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Google Glass Explorers
Our Glass Explorer community, which consists of people from all walks of life,
actively participates in shaping the future of Glass.
With new technology comes new questions, and our Explorers help to answer those
questions.
The first Explorers were developers from Google I/O 2012 and people who told us
what they would do #ifihadglass. Since then, we've continued to expand the
Explorer Program. We’re at the start of a long journey and we’re looking to our
Explorers to help us develop this new technology.
Since the program started, our Explorers have gotten a lot of attention when
they wear Glass out and about. Reactions range from the curious – “Wow! Are
those the ‘Google glasses’? How do they work?” – to the suspect – “Goodness
gracious do those things see into my soul?!” Luckily as the Explorer Community
grows, so does their collective wisdom. We asked some long-time Explorers for
their advice, and here it is:
DO’S
Explore the world around you. Glass puts you more in control of your technology
and frees you to look up and engage with the world around you rather than look
down and be distracted from it. Have a hangout with your friends, get walking
directions to a fantastic new restaurant, or get an update on that delayed
flight.
Take advantage of the Glass voice commands. Glass can free your hands up to do
other things like golfing, cooking, or juggling flaming torches while balancing
on a beach ball (but also see Don’ts #2). This is great for looking up how many
ounces in a cup while you cook, or taking a one-of-a-kind photo from your
unique perspective.
Ask for permission. Standing alone in the corner of a room staring at people
while recording them through Glass is not going to win you any friends (see
Don’ts #4). The Glass camera function is no different from a cell phone so
behave as you would with your phone and ask permission before taking photos or
videos of others.
Use screen lock. Glass screen lock works like your smartphone’s screen lock: it
passcode-protects your device to help prevent others from using it. If you ever
lose your device or have it stolen by a budding online resale entrepreneur, you
can turn off Glassware and perform a remote wipe (e.g. factory reset) of the
device, removing all your information from the device. All you need to do is go
to your MyGlass page on your browser, or the MyGlass App on your phone.
Be an active and vocal member of the Glass Explorer Community. The Explorer
Program was created in order to have a place where our Explorers can give
feedback, share content and communicate with the Glass team. It’s been hugely
successful over the past year and this is due to our wonderful group of
Explorers. They are constantly sharing their worlds with us and with each
other, allowing us to hear and work on all the great feedback and stories our
Explorers give us (and, wow, do they give us a lot!).
DON’TS:
Glass-out. Glass was built for short bursts of information and interactions
that allow you to quickly get back to doing the other things you love. If you
find yourself staring off into the prism for long periods of time you’re
probably looking pretty weird to the people around you. So don’t read War and
Peace on Glass. Things like that are better done on bigger screens.
Rock Glass while doing high-impact sports. Glass is a piece of technology, so
use common sense. Water skiing, bull riding or cage fighting with Glass are
probably not good ideas.
Wear it and expect to be ignored. Let’s face it, you’re gonna get some
questions. Be patient and explain that Glass has a lot of the same features as
a mobile phone (camera, maps, email, etc.). Also, develop your own etiquette.
If you’re worried about someone interrupting that romantic dinner at a nice
restaurant with a question about Glass, just take it off and put it around the
back of your neck or in your bag.
Be creepy or rude (aka, a “Glasshole”). Respect others and if they have
questions about Glass don’t get snappy. Be polite and explain what Glass does
and remember, a quick demo can go a long way. In places where cell phone
cameras aren’t allowed, the same rules will apply to Glass. If you’re asked to
turn your phone off, turn Glass off as well. Breaking the rules or being rude
will not get businesses excited about Glass and will ruin it for other
Explorers.
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