Getting augmented

[kestrell]

I'm taking an online course on XR technology (a term that covers augmented, virtual, and mixed reality), and I decided to use a gift certificate toward purchasing a pair of Bose bluetooth audio sunglasses, which add more features to Microsoft Soundscape and other augmented reality apps for visually impaired people.

I'm setting up the Bose glasses now and, as soon as I got them paired with my iPhone, i hear "nothing is more important than your trust."

Which somehow has the opposite of the desired effect, and makes me feel that message is actually kind of creepy.

Also, the speakers on these glasses are located so close to my ears that the voice almost sounds as if it is in my head.

I found myself saying "Creeeepy," and giving the happy giggle I usually give during horror movies.

These are so *cool*.

Comments

[siderea]

... have you heard Vienna Teng's Hymn of Acxiom?

[cvirtue]

The computer is your FRIEND.

.... frankly, I don't know what this is from, but Alexx used to say it a LOT. So ask him.

[alexxkay]

The SF/Comedy tabletop RPG Paranoia.
"Stay alert! Trust no one! Keep your laser handy!"

[jesse_the_k]

Good thing you're not the suspicious type. You know enough tech to realize that these sunglasses can't hear you talking to yourself, no matter how flashy the container.

[kestrell]

I'm only sure they can't hear my thoughts because they are the first gen but, according to Jim Fruchterman, the next big step will be tech that can "hear" our thoughts, and I know there is some tech like that even now.