Article: http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2013/08/05/130805fa_fact_shteyngart
In this article, the author is concerned about a new gadget called Google Glass, which is kind of like a smartphone attached to glasses. In the first page of the article, the author talks about a nondescript forty-year old man's experience with Google Glass. Then, for the remainder of the article, the author talks about his own experiences and thoughts on the device.
Before reading this article, I never quite understood the point of Google Glass even though I kept hearing about it. This article caught my attention because I have a strong interest in technology, and I was curious about what Google Glass is like. Although the article was long, it was very interesting as expected. I think it is very cool especially that Google Glass can easily used to take pictures and record videos (except when I am the one being recorded). Also, it might sometimes be more handy than a smartphone. Despite these advantages and my general optimism about new technology, I am not sure if Google Glass will be better than a smartphone. Google Glass is not yet fully developed and is likely to be more expensive. It is also hard to tell if the new device will be highly successful despite the existence of smartphones, or if it will be necessary to have both devices. The author's friend, Christine, finds herself using her iPhone less often, while the author himself does not. In fact, the author needed to get an Android smartphone even though he already had an iPhone. Carrying around two smartphones while wearing Google Glass seems inconvenient and ridiculous.
The author did a great job describing his experiences with Google Glass. Therefore, it is easy for me to imagine myself as a Google Glass Explorer. The article's structure is also simple and well-planned.
Hi Nathan!
ReplyDeleteThough I myself had heard about Google Glasses many times, I didn't think that it was already so popular. It's both fascinating and scary how quickly technology is advancing. The part where the author writes about the officiant and the bridesmaid wearing the glasses in a wedding was a little shocking to me. It is also ridiculous, like you said, that the author finds it necessary to carry around two smartphones and a Google Glass.
It seems you could have added more commentary, or at least a transition between the last two paragraphs, because your stance on this topic, at least to me, is a little wavering. You jumped from talking about the disadvantages of having Google Glass to your easy interest as a "Google Glass Explorer."
Nice topic choice!