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Heads-Up Wearable Display
selfsealingstembolt writes "Looks like the guys at NASA are trying to combine some existing technologies into a wearable computer. At the moment it is designed as headset combined with a small box to wear at your belt or so. The interesting part is, that they are looking for new technologies at outside sources (companies, educational institutions, ...). The design is still subject to change, but the general idea is great."
From the article:
"It's kind of like having your computer with you all the time," said Devereaux.
Well, no shit Sherlock! I thought that was the point of a wearable computer...
Now those geeky enough to splurge for such a device can look even more "approachable" to women.
Can you imagine? Keep the "How to Talk To Women" e-book on your display as you peruse the club scene. That'll do the trick.
I'll wait until the model that doesn't block the vision from one of my eyes. I'm kind of keen on that whole depth-perception thing.
Why not project onto the inside of a partially-reflective sunglasses lens?
Seems like great technology, but it's hamstrung by a fairly simple interface issue.
No, I will not imagine a beowulf cluster of these things
this looks like something that should be used to frag an opponent.
... people ...
The voice- activated wearable computer allows easy, real-time access to
Hmm, "attack co-worker with rocket launcher".
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I'd always end up walking round going.. "We are the Borg. Lower your shields and surrender your ships........" In fact - I think I'd buy it JUST for that reason. But then that's just me..... :D
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but I don't want to be a gargoyle.
My $0.02 will always be worth more than your â0.02, so
avertissement: pas pour l'usage tout en conduisant
warning : not for use while driving
Warnung: nicht für Gebrauch beim Fahren
avvertimento: non per uso mentre guidando
aviso: não para o uso ao dirigir
advertencia: no para el uso mientras que conduce
They can send a man to the moon, then can even build a tiny personal computer, however the most critical task to trying to figure out what it looks like? Hmmmmm...
"I bet I'll get blamed for this." --Mayor Quimby
With wearable computers comes wearable porn.
"What do you use your computer for?"
"Oh, data entry, keeping track of appointments, records, all that and more. What about you?"
"Portable porn. Check it out! It's hands free!"
Can't wait until enough folks have these so I can run down the street yelling "format c:! Confirm!" in a frenzied rage.
To the question "Why do we need wearable computers anyways," I would answer with the question, "Why do we need computers anyways?"
And to the "well deserved ass kicking" comment I would note that the subway might not be where someone would use it. I can imagine it could be used anywhere a laptop is currently used, with less threat of theft. On a train, on a plane, on a boat, with a goat. I have a compuater, Sam I am, and I recieve spam where ever I am.
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People complain enough about having to carry laptop cases with a strap over their shoulder, I can't wait to see what they have to say about wearing something ON THEIR HEAD...
Or lie on the floor in a Tux t-shirt saying "they've promised to write drivers for my legs by 2008!"
If you want leg drivers, write them yourself.
DNA just wants to be free...