Google Glass Was a Better Idea Than Vision Pro..

I'm just gonna come out and say it: the Apple Vision Pro flop doesn't surprise me one bit. In fact, I think Google had it right over a decade ago with Google Glass! Remember those? They were pricey, sure, around $1,500, but unlike the Vision Pro, Google Glass was all about augmented reality (AR), not virtual reality (VR). You could see the world around you perfectly, with a little heads-up display in your field of vision. It was like having the future right there in front of your eyes!

Google Glass could do it all: give you directions, show notifications, even take photos and videos. It was a more complete product than what Apple's offering now, and Google did it ten years ago. We've seen others try to jump on the AR bandwagon since then – Rayban, Meta, even Snapchat – but Google was the first to really attempt the concept.

So, why didn't it take off? Simple: they were just too early. The tech wasn't quite ready, and the price was a barrier. But times have changed. AI is exploding, hardware is more powerful and affordable… the stage is set for AR glasses to finally become mainstream.

Now, let's talk about why AR beats VR for everyday use. VR is awesome for immersive experiences, like when I'm playing Walkabout Mini Golf on my Meta Quest, but it's isolating. You're cut off from the real world. Try showing your wife something cool you're doing in VR – it's a hassle! VR headsets are bulky, they get uncomfortable after a while… they're just not practical for daily wear.

AR, on the other hand, has the potential to be truly integrated into our lives. Imagine wearing a stylish pair of glasses with your prescription, getting directions as you walk your dog, or seeing notifications without pulling out your phone. That's the kind of seamless integration that Google Glass was going for, and it's what I think we'll see more of in the future.

Look at the trend with VR headsets. They're all moving towards high-quality passthrough, trying to mimic that AR experience. Why? Because being able to see the real world is crucial if you want to wear these things all the time. Instead of these bulky headsets with cameras trying to recreate reality, why not have lightweight glasses that just enhance what you already see? Let your phone do the heavy lifting!

Apple's trying to bridge the gap with that screen on the Vision Pro, but let's be honest, it looks ridiculous. Give me a sleek pair of glasses that I can wear all day, with my prescription lenses, that act like a smartwatch for my face. That's a winning product.

And guess what? It looks like Google's back in the game with Android XR and their "Gemini" era for headsets and glasses. They're working on some seriously impressive stuff, like Project Astro, which uses AI to understand and interact with the world around you. Some tech journalists have even tried out prototypes and were blown away!

Google was ahead of their time, but now the technology has caught up. With AI and advanced hardware, things are about to get really interesting. I believe the future is AR, and I can't wait to see what Google and others come up with next.

This article was written by AI using the above video as the source for information