Glasses Replacing The Smartphone
For all the technological advancements that we made, we are still living in a 2D world. Our entry into the digital world is based upon us looking at a screen. Whether it is our laptops, phones, or PCs, we are accustomed to looking at something 2 dimensional.
When this will change is anyone's guess. Some are estimating that it could come as soon as 2023.
Ever since Google introduced "Google Glass", people tried to figure out alternate ways to access information without entering the flatscreen world. The promise of augmented reality is too great to pass up. Thus far, in spite of the prospects, it has not materialized.
One of the grand promises of Web 3.0 is an internet that is ubiquitous. We are going to see "smart" everything meaning a digital overlay of our physical world will be taking place. How we access this still needs to be worked out.
The race is worth a lot of money. There are billions on the line. Companies are all trying to be in position to leverage the new platform. This will not only include the hardware but also, potentially, the operating system that is what allows us to access the world around us.
For now, we are plugging along with smartphones. The last few years saw little advancement in the way of technology on this front. It is as if the entire industry is waiting for something new to breakthrough.
Here are some of the challenges that are presented as standing in the way.
Much of what is awaiting development is the hardware. However, we cannot overlook the communication system. A lot of bandwidth will be required to make these systems work. Thus, the present development of next generation communication systems will also play a major factor.
A/R is going to make us all a lot smarter. Over time, we will have access to information right when we need it. Couple this with AI and we can see how the "system" will know what information is required at the precise moment.
Whether this will end up being in the form of glasses, headsets, or even contract lens remains to be seen. As we see, there are many companies trying to uncover the secrets which will bring up closer to this realm.
For now, we are still stuck looking at our flat screens. The move to 3D is still eluding us.
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A recent announcement of Oculus VR is something that looks promising for the public use. It is one step closer to the future that you are describing. I had an opportunity to try the first generation google glass a couple of years ago. It was not as promising as they described in their ads. There is a long way to go for that tech.
The only fear is about our data privacy as the FC Oculus VR requires you to have an account with FB.
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Yes and that is where the rub comes in. Having technology in the hands of the mega tech companies is not really beneficial for humanity in the long term.
That is why I feel what we are doing with blockchain and decentralized system is vital.
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And, the funny thing is every tech company with innovative usable application will turn into this notorious organization that wants your data. Hopefully the blockchain will come to rescue when it comes to owning your data.
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Kind of weird to imagine that in less than a decade the smartphe could be something like today we see the "walkman" from long ago.
It will be quite fun to witness some changes in the coming years and I must bet that glasses will be of great use for this technological innovation. Well, I'll look forward to it.
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The smartphone is a phase. You are right, there will come a time when it is akin to the Walkman.
Something we see in photos and laugh at how technologically inferior it was.
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That's one step closer to what the future reserves for us, I would expect retina implants or transparent lens on eyes that can project and show real time information. I think that there are some companies attempting this - Intel’s New AR Prototype Uses Retinal Projection.
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With the so much energy put into technogical advancements of recent, I think the 3D actualization is not very far away. However, we should not rush 3D cause many are yet to even get acquainted with the presence 2D systems
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It might be. There is a lot of research into what is the best way. Personally I think holograms hold great promise but we shall see.
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Let's just watch and see how things play out in the near future
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how about a VR lens that fits on eye boll with eye site improve function
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