The Ghost of Glassholes Past

Remember 2013? Google Glass promised to revolutionize how we interact with the world. Instead, it revolutionized how quickly people could become social pariahs. The original Glass was so universally mocked that 'Glasshole' entered the lexicon faster than you could say 'privacy violation.' Now, like a tech zombie that won't stay dead, it's shuffling back to life.

What Could Possibly Go Wrong This Time?

Google's new AI glasses will presumably feature all the classic smart glasses features: cameras that record everything (for your convenience, of course), microphones that listen constantly (to better serve you), and a battery life measured in minutes (because progress). The AI component will likely include:

• Real-time translation that gets every third word wrong
• Object recognition that confidently identifies your cat as 'small bear'
• Navigation that leads you into traffic while cheerfully announcing 'You have arrived!'

The Meta Rivalry Nobody Asked For

What makes this announcement particularly delicious is that Google isn't entering an untapped market—they're chasing Meta, who's already selling AI-powered Ray-Bans. It's like watching two billionaires race to see who can build the better yacht anchor. Both companies seem convinced that what people really want is to look like they're wearing regular glasses but secretly be recording everything.

The Privacy Paradox

Here's the fun part: Google will undoubtedly promise robust privacy controls while building a device whose entire purpose is to capture data about your surroundings. It's like selling a safe with a built-in window and promising nobody will look inside. The privacy policy will probably be longer than the user manual, and just as unread.