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On 25 June 2014 12:05, Mike Ellis <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Presumably Google will be buying the sun any day now, and just turning it
> off when people use Google Glass?
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> Mar Dixon <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>> 25 June 2014 12:00
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>> They are currently working on a solution for the direct sunlight issue ( a
>> simple translucent cover on the external face of Glass). Believe it will
>> be
>> out sooner rather than later.
>>
>> Having said that, agree with Mike on the AR telescope (which I also
>> loved).
>> We have to remember to use tech when it's right. My argument about
>> museums lack of interest in wearable tech isn't a call to use it because
>> it's there. It's more to start to be aware that the public is/will start
>> bringing it in and we should be more prepared than we were with
>> smartphones.
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>> May, Keith <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>> 25 June 2014 11:38
>> Hi Mar,
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>> How does Google Glass perform outdoors, in sunshine?
>> Say, projecting reconstructions of archaeological interpretations over
>> remains of ruined buildings or ongoing excavations on site?
>> Would be good for visitor interpretive experiences and also I suspect
>> also could be refined to be very helpful with the research for the
>> archaeologists to re-see what they already excavated last
>> season/year/month/week?
>>
>> Best Wishes
>> Keith
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>> Information Strategy Advisor
>> Capacity Building Team
>> Strategic Planning & Management Division
>> Heritage Protection Department
>> English Heritage
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>> On 24 Jun 2014, at 16:54, "Mar Dixon" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:mar@
>> MARDIXON.COM>> wrote:
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>> I've had Glass for little over 6 months. My original intention was to see
>> how they could be used in cultural venues but no one has taken me up on
>> the
>> offer to use them. Excuses have been mainly that Glass is stupid and/or
>> going to fail, etc. Sad that such strong opinions were formulated before
>> anyone really had a go with them.
>>
>> I've done a few research workshops where I gave the Glass to people and
>> listened to how they want to use them. The bottom line was many found a
>> reason to think about getting them (once, of course, the price came down).
>> Most of the really good ideas related to health/accessibility so not
>> really cultural specific. However, it does indicate that the general
>> public will be more receptive to wearable tech in the near future.
>>
>> Personally, I'm not quite sure what or where museums can use Glass.
>> Wearable tech is suppose to be innovative and pushing data that can be
>> found on your website onto your eye is not innovative. The challenge is to
>> stop looking at what we already have available and look at what is missing
>> - then creating a unique response to that need.
>>
>> Not sure museums are up for the challenge as many are still concentrating
>> on apps. My offer for museums / developers to use my Glass still stands
>> though. :-)
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>> On 24 June 2014 10:23, Graham Davies <[log in to unmask]<mailto:
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>> Just want to bring this topic to the surface again...
>>
>> Is anyone out there looking to develop anything or experiment with Google
>> Glass for cultural organisations?
>>
>> Just wondering before considering the 'Glass Explorer Programme'
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Graham Davies
>> Digital Programmes Manager
>> Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
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>> Graham Davies <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>> 24 June 2014 10:23
>> Just want to bring this topic to the surface again...
>>
>> Is anyone out there looking to develop anything or experiment with Google
>> Glass for cultural organisations?
>>
>> Just wondering before considering the 'Glass Explorer Programme'
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Graham Davies
>> Digital Programmes Manager
>> Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
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