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Interacting with wearable computers is the most brutal UX challenge of all time. Today we explore the unforgiving hellscape that is controlling wearables. Wearable computers have their own special Occam's Razor. If a wearable is ever inaccessible or unreliable, it is completely worthless. If a wearable passes the test, a user can operate it "for free" as if … Continue reading The Hell that is Wearable Input
After a year in the Google Glass trenches, the future of the platform is getting sharper. It's not fun, it's not fashionable, but it will be fundamental. This November marked my one-year anniversary as a Glasshole. I came for the hardware, but I stayed for the bizarre new perspective on tech and society. Here are … Continue reading The Year, and the Future, of Google Glass
I built the prototype of what became the StickyBud accessory for Google Glass in three hours. Here's the story. Back when MP3 players were hot, Oakley released the Thump, a pair of shades with an MP3 player. They had earbuds on articulating arms that snapped into the frame when you weren't listening. It was elegant … Continue reading Making of the Voidstar StickyBud
The more I use them, the more I realize I can do with them. Humanity is beginning to modify itself, and I'd like to inspire you to consider what we could be. Wearables give us the power to call for help, and to keep the help honest. Wearables give us the power to eliminate idle … Continue reading The Power of Wearables
A smartwatch isn't a HUD, and a heads-up display isn't a watch. They might fight for media attention, but they sure don't fight for utility. Here's how two beats one. I've been wearing a Pebble and Glass together since January 2014, and it's worked out great. The combination is powerful, more so than when I … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Smartwatches Don’t Kill Glass
The masses have spoken - wearable cameras are terrifying. Why can't we separate Glass from its most-feared feature? A few days ago, my friend Katy wore her Glass to a restaurant in the East Village and started a minor s--tstorm. Management asked Katy to take off the Glass, she took it personally, posted about it, … Continue reading Don’t Fight Glass, Fight Cameras
I've had my Google Glass for about ten days now, and I'm surprised to see a lack of hardware hacks for it! A user on the Glass-Explorers.com forum suggested a headlight, and I agree. Presenting the Google Glass headlight dongle! To see it in action, check out this first-person demo video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chn46BbbuGs The body is … Continue reading DIY Google Glass Headlight
At this point, it's inevitable that Google Glass and similar wearable technology is coming to market. The new question is, what will we do with it? Here are five potential killer apps for a device that's always on, always connected, and always available - without being obnoxious or violating trust. Financial Management. It's surprising how few … Continue reading Five Killer Apps for Google Glass
Last afternoon in Paris, University of Toronto professor Dr. Steve Mann became perhaps the first victim of cyborg bigotry. While eating with his family at the Champs-Elysees McDonalds, Dr. Mann was accosted by three employees. In front of Mrs. Mann and her children, the uniformed men destroyed his property, ate his food, attempted to pry … Continue reading Cyborg Racism and Virtual Lynch Mobs
The cyborg transition from mobile technology to wearable technology is actually a transition between heads-down and heads-up. It's a question of whether the device demands your attention, or whether it's willing to share. Think of it like this - suppose you arrive early to a train, grab a coffee, and take a seat in the … Continue reading Heads Up, Heads Down
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