This week Google's Project Glass team released a video demonstrating just
how good the augmented reality specs are at what Google does best, search.
Much of the hype around Glass has centered on its ability to capture a true
first-person perspective (we've already seen the first marriage proposal through
Glass), but the 20 sample searches in the embedded vid below showcase the power
of what's essentially Google Now at its best, integrated into the new
hardware.
We've heard plenty of rhetoric from Sergey Brin and others at Google about
using Glass as a means of getting the device out of the way; providing a more
seamless experience that allows a user to search without having to translate a
query into a series of swipes and taps. The video shows off some of the most
realistic uses for a Glass search, such as accessing flight information while
driving, checking last night's sports scores, and even the requisite pictures of
cats in pajamas.
All of the searches seem to be performed with a simple touch of the
trackpad on the side of Glass, followed by a voice request. What's most
impressive is seeing Google's ability to understand context and conversational
language combined with the hands-free experience of Glass.
Naturally, this promotional video doesn't show us how many times a search
query misses its mark, but "Will I need an umbrella tomorrow?" appears to
produce the appropriate weather forecast, "Who sang that song where the guy goes
'how bizarre'?" correctly returns "OMC," and "What's that movie where Jim Carrey
gets his memory erased?" brings up the IMDB entry for "Eternal Sunshine of the
Spotless Mind."
That's some pretty serious comprehension skills, right there. Next step is
to code in a little bit of Siri's trademark snark.
If Google can understand what I'm searching for, surely understanding my
sense of humor can't be that far off. I can't wait for the day that Firefly
makes its triumphant return via Netflix, and I wake up to a card in my Google
Glass that informs me that "current conditions in Hell are 32 degrees and
icy."
Watch below for yourself and let me know in comments if you're impressed or
not.
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