Now, the problem is that nobody likes smartglasses/"AI glasses"
Since then, just about every glasses-based project has fallen flat, and Snap's "spectacles" are possibly the most laughable tech product ever released.
I don't think that Apple can overcome the aversion people feel when they interact with somebody wearing AR glasses with video recorders. It's going to look and feel like all the rest -- like something done in poor taste.
Or is Meta's and everyone else's ideas so bad that nobody should do anything?
Please clarify exactly what you're complaining about.
Subsequently, I've tried a pair of Xreal One. I really like the concept, especially for what I used it for, which was as a secondary monitor when hooked to my MBP. Probably a niche use-case for sure, but if Apple can pull it off with a better resolution, it's something I would seriously consider purchasing.
But the demo also really convinced me that there is no damn way I'm going to want that ridiculously heavy and bulky hardware on my head for more than a few minutes. It's impressive, but pretty expensive, and completely impractical. It makes a great demo, but it's a miserably uncooked product - very well though out in some ways, but missing big targets like weight and comfort by a mile. Maybe in a few more years...
bigyabai•1h ago