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US Movie Theaters Ban Wearable Devices With Camera

October 30, 2014

Movie Theaters Ban Wearable DevicesThe Motion Picture Associate of America and the National Association Of Theater Owners have announced a zero-tolerance ban on wearable devices capable of recording. The decision is not a huge surprise after the arrest of a movie goer earlier this year for wearing Google Glass. If caught wearing a device you will be asked to put it away or risk expulsion from the showing. If the theater believes you are recording the showing, law enforcement will be called. The MPAA and NATO have long been fighting to keep recording technology out of movie theaters and are fearful that wearable devices could enable anyone to easily record a movie without it being detected. While the ban covers all wearable devices with a camera, the focus is likely on Google Glass and similar headsets.

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by Doug Parker
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Google’s First Designer Glass By Diane Von Furstenberg

June 20, 2014

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When you hear the name of iconic designer Diane Von Furstenberg chances are the first thing that comes to mind are wrap dresses, not technology.  Well, she is working to change that.  During Spring Fashion Week last year in New York, Ms. Furstenberg had her models walk with the devices, participated in a Glass filmed video offering a first hand glimpse of NYFW (see after break), and provided narration for it.  Now her relationship with Google is about to translate to a wearable item.

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by Doug Parker
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Google Glass Available To Order Again

May 19, 2014

Google Glass Available To OrderFollowing the “one day only” offering of Google Glass a little over a month ago, Google has made the $1500 eyewear available to order again.  This time though there is no 24hr deadline.  Google states that Glass is still very much in beta, but that they want to open the experience up to a larger group of people.  Perhaps the company is trying to gauge what the total interest in the device when not limited to one day of sales.  Another scenario is that Google is trying to clear inventory to introduce a more design-complete model.  The controversial device returns on sale as analysts have begun to release cost-to-build numbers.  

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Be Warned: “Glass Night Out” Is This Saturday

May 2, 2014

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The Google Glass community has coordinated a series of meet-ups across the U.S. saturday evening.  Try not be alarmed if you see a swarm of people wearing the device walk into your bar.  The aim of these gatherings is to help the public feel more comfortable around Glass users and to dispel myths people might have about Glass, how it works, and the privacy of those nearby.  Between these events and the guides Google published over the past few months, Google clearly feels there is a lot of work to be done to make non-users feel comfortable.  In February, Google released etiquette guidelines for users to help them not be labeled “glass-holes.”  In March Google released a document to try to dispel some of the myths regarding the device.  

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Google Wants You To “Ok Glass” and Drive

February 27, 2014

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According to Reuters, Google has started lobbying in at least three states to prevent legislation banning people from using the headset while driving.  After a headline making incident in California where a woman wearing Google Glass while driving was ticketed, the legal battle over how you are allowed to use wearable tech is just beginning.  Google claims that it is too early in the experimental product’s lifecycle to introduce restrictions in use; Illinois state Senator Ira Silverstein responded that it was clear Google Glass is headed towards mass market and “Who are they fooling?”  With nationwide campaigns against distracted driving, it will be interesting to see how successful Google’s lobbying is.  There are currently eight states considering regulation of Google Glass.

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by Doug Parker
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