Off to Google I go... (Tomorrow)

6/15/2013

Tomorrow is the day I head over to Google to pick up my Google Glass - as mentioned in my previous blog post.  Here are the details for my visit:

When: 6/16/2013 @ 4:00PM
Where: 1565 Charleston Road, Mountain View, CA 94043
Who:  Myself + 1 guest over the age of 18.

For my guest I have decided to take my dad.  My dad has been very influential in my life especially in my career path of an Electrical Engineer.  He is a big fan of evolving technology and has been very active in thinking of additional ways I can use Glass to help others and gain experiences I otherwise would not have.  Plus it is Father's Day -- this is a great gift on top of the Lululemon jacket I got him.

In the email thread with appointment details - Google has specified that we need to enable Bluetooth tethering on our mobile plans so we can use the Glass when we are out in streets.

Additionally they require a Google account - to get signed into glass.  This includes a Google+ account to share the photos, videos, and hangouts with family and friends.

Stay tune for details and pictures from tomorrow!  :)

#ifihadglass

In case you have not seen the recent release of Google Glass here is a link:

http://www.google.com/glass/start/how-it-feels/

After watching this video, feeling inspired and wanting a pair, a friend pointed out the following contest put on by Google:

http://www.google.com/glass/start/how-to-get-one/

I thought of people that mean the most to me and how me having these glasses could affect not only my life but theirs too.  And then it came to me - my Grandma!  She has been wanting to go back to Japan however she is unable to travel such a long distance at her age.  Additionally I have always wanted to go to Japan with her.  I feel like I have missed the opportunity however with Google Glass - it is no longer a missed opportunity!  I could go to Japan and have live hangouts with my grandma while I meet her family for the first.  I could take pictures and videos hands free of the activities I do - like hiking Mt Fuji, going to her hometown or riding roller coasters at DisneyTokyo.  I could capture the sights and sounds of Japan and bring them to her - all while she is in the comfort of her own home in California.  I would have directions and a translator at my fingertips allowing me to travel with no reservations in a foreign country.  But most importantly I can have the opportunity to bring my Grandma back to Japan virtually.  

Below is the video and application I created for #ifihadglass:

Travel to Japan and help my Grandma live her dream of going back to her homeland without her leaving the house.  #ifihadglass I would meet family for the first time with her by my side and she would be able to experience the activities, sites and sounds of Japan again. 

Fingers crossed I win a pair!!!  :)