- Wearable headgear that allows some uses hands-free
- Capable of recording video and audio from the user's perspective
- User can receive information and notifications from Internet and social media without having to check a phone or other mobile device
- Screen is always in the user's visual field
- Information can be stored or is accessible from cloud computing storage
Disadvantages of Google Glass:
- Google Glass is currently only available to developers at a high cost, $1500
- Recording functions (audio, photo, video) could make others concerned about their privacy
- Cloud computing storage of information from Google Glass could be used by Google or third parties, raising privacy concerns
- Legal issues regarding some features, such as facial recognition software, are still unresolved
- Overuse could adversely affect social relationships if people look at the screen rather than at each other
