Google Glass haters get told with myth-busting blog post

Google Glass has left a few of its early adopters’ glasses half empty, with a spatter of negative attention since its release.

The augmented eyewear technology has been the subject of “highly damaging” criticism amid concerns over privacy and its ‘Silicon Valley elite’ cliental.

Google is attempting to quash haters by publishing a post on the official Google Glass Google+ page that aims to demolish “The Top 10 Google Glass Myths”.

The most damaging accusations that it wishes to erase are those concerning privacy and surveillance.

“If a company sought to design a secret spy device, they could do a better job than Glass! Let’s be honest: if someone wants to secretly record you, there are much, much better cameras out there than one you wear conspicuously on your face and that lights up every time you give a voice command, or press a button,” explains the post.

“Myths can be fun, but they can also be confusing or unsettling. And if spoken enough, they can morph into something that resembles fact.

“In its relatively short existence, Glass has seen some myths develop around it. While we’re flattered by the attention, we thought it might make sense to tackle them, just to clear the air.”

The blog also reiterates that the Glass is still a prototype that’s not yet “ready for prime time”.

Addressing the elitist criticism, Google said: “Our Explorers come from all walks of life. They include parents, firefighters, zookeepers, brewmasters, film students, reporters, and doctors,” claims the post, with a separate myth reserved for accusations that Glass is for the privileged few.

“The current prototype costs $1500 and we realize that is out of the range of many people. But that doesn’t mean the people who have it are wealthy and entitled,” it claims. “In some cases, their work has paid for it. Others have raised money on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. And for some, it’s been a gift.”

The blog goes some way in dispelling the mounting rumours surrounding the new technology, it will be interesting to follow the response from both fans and foes.