Google didn't invent the concept of smart glasses, but it was one of the first companies to actually put them on people's faces. It was a revolution, and also a problem: Google made face computers extremely uncool, and its early user base was so off-putting they became collectively known as “Glassholes.” The Verge’s Victoria Song and Waveform’s David Imel break down why Glass failed — despite being shockingly right about the future of technology. #VersionHistory #GoogleGlass #Technology
0:00 Introduction: The Promise of Google Glass
01:26 Exploring the History and Impact of Google Glass
02:16 Personal Experiences and Early Reactions
03:58 The Development and Prototypes of Google Glass
09:45 The Public Unveiling and Initial Reception
12:02 Google Glass in Popular Culture and Media
32:17 The Technical Specs and User Experience
37:18 The Mixed Reactions and Controversies
42:24 Legislative Push Against Google Glass
42:53 Privacy Concerns and Public Reactions
44:47 The Rise of 'Glassholes'
46:50 Google's Response and Guidelines
54:46 The Decline of Google Glass
56:35 Enterprise Pivot and Future Prospects
59:43 Cultural Impact and Legacy
01:03:31 Final Thoughts and Hall of Fame Induction
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