Google Glass: everybody’s least favorite wearable | Version History

Google didn't invent the concept of smart glasses, but it was one of the first companies to actually put them on people's faces. It was a revolution, and also a problem: Google made face computers extremely uncool, and its early user base was so off-putting they became collectively known as “Glassholes.” The Verge’s Victoria Song and Waveform’s David Imel break down why Glass failed — despite being shockingly right about the future of technology. #VersionHistory #GoogleGlass #Technology 0:00 Introduction: The Promise of Google Glass 01:26 Exploring the History and Impact of Google Glass 02:16 Personal Experiences and Early Reactions 03:58 The Development and Prototypes of Google Glass 09:45 The Public Unveiling and Initial Reception 12:02 Google Glass in Popular Culture and Media 32:17 The Technical Specs and User Experience 37:18 The Mixed Reactions and Controversies 42:24 Legislative Push Against Google Glass 42:53 Privacy Concerns and Public Reactions 44:47 The Rise of 'Glassholes' 46:50 Google's Response and Guidelines 54:46 The Decline of Google Glass 56:35 Enterprise Pivot and Future Prospects 59:43 Cultural Impact and Legacy 01:03:31 Final Thoughts and Hall of Fame Induction Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/XTWX61 Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/7ZeLvX Follow on TikTok: http://bit.ly/42VeCVU Watch The Vergecast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/40RFRkg The Vergecast Podcast: https://bit.ly/3WQDexZ Decoder with Nilay Patel: http://apple.co/3v29nDc More about our podcasts: https://www.theverge.com/podcasts Read More: http://www.theverge.com Community guidelines: http://bit.ly/2D0hlAv Wallpapers from The Verge: https://bit.ly/2xQXYJr Shop our Verge merch store here: https://bit.ly/4kPCmEc Subscribe to The Verge: https://bit.ly/3FT6n5S Subscribe to The Vergecast on YouTube, new episodes on Tuesday and Friday: https://bit.ly/3I6nJtz If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may receive a commission without exerting any influence on editorial content. For more information about our ethics policy, visit: https://www.theverge.com/ethics-state...