Will Wearable Tech and Augmented Reality Make The Future of Dating This Creepy? [VIDEO]
Jan 04, 2014 20:11
Here's a concept demo from Israeli software developer Infinity AR and they show how augmented reality + dating can make digging up too much information about someone else a tad bit creepy.
The video below is about dating in the future. Flip ahead to 1:35, and you’ll watch as a hypothetical Glass wearer meets a pretty bartender.
Her Facebook profile pops up immediately and it is accompanied by the fact that she's a Gemini. Conversation gets struck, woman is smitten.
The voice analyzer goes on to measure her interest in him in real time, and with the help of socially connected wearable tech, he friends her on Facebook immediately.
The concept of it sounds pretty good. You get to check people out, and are assured they're not creeps. But the whole act itself is sort of creepy too. The core experience of Facebook stalking should be done in the confines of private rooms, not immediately on the spot!
In the world of high-performance sports and bodybuilding, timing is everything. Whether you are prepping for a national qualifier or following a meticulously planned off-season "blast," your success depends on a strict schedule. Read more
Traveling between cities can be exciting, whether it is for work, a fresh start, or simply a change of scenery. However, the journey itself is not always as enjoyable as the destination. Long hours on the road, heavy traffic, and the mental fatigue of staying focused behind the wheel can quickly turn a trip into a stressful experience. Read more
There's a particular kind of dread that comes with seeing a message from the Income Tax Department sitting in your inbox. You wonder what you missed, what went wrong, and whether it's serious. Most people who file taxes have been there. Read more