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Surprised to see all the negative sentiment here. Besides the true point that voice-only interaction is a bad idea for public spaces, I think this is a very cool device with lots of potential.

I'm especially excited about the fact that they found a really low-barrier user interface for using CV and AR-type functionality -- like, without having to put on silly glasses, and without having to use a second device with a screen in addition to the pin.

Come on, this is cool! Or would you have designed (and built!) a better device?




I think a lot of us are coming down from the high of buying expensive surveillance devices.


Could you use this effectively while moving? Is the device going to jostle about? Can you keep your hand that steady (in relation to the projection)? Can you do this while standing, slouching in a chair, walking, and/or riding in a vehicle? Could you use it discretely, like in a meeting or waiting room?


Probably yes to some of these questions and no to some others.

But why only focus on some potential shortcomings instead of appreciating the positive aspects?

Btw, there is no tech device out there for which I couldn't come up with a list of critical questions like yours.


What are the positive aspects? I don't see any, this looks terrible to me, a waste of money for both investors and consumers

I'm limiting my points to the physical usage concerns, there are more concerns if we broaden the context, many other commenters have pointed them out. This is not even the full list of physical concerns. What people wear will have a big impact too


great, so why troll this thread with your redundant viewpoint?


How is asking questions and sharing opinions, the heart of HN, now trolling?




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