Comment by zoklet-enjoyer
6 months ago
Live translation is something I've been dreaming about since Google Glass. I just want translation, subtitles, turn by turn directions, and ad blocking.
6 months ago
Live translation is something I've been dreaming about since Google Glass. I just want translation, subtitles, turn by turn directions, and ad blocking.
The idea of ad blocking with smart glasses kind of freaks me out. I'll take additive but I don't want subtractive reality where parts of the world are being hidden from me.
> parts of the world are being hidden from me
There's a Black Mirror episode on that (and more), S2E4 White Christmas.
> I don't want subtractive reality where parts of the world are being hidden from me
I’ll make an exception for ad blocking as long as there’s a visual marker where the ad was.
Even Realities G1 glasses, which support Mentra, will do the first 2. The 3rd is partial, not quite turn by turn, but you can see a map around you with them on
Translation, subtitles, turn by turn directions - use them today!
Ad blocking - we'll need a research team and 5 years https://xkcd.com/1425/
> and ad blocking
The possibility of shooting ads directly into the retina is probably the main driving force behind smart glasses.
And ultimate attention analysis
and a moving camera with a good excuse to be always on and analyzing everything