How Successful will Google Glass Really Be?

Google Glass How Successful will it Really Be There is certainly quite a buzz surrounding the upcoming release of Google's latest invention, 'Google Glass', and the latest reports indicate that it could be available to the public as early as April 2014. Many have predicted that wearable technology is going to be a big deal in the next few years, but with an estimated price tag of around $600 USD , how many people are likely to rush out and buy it when it arrives? We wanted to find out people's opinions about this latest piece of new tech so we asked 1132 of our subscribers to take a survey in order to learn more, and here are the results. 1. Are you aware that Google Glass is expected to be released in 2014? No Yes 46% Slightly more of the people asked were aware of its release this year, with 2% saying they didn't know. 52% 2. Do you think that $600 (around £365) is too much for the product? No Yes At this price, most people are 36% still put off purchasing Google 53% Glass. 3. Would you feel comfortable wearing Google Glass in public? No 68% The vast majority of people surveyed said that they would be too embarrassed to wear Google Glass in front of other Yes people. 29% 4. Would you feel comfortable talking to someone else who is wearing Google Glass? Yes People cited privacy issues as the reason they would not 32% No 64% feel comfortable talking to people wearing Google Glass. 5. Do you feel that you are likely to have a use for any of the technology that Google Glass has to offer? More people felt that they would have no use for this type of Yes No technology than those who felt they would have a use for it. 27% 61% 6. Are you concerned about Google Glass privacy issues (e.g. being filmed without permission)? Yes An overwhelming majority were concerned about the 70% No privacy issues presented by Google Glass. 11% 7. Are you concerned about Google Glass safety issues (e.g. cyclists using the device)? No Yes 21% 58% 21% were unsure of the potential safety risks posed by Google Glass. Unsure 21% 8. Do you think that wearable technology in general is something that will interest Yes No you in the future? 32% 42% Slightly more thought that they may be interested in wearable tech in the future. Only time will tell whether more people change their minds and venture into world of wearable technology. Study carried out between 28/10/2013 and 03/01/2014 Results based on responses from 1132 participants CREATED BY www.lovemyvouchers.co.uk Copyright 2014 Love Shopping Love Discounts? VOuchers