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[Spyxos]

Yes they look silly, but people actually use it on the go. I didn't think it would sell either, but I was wrong there too. After 1-2 more generations, then without the cable and with a better price, it could perhaps really become suitable for the masses.

 

[YCoCg]

It's another way to show off how much money you've got to waste, of course people will wear it outside.

 

[John Bilbo]

I'm kinda mesmerized. These are the times we are living in.

Kinda wreckless to be driving with that headset on. Can't help but to think it has to narrow one's field of view quite a bit and take a toll on one's attention.

 

[SirTerry-T]

Fucking twonks.

 

[analog_future]

It looks lame for sure but it’s also kind of crazy that this is a thing now and will probably only get bigger.

Some sci-fi film shit. Definitely a “we’re living in the future” moment.

 

[ThatStupidLion]

Jfc.. this only the start…

At least they will only look better and use better tech from here…

Waiting for the compilation of muggings, injuries, accidents, damages.

I need to make an app with ai that can predict someones next move in a fight

 

[Kilau]

You expected me to spend that much and not show it off?

 

[mortal]

Yea, it's cleary just to flex as it doesn't seem built for on-the-move usage.
Although seeing people in the wild with it on looks goofy but also kind of neat at the same time.

In 20-30 years on whatever slimer iteration I can see it being much more ubiquitous and less jarring.

 

[bitbydeath]

I thought it was going to look more like snorkel gear with those marketing images.

Not bad…

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Its like Apple watches.

There must be at least 20 people in my office that wears one. Never seem them use it once for anything.

 

[poppabk]

Stopping in the middle of the crosswalk to point at stuff, driving your car with a bunch of stuff in your vision, not exercising at the gym. Seems like a pretty good cross section of the kind of people who would spend $4000 on a gen 1 apple product.

 

[diffusionx]

the guy working at a coffee shop making $20 an hour maybe wearing a $3500 headset is just wild.

and driving (a tesla of course), just madness. apple shills are something else.

 

[bender]

Why would you drive with one on? Why would you work out wearing a $3500 device?

 

[LiquidMetal14]

The Apple zealots and blind loyalists gonna act like VR never existed before this with their high stakes FOMO.

 

[TheDreadBaron]

The Apple zealots and blind loyalists gonna act like VR never existed before this with their high stakes FOMO.

"spatial computing"

 

[ThatStupidLion]

Its like Apple watches.

There must be at least 20 people in my office that wears one. Never seem them use it once for anything.

Most used functions of apple watches:

1. Talking into wrist to send half legible text
2. Locating iphone with FindMy beeping
3. Tracking daily step count
….
….
n+1. checking the time

 

[Grildon Tundy]

Imagine walking around a city waving $3500 in cash. And imagine you put blinders on that narrow your field of view so you have less awareness of your surroundings. These people are going to get so mugged.

 

[DetectiveBananas]

File this one under “What Could Possibly Go Wrong” category. Best of luck fellas!

 

[Dacvak]

Hard for me to shit on these people since I was the asshole who bought Google Glass (twice) and wore that shit in public. Though at least that was much less conspicuous than the snorkel…

 

[analog_future]

Why would you drive with one on? Why would you work out wearing a $3500 device?

Workout out I can see, as you can FaceTime, watch movies on a big screen, browse the internet, or even do work while you workout.

 

[Valedix]

 

[bender]

Workout out I can see, as you can FaceTime, watch movies on a big screen, browse the internet, or even do work while you workout.

Just seems like you are going to funk up the device with sweat.

 

[Meicyn]

Most used functions of apple watches:

1. Talking into wrist to send half legible text
2. Locating iphone with FindMy beeping
3. Tracking daily step count
….
….
n+1. checking the time

Was a superintendent for a squadron while I was still in the military. Had constant meetings, enlisted and officers to brief, disciplinary actions to conduct, the list goes on. When you’re in a meeting, you do not pull out your phone. It’s rude as shit and incredibly unprofessional.

Meanwhile, looking at your watch is socially acceptable when you’re in a leadership position, because punctuality is critical. So when the First Sergeant is messaging me to let me know that one of my troops did some dumb shit, I can get a quick glance and prepare for my next course of action on dealing with them after the meeting I’m sitting in is over. I also can quickly glance at what my next item is on my daily calendar which is digital, instead of carrying around a physical planner. I was constantly on the move, I averaged six miles of walking per day. Glancing at a watch is way faster than digging out my phone, especially when you’re carrying folders with medal citations, performance reports, and other admin paperwork. The watch literally improved my productivity.

Then there’s the exercise aspect. When I would go on a 5K run, the last thing I want to take with me is my phone. When one of the houses on base caught on fire because a lithium ion battery exploded, my Commander was still able to reach me via the watch and I could immediately start a phone recall to the squadron to conduct accountability and determine if any of my personnel and their dependents are affected.

It’s easy to mock smartwatches, but there are plenty of real world applications for them.

 

[poppabk]

Was a superintendent for a squadron while I was still in the military. Had constant meetings, enlisted and officers to brief, disciplinary actions to conduct, the list goes on. When you’re in a meeting, you do not pull out your phone. It’s rude as shit and incredibly unprofessional.

Meanwhile, looking at your watch is socially acceptable when you’re in a leadership position, because punctuality is critical. So when the First Sergeant is messaging me to let me know that one of my troops did some dumb shit, I can get a quick glance and prepare for my next course of action on dealing with them after the meeting I’m sitting in is over. I also can quickly glance at what my next item is on my daily calendar which is digital, instead of carrying around a physical planner. I was constantly on the move, I averaged six miles of walking per day. Glancing at a watch is way faster than digging out my phone, especially when you’re carrying folders with medal citations, performance reports, and other admin paperwork. The watch literally improved my productivity.

Then there’s the exercise aspect. When I would go on a 5K run, the last thing I want to take with me is my phone. When one of the houses on base caught on fire because a lithium ion battery exploded, my Commander was still able to reach me via the watch and I could immediately start a phone recall to the squadron to conduct accountability and determine if any of my personnel and their dependents are affected.

It’s easy to mock smartwatches, but there are plenty of real world applications for them.

Yeah I work in a lab and to take off your gloves and labcoat and leave the lab just to find out the call you got was just spam is a pain. Watch is really useful. Of course I still have a first gen samsung watch because it gets a full 5 days on a single charge and does everything I need.

 

[Hero of Spielberg]

 

[Rockondevil]

I remember laughing at iPhones when they first released. Then I got one and it was amazing going from my Nokia.

Thinking the Apple Watch was something I wouldn't use because I didn't really wear watches. Now I wear one daily and haven't taken it off (outside of a couple hours charging a day) in 4 years.
It makes managing my calendar, taking calls and listening to music on the run more effective than it was without it.

This is something I can absolutely see the use case for eventually once it gets smaller and batteries in it get better.

 

[FunkMiller]

It's just another form of conspicuous consumption. Been going on for centuries, and don't see any end in sight.

 

[AJUMP23]

this is terrible.

 

[jshackles]

Isn't wearing these while driving illegal?

 

[Valedix]

Isn't wearing these while driving illegal?

Yes Apple has also said not to use these while driving.

 

[Revolutionary]

I remember I used to be nervous about using my 3DS and Vita on the NYC subway lol and that video has some dude casually typing on an AR keyboard

 

[Days like these...]

How much can I get on eBay for one of these if I were to find one?

 

[gatti-man]

Its like Apple watches.

There must be at least 20 people in my office that wears one. Never seem them use it once for anything.

Apple Watches have tons of uses for professionals. 1 if your state doesn’t allow texting/looking at your phone while driving and 2 it’s a god send for not lifting up my phone when I’m working or in a kitchen (I run restaurants). It’s also great in busy or loud environments.

 

[CGNoire]

Yes they look silly, but people actually use it on the go. I didn't think it would sell either, but I was wrong there too. After 1-2 more generations, then without the cable and with a better price, it could perhaps really become suitable for the masses.

Nice Try.

 

[nush]

And people knew Google glass users looked stupid in public.

 

[newtypepilot]

most people get apple stuff just to show off. Just go inside a starbucks and it's a bunch of people showing off their macbook.

 

[Mr Reasonable]

These videos are surely just people making a joke.

 

[Ribi]

It's a mobile computer that makes people look like douche bags but it's also a piece of tech that gets us closer to the future we want where we have low profile mobile computers that aren't phones. Of course people are gnna use it, it's like a Tesla.

 

[winjer]

Candidates for this years' Darwin Awards.

 

[thuGG_pl]

I appreciate the fact that it's actually usable in such a way. Apple really did a great job with it, and made a big step in VR world.
At the same time I hate all of those people

 

[TastyPastry]

it looks dumb but it's also cool in a way, imagine what the tech will be like 20 years from now. i hope apple makes it a mainstream success.

 

[xrnzaaas]

I wonder how long before the muggings and assaults start. You're wearing a 3500$ device that thieves may try to grab and also tell people you had that much money to spend on an optional everyday device.

 

[StueyDuck]

apple people are essentially cultists, you should know this.

 

[Thaedolus]

Just wait until you can deep fake someone else’s face onto your partner during sexy time, thing will sell like hotcakes!

 

[Thaedolus]

Just wait until you can deep fake someone else’s face onto your partner during sexy time, thing will sell like hotcakes!

Wait this was an episode of Black Mirror wasn’t it

 

[Spyxos]

Nice Try.

Try what?

 

[Lunarorbit]

That's some loser ass shit going into public with these on. Give me a break. Wonder how many fights will happen because of selfish people wearing these causing accidents

 

[RJMacready73]

If someone walked past me in public wearing that I'd probably mutter "you fucking dork" as I passed, it looks stupid AF

 

[Trilobit]

Yes they look silly, but people actually use it on the go. I didn't think it would sell either, but I was wrong there too. After 1-2 more generations, then without the cable and with a better price, it could perhaps really become suitable for the masses.

 

[ManaByte]

Why would you drive with one on? Why would you work out wearing a $3500 device?

Why would you ride the subway wearing a $3500 device?