Just six days after Google Glass was launched for £1,000, the vast majority of cinemas in the UK are banning moviegoers from wearing them when the lights dim before a show. The CEA, which represents 90% of cinemas in the country , and the 755-screen Vue chain are citing concerns about piracy and copyright protection.
However, Google says they should reconsider their decision and suggests adopting the same policy they follow with mobile phones: asking viewers to turn them off. Furthermore, Google Glass cannot be used as a piracy tool because the screen lights up when recording video.
Google has recently dispelled many of the myths surrounding its famous glasses. Perhaps the most important issue it addressed is that Glass is constantly recording video. The truth is that when Google Glass receives the command “Ok, Glass record a video,” it only records (720p) for 10 seconds, although there is an option to “extend video.” However, the standard device was not designed to be capable of recording longer videos, as its battery runs out after 45 minutes.
Source: tech.in.gr
