[paulbrock]

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Originally Posted by Resonance

CCTV is already licenced

http://www.sia.homeoffice.gov.uk/Pag...sing-cctv.aspx

some is, but only if its to

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undertake the licensable activities of a public space surveillance (CCTV) operative and your services are supplied for the purposes of or in connection with any contract to a consumer.

that's quite a specific remit. It doesn't mean I need a licence to stick CCTV on my house, or shop or office.

[Sphinxy1]

Absolute bargains..

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53...at=0&_from=R40

[Takae]

I would rather spend it on a smartwatch. A client has one and it's pretty nifty.

[TheWireRules]

Still in Beta is cyber talk for "complete fail".

Even the geeks who want a pair are going to struggle because they would mostly be wearing proper glasses so they can see properly. What they going to do, wear google glasses over them?

A fail.

[johnathome]

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Originally Posted by TheWireRules

Still in Beta is cyber talk for "complete fail".

Even the geeks who want a pair are going to struggle because they would mostly be wearing proper glasses so they can see properly. What they going to do, wear google glasses over them?

A fail.

You do know they do glass prescription lenses now?

Or were you just joking?

[paulbrock]

Some of the headsets at the demo at the weekend had 'glass' frames on - ie in addition to the technology bit you were also wearing a pair of regular specs. Not sure if this was meant to make them look less conspicuous, they were horrible to wear.

[Resonance]

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/new...oIIj6NBrBrHi5k

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Google Glass has been banned by cinemas in the UK due to piracy concerns.

Vue Cinemas and the Cinema Exhibitors' Association trade group have declared that use of the headset should not be permitted in movie theatres over fears that users may record films illegally.

I can see other businesses following suit. I believe certain clubs, bars, restaurants etc have banned it in the USA.

[paulbrock]

It seems that ignorance is not restricted to individuals. Why would a 45 min recording capacity at low quality pose a threat to cinema chains?

A glass owner wanting to rip off a film is more likely to stick their phone in their shirt pocket and use that instead.... (not that I've thought about it too much )

Mind you, a cinema full of people voice-activating their wearable tech would be very distracting

[barbeler]

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Originally Posted by !!11oneone

Yes, it's clunky in it's present form. But if you really can't see the potential of heads-up display, they you're somewhat lacking in imagination.

Already you can:
1. Display satnav directions in the corner of your eye - where they should be instead of having to keep pulling out your phone.

2. Have a 'tour guide' putting interesting information relevant to your location into your vision. Again, the same app is on your phone but you a) need to hear the notification and b) get it out and unlock it, so therefore stop wandering around and enjoying your holiday

3. Look at a sign written in another language and have it instantly translated for you

4. Look up at the stars and be told what they are

5. Send your presentation slides to your vision instead of being stuck behind a computer or have to keep turning to the screen at work

6. Take a photo with a tap without fumbling for your phone, by which time the moment has passed

7. Have speed and location information displayed - great for cycling, walking, mountaineering

8. Display recipe steps as you cook.

9. Have texts, emails and messages pop up - and reply to them with a few words.

10. Use things like Shazam and Google Now. The whole point of Google Now is to give you timely information, but you still need to check your phone for it. Sitting watching TV, Google Now tells you it's time to leave. Out with friends and want to know a song? Do it without breaking conversation.

11. Have Evernote displaying your shopping list as you walk around the store. See something you want to remember? Save it instantly to a notebook.

It is the ULTIMATE hands-free experience, giving you everything a phone can do but without interrupting your day. One day, we won't need a screen with the information we want on it. And that's a huge and important step...

As for being punched in the pub - people have their phones out filming all the time. Glass has a flashing light when recording, there is no privacy issue.

Was that really intended to be hilariously funny? It's almost like something out of Viz

You could add:
12. Great for recording somebody's PIN as you look over their shoulder at the cashpoint.
13. A scientific breakthrough for paedophiles.

[Stuart_h]

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Originally Posted by barbeler

Was that really intended to be hilariously funny? It's almost like something out of Viz

You could add:
12. Great for recording somebody's PIN as you look over their shoulder at the cashpoint.
13. A scientific breakthrough for paedophiles.

As has already been pointed out if you were interested in doing either of the above there are already far more discrete options out there.

Do people object to skateboarders with helmet cams ? Are they paranoid about those people with smart-watches with cameras built in ?

Best ban those HD tellys as it simply provides a better way for people to watch their illicit recordings .... and the internet as it allows sharing of dubious material ......

Im not sure whether some people simply dont want tech to progress or whether they just pick an individual item to go all "Daily Mail" on ???

They have limited recording facilities - they arent 'constantly recording'. Same as a phone camera or, indeed, an old fashioned 'stand alone' camera. You arent going to suddenly find your "embarrassing moments" uploaded by Google Glass owners any more than they currently are by phone owners.

[Resonance]

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Originally Posted by Stuart_h

As has already been pointed out if you were interested in doing either of the above there are already far more discrete options out there.

Do people object to skateboarders with helmet cams ? Are they paranoid about those people with smart-watches with cameras built in ?

Best ban those HD tellys as it simply provides a better way for people to watch their illicit recordings .... and the internet as it allows sharing of dubious material ......

Im not sure whether some people simply dont want tech to progress or whether they just pick an individual item to go all "Daily Mail" on ???

They have limited recording facilities - they arent 'constantly recording'. Same as a phone camera or, indeed, an old fashioned 'stand alone' camera. You arent going to suddenly find your "embarrassing moments" uploaded by Google Glass owners any more than they currently are by phone owners.

Except it'f far far more obvious if someone points a phone or camera at you.

[paulbrock]

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Originally Posted by Resonance

Except it'f far far more obvious if someone points a phone or camera at you.

its very obvious when someone is using Glass as well, kinda freaky when you see someone actively using it.

edit:Even leaving aside the vacant look and them stopping walking to concentrate on it and staring up and to the right, you can't point Glass in any other direction but straight forward. That means they have to look directly at you. Bit of a giveaway...

[Stuart_h]

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Originally Posted by Resonance

Except it'f far far more obvious if someone points a phone or camera at you.

Gosh your life must be fascinating if you are so paranoid about being covertly video'd

Very 'Jason Bourne'

[cnbcwatcher]

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Originally Posted by johnathome

You do know they do glass prescription lenses now?

Or were you just joking?

Have Specsavers started offering them yet?