I Tried Google's Android XR Glasses...And I'm Blown Away

[@JasonHowell]

Would you buy an Android XR headset or AI glasses? What's needed to make that happen?

[@AlanUnis]

Like you, I recorded the first steps of my grandson on Glass. I wore them everywhere! I have been waiting for this product since the Explorer program ended. Thank you for this excellent review.

[@milopack1191]

Heck yeah!

[@Eeveewashere]

I'm salty. Google would have to give me a credit for the time when I bought their Daydream VR goggles. Seriously, I was Ride or die with Google but they've been having too many burials at the Google graveyard 🪦 as of late.

[@xacompany]

Both, I think has a lot of potential applications. Besides they have the best development tools to make it big.

[@webgenius937]

Yup, I think I would, as long as it's not Apple prices

[@webgenius937]

Jason, your style - informative, knowledgeable, and easy to listen to, is perfect for this sort of video and first look. Thanks for taking the time to post this. Google and others would be crazy not to invite you to similar events because you expose their products in such an informative and friendly way, which makes the content easy to listen to and absorb.

[@JasonHowell]

This is amazing, thank you for sharing this!

[@pratikmadrecha]

Glad you got to cover it! Excited for XR

[@JasonHowell]

Me too!

[@lilmichael212]

I’m so excited for the future of XR, what a time to be alive, we’re going to witness so much technological change over the next 10-20 years. Kinda mind blowing, awesome you got this opportunity!

[@JasonHowell]

Tell me about it haha!

[@InRSoul247]

Honestly, the half vlog and half report style was really cool. Different and could be a "new style ". You can leave time stamps for people who like one or the other or even both. Really good work. You gonna do the oreo's on releases again? 😅

[@JasonHowell]

Oh thats great to hear! Yeah, I've been thinking that when things like this happen, usually journos or creators create about the PRODUCT, and not the EXPERIENCE. So I'm happy that lands for you. I had wondered if all the in-car preamble would get old considering the answers to the questions i had in the car are already available once the video is published. NO OREOS.

[@milopack1191]

That is so awesome! I can't wait for these to launch! I love the vlog style video and I'll definitely check out that museum if I am ever lucky enough to go down to mountain view!

[@JasonHowell]

Oh you definitely should, it's a nerd Paradise!

[@MichaelBohemian]

nice I can't wait. I have the quest 2 but didn't want to invest more into Facebook when I rather be in the Google ecosystem. What did they say about what they learned from Google Daydream from the old android xr initiative.

[@shwaybotx]

Jason, I noticed you’ve switched from the old spot you used when filming All About Android in the corner of your bedroom to this new setup. I think this view works much better-I really like it. Best regards, Wayne

[@JasonHowell]

Yeah, both studios get used depending on the situation. I use the downstairs Studio as much as I can, but when the house is full of noisy people and animals, it can be difficult. I'm almost always upstairs in the bedroom Studio for Android Faithful these days.

[@avinashlp713]

You explained it so well Jason!

[@JasonHowell]

Phew. I tried!

[@greatguy2003]

Thanks for the video. For clarification, when you say "look down" at the maps using the AR glasses, do you have to physically tilt your head, or do the glasses have eye tracking like on the VR headset? The other question, slightly related to this one -- is the whole lens reflective and the projection moves so that it's always centered in your vision whereever you're looking? Or is there a smaller section of the lens where the visual is always projected? Like a square cut-out where the projected visual is physically stationary?

[@JasonHowell]

So first, as you physically tilt your head down, the maps overlay comes gradually into view. It's a smooth action. Second, the whole lens is not reflective. There is a zone in the center of the lenses that I would can the receiving area, or the reflective surface. The light guide projects into that zone which reflects into the eye. But no it doesn't span the whole lens.

[@TayQuartermain]

Your travel vlog episodes are the best, great to see.

[@JasonHowell]

Appreciate it, Tay!

[@olternaut]

Jason, when you get an opportunity, can you try the Apple Vision Pro so you can do a comparison between that and Moohan?

[@JasonHowell]

That's a great idea... How the heck do I get my hands on a Vision Pro?!

[@ReallyBadAnimation]

@@JasonHowell maybe spend $3500 lol i think they also do demos in their stores

[@viperjay1]

I love the review. Gemini, give me a good reason why I don't have my report ready yet. Gemini *Gemini noises* Result: The dog ate your homework. The reason question is how fast can you order from Amazon, Starbucks or Uber?

[@DanielChaves1984]

Why is it always the right eye!!! It's a big fu to those who are left eye dominant. My vision is poor in my right eye, I just don't understand why these companies don't offer left eye options or did you ask if they will?

[@JasonHowell]

That's a great point. I wish I had asked that!

[@DanielChaves1984]

@JasonHowell since your group has better connections in general than the average person, could you reach out and find out what their plans or thoughts are for those who are left eye dominant? 30% of the world population is left eye dominant and that figure doesn't take into account for those who lose their right eye or have poor vision in their right eye.

[@pumpuppthevolume]

u should get a vision pro in store demo ....could be good material for another video

[@JasonHowell]

I would absolutely LOVE to do that.

[@kravelyoung]

Thanks for sharing! Is the ar glasses full color or monochrome?

[@JasonHowell]

Full color, and high res!

[@kravelyoung]

Cool, thanks! Did they monolithically integrate RGB into one micro led Panel or they used three monochrome panels and combine RGB with their optical designs?

[@Lu.G.]

What a fantastic opportunity! Great job! 👏🏻

[@JasonHowell]

Thank you Lu!

[@matkeyboard8054]

Do i need to create new app or the api will be baked in Android sdk.. or im totally misunderstood

[@JasonHowell]

My understanding is that it's a single app that is served via the play store dependent on the device you are downloading it to. In the same way as one app is served from the play store that feeds a version to smartphones vs a different version to tablets. We will be talking with the head guy on the Android Faithful podcast on Tuesday. I'll ask him that for ya.

[@michaelprovence]

I am not sure that this can compete with Meta because they have the controller, the games, and excellent prices. Regarding glasses like the rayban one, I might buy it if the price is acceptable for me (under 1000 $)

[@enadegheeghaghe6369]

The more options available the better. The competition is good

[@JasonHowell]

I do wonder what the cost of glasses will actually be.

[@macgyvermac2344]

The price will Make it or break it, it all come down to the price

[@JasonHowell]

For sure.

[@SETHalpine]

1000$ price tag....

[@notredialogue]

hope meta can work with Google on their quest os

[@JasonHowell]

@@notredialogue I bet the stay in separate lanes

[@technikchegger7228]

Thanks for share

[@JasonHowell]

Thanks for watching!

[@Random_Memes-Y]

Who are you ? I don’t think your a random guy that just like vr and stuff

[@JasonHowell]

Hah... Well, I'm a guy who has been in the tech podcast space since 2005. CNET and TWIT. Been doing KZbin content for much of that time, but always for those companies. Now independent as of 1 year ago. Good to have you here, welcome!