Would you consider buying Facebook's new AR glasses?

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Quote from: encester on November 30, 2018, 02:06:59 AM

Quote from: JealousCup on November 09, 2018, 04:54:53 PM

According to the research firm MarketsandMarkets, the AR market is expected to grow from $11.14 billion in 2018 to $60.55 billion by 2023, thus why Facebook is launching its AR glasses, putting the company in competition with companies such as Microsoft, Apple or Google. However, it seems like experts fear the issues linked to the fact that the company has been facing some privacy concerns.
So, how likely are you to buy Facebook's newest product?

At this moment, not likely. They seems to be in a lot of trouble lately, I'm not sure how secure their AR glasses are. I'll just stick to their Facebbok and Instagram platform. Not even posting much there nowadays. Just scrolling, scrolling, scrolling.....

I too am not too keen on buying them. Lord knows what they'd be doing with my very personal data.

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Quote from: JealousCup on November 09, 2018, 04:54:53 PM

According to the research firm MarketsandMarkets, the AR market is expected to grow from $11.14 billion in 2018 to $60.55 billion by 2023, thus why Facebook is launching its AR glasses, putting the company in competition with companies such as Microsoft, Apple or Google. However, it seems like experts fear the issues linked to the fact that the company has been facing some privacy concerns.
So, how likely are you to buy Facebook's newest product?

At this moment, not likely. They seems to be in a lot of trouble lately, I'm not sure how secure their AR glasses are. I'll just stick to their Facebbok and Instagram platform. Not even posting much there nowadays. Just scrolling, scrolling, scrolling.....

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Quote from: MaJes-ty on November 29, 2018, 07:32:41 PM

There is a growing demand now for wearable technology. And I see it’s appeal –you get to stay connected and productive, without any hassles. So yeah, I don’t mind using AR glasses, especially if it will come with fun features as well, and not just techie stuff.

Are you not worried about using virtual spaces owned by tech companies that are so opaque about how they use the public's data?

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There is a growing demand now for wearable technology. And I see it’s appeal –you get to stay connected and productive, without any hassles. So yeah, I don’t mind using AR glasses, especially if it will come with fun features as well, and not just techie stuff.

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Quote from: CarTrick on November 27, 2018, 07:12:39 PM

I think when Google Glass came out, a lot of people were intimidated by it. They looked like goggles that scientists and IT professionals would use. But if Facebook comes out with more sleek-looking glasses with social features comparable to smartphone apps, then I’d probably give it a go. I wonder how much it will cost though.

In other words, you want virtual spaces to be controlled by tech firms?

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I think when Google Glass came out, a lot of people were intimidated by it. They looked like goggles that scientists and IT professionals would use. But if Facebook comes out with more sleek-looking glasses with social features comparable to smartphone apps, then I’d probably give it a go. I wonder how much it will cost though.

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I think there must be enough software for me to buy AR glasses. I mean games, etc.

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I will consider buying art glasses when they don’t look so geeky. Most ar glasses on the market today look dorky imo.

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I think the question we should ask is why do we need it in the first place? If our smartphones can already do basically anything, why purchase an AR glass? The Google Glass never took off before, right? If Facebook is serious with this, then I hope they make sure it has features that only this AR glass has because Facebook users may not be on board with it, right?

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Maybe, but before i will watch some reviews from who buy it.

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Quote from: goldSkylark on November 22, 2018, 07:20:40 PM

I’d consider getting a pair. The Google Glass was purely for business, so I’m sure Facebook will add some fun and social features. And regarding privacy issues, we’re still using Facebook, right? I think everyone’s just being paranoid.

Yes, people are still using Facebook but the number of users has been steadily decreasing. What makes you think that their AR glasses will be well received?
And don't let me get started on people getting wary of the company's involvement in AI developments...

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If I got so much of an extra money, I would love to. But if I don't have enough to spare, I would spend it with something else on my priority list. These AR Glasses are just luxury and I can get in a day without it.

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I’d consider getting a pair. The Google Glass was purely for business, so I’m sure Facebook will add some fun and social features. And regarding privacy issues, we’re still using Facebook, right? I think everyone’s just being paranoid.

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Quote from: OgNasty on November 21, 2018, 12:12:14 AM

I suspect a day where come when AR glasses would be useful, or maybe if you traveled a lot they might be useful now. I really can’t think of a single thing I would use them for now though.

Maybe it would be great if combined with VR, but I don't want Facebook to get a monopoly in the tech sector, not after the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

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I suspect a day will come when AR glasses would be useful, or maybe if you traveled a lot they might be useful. I really can’t think of a single thing I would use them for now though.

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Unfortunately, there will always be privacy problems surrounding anything launched by Facebook. I don't trust them one tiny bit. The AR glasses too seem destined for an indefinite stay in the surplus goods warehouse.

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If it could do most of if not all, my smartphone can do, then I’d get a pair of AR glasses. It would be awesome to go hands-free right?

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Quote from: therighty on November 18, 2018, 10:11:18 AM

Facebook is scary though, you will never know what they do with your data. Personally, I would not try it.

I know right. But, Facebook must be getting a lot of business since it's getting more involved in the AI business with other tech companies. Are they all teaming up to have more control over us or will their efforts stagnate?

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Facebook is scary though, you will never know what they do with your data. Personally, I would not try it.

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I will get dizzy after wearing the AR glasses to watch the video. I don't think this thing is suitable for me. I like playing games with people next to me，I don't like closed AR glasses.
So I don't think ar glasses will be popular. After all, many people prefer to communicate with real people instead of virtual worlds.

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