Google glasses for the bike

[iYRe]

These were developed for bicycles, but I can see some application on a bike.. be it for racing or just riding in general..
http://www.bikerumor.com/2013/05/24/...f-google-glass

Imagine having GPS in your eye? Or accelerometer readings.. race positions, laptimes, etc..
You could even use something like waze or latitude on a ride so you know where people are (specifically the TEC if you are lead)..

I have an app called "CarOO" which runs video all the time, in 5 min segments, and if it detects an "issue" (or you do) it (or you manually) trigger it, and it saves xx mins around that time.. handy in those crazy traffic situations - better than a go pro.

I'd prefer it was built into the visor.. but since most of us wear glasses/sunnies anyway, it would work as it is..

[Geeen]

Just more shit to distract you from the job at hand IMO. But then I dont even use GPS, I have these weird things called maps.......

[iYRe]

Just more shit to distract you from the job at hand IMO. But then I dont even use GPS, I have these weird things called maps.......

I find that maps are hard to read at 100kmh..

[Akzle]

yeah nah fuck that.

[paturoa]

I've read somewhere in the last 2 weeks that people who wear google glasses are called glassholes.

[Subike]

I can see these as being idea for those on push bikes, they take no notice of whats around them anyway, so the distraction of a small screen would probably fill their tiny minds anyways.
But on a motorbike, that small spot the screen appears in, could be that spot you need to be aware of something that going to kill you,
No room for asny type of distraction when riding in my opinion, these would just see an increase in the statistics .
The concept is good, but the application I think has much to be desired.

[iYRe]

I can see these as being idea for those on push bikes, they take no notice of whats around them anyway, so the distraction of a small screen would probably fill their tiny minds anyways.
But on a motorbike, that small spot the screen appears in, could be that spot you need to be aware of something that going to kill you,
No room for asny type of distraction when riding in my opinion, these would just see an increase in the statistics .
The concept is good, but the application I think has much to be desired.

well.. that makes sense. Your logic is astounding.

[Geeen]

I find that maps are hard to read at 100kmh..

Have a look at a map BEFORE you go then forget what you planned and rely on "ooh, I wonder where this goes......"

[iYRe]

I do that.. but you know.. some times you need to at least appear competent.

[Ribit]

If google glass sales take off in NZ i think i would be seriously worried about the increased distraction of drivers on our roads.
So this thread points out there would be a version helpful for bikers but think of every pleb behind the wheel that are already driving round staring at their crotch now and soon can look like they are staring at the road but actually watching you tube or god knows what else in a little screen just next to their line of vision with google glass...

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/technology...ectid=11255180

[imdying]

If google glass sales take off in NZ i think i would be seriously worried about the increased distraction of drivers on our roads.

I doubt you have used one then. Give it a go, you'll see what I mean.

[R650R]

I think the whole idea is already dead in the water. Seen a good write up on one of the tech blogs, the guy wanted to love them but ended up hating them and experienced headaches etc from the 24/7 wifi transmitter on them.
Then there is a similar system on Yanks new fighter jet that is causing issues as their is too much info.
I don't think kiwi motorists are ready for these yet and as a wearer of normal prescription glasses I'll tell you the novelty will soon be outweighed by various nuisance factors.

[awa355]

Just more shit to distract you from the job at hand IMO. But then I dont even use GPS, I have these weird things called maps.......

With you on this one. But then, I'm from before the ' If it beeps, must have ' generation.

[Woodman]

If google glass sales take off in NZ i think i would be seriously worried about the increased distraction of drivers on our roads.
So this thread points out there would be a version helpful for bikers but think of every pleb behind the wheel that are already driving round staring at their crotch now and soon can look like they are staring at the road but actually watching you tube or god knows what else in a little screen just next to their line of vision with google glass...

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/technology...ectid=11255180

I think if google glasses took off in NZ, I would be seriously worried about the fuckwittedness of the population....

[Tazz]

I think the whole idea is already dead in the water. Seen a good write up on one of the tech blogs, the guy wanted to love them but ended up hating them and experienced headaches etc from the 24/7 wifi transmitter on them.
Then there is a similar system on Yanks new fighter jet that is causing issues as their is too much info.
I don't think kiwi motorists are ready for these yet and as a wearer of normal prescription glasses I'll tell you the novelty will soon be outweighed by various nuisance factors.

Probably more likely has headaches from trying to make his eyes do separate things. Apache pilots have the same problem getting used to their huds and then again if they're in the cockpit for hours.