropping a product because they don't realize how great the item would be with minor software updates.
Hi plz I need help I have Google glass but I can't connect with my phone ,& the application it's close alone after to try connect with my phone you can help me
Would love an updated version.
I recently picked up a chromebook and it was my first time getting one. I got it so I could experiment with it and see the use cases for it considering it's excellent price options. What I realized was that it makes for an excellent companion device to my Google Pixel phone and I'm assuming Google Glass will do just that as well. I really want to pick one up so I could experiment with it.
Hey by chance do you know if we can side load Linux mobile onto this?
Can you not sideload the app?
Well he's got me sold, take it as you will friend
I actually have three google glass that I can't do crap with. Two don't work and one does power let's me in and I can get all the way to where it gives me a code.
I just wanna flash all three do I can use them for the two projects that working on them for. Is there a discord or anyway someone can point me in the right direction. I can give you a general walk through of what happens when I try but it's gotten to the point I've just given up.