Google Glass – The Seminar (in London)

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A few months ago, we were fortunate enough to be able to get our hands on one of the first pair of Google Glass.

They were released in limited numbers, mostly to web developers, as part of the “Explorer” project.

The idea was for people who might use these in the future to experiment with them and see what they thought.

The experiment is over.

We can report back that we feel that Google Glass (or Glass) is going to be a fundamental game-changer, along the lines of the 2007 introduction of Apple’s iPhone.

The world of online media, video and social networking will never be the same again.

Glass is often called ‘wearable’ technology.

While you do wear it, we think this term is inadequate. I would rather call this ‘immersible technology’.  That is because the user is ‘immersed’ in the web 100% of the time.

Because the screen is always in front of you, and because you are constantly on line, you begin to merge the online experience with the real world experience until they are virtually seamless.

It is true that you can video and photograph everything you see, but you can also access Google searches, GPS data, video ‘skype’ (as an adjective as opposed to a noun) with others live via Google Hangouts – and of course, this is only the very beginning.

The Glass we have been using is ‘beta test’. There are few apps available, but there will be more – many more.

It’s a whole new world.

How is this new world going to impact your business.. and your life?

We’re going to be sharing out insights and out projections into the Glass future with you (as well as a chance to try on Glass) in a 3-hour “Master Class”, done in partnership with The Guardian newspaper in London – March 4th, 6:30PM at the Guardian’s offices.  The cost of the Master Class is £39 (including wine and cheese!)

Space is limited.  If you would like to join us, reserve now.  Contact us directly at info@rosenblumtv.com

Copyright Michael Rosenblum 2014

Michael Rosenblum

For more than 30 years, Michael Rosenblum has been on the cutting edge of the digital video journalism revolution. During this time, he has lead a drive for video literacy, and the complete rethinking of how television is made and controlled. His work has included: The complete transitioning of The BBC's national network (UK) to a VJ-driven model, starting in 2002. The complete conversion of The Voice of America, the United State's Government's broadcasting agency, (and the largest broadcaster in the world), from short wave radio to television broadcasting and webcasting using the VJ paradigm (1998-present). The construction of NYT Television, a New York Times Company, and the largest producer of non-fiction television in the US. Rosenblum was both the founder and President of NYT TV, (all based on this paradigm (1996-1998). The President and Founder of Video News International, a global VJ-driven newsgathering company, with more than 100 journalists around the world. (1993-1996). Other clients include Spectrum News, Verizon and CBS News.

3 Comments
  • Carolyn Presutti January 17, 2014

    Michael, I just bought a pair for use in my reporting. Would this b helpful to someone who already owns GG? Are u holding this anywhere in the US? Thx.

    • Michael Rosenblum January 17, 2014

      HI Carolyn
      This is a test course, but if it works, yes, we will do this in the US as well. Stand by

  • Len Clark January 15, 2014

    Michael –

    Again, you are ahead of the curve. I am using Pivothead glasses and will get the beta Pivothead Smart in April – live streaming