Google defends privacy protection with Google Glass

Google has published on the official website of Google Glass one entire section devoted to frequently asked questions (FAQ, Frequently Asked Questions) in which answers some questions about the protection of privacy with these devices.

Since it became known, the Glass have raised great amount of criticism that has focused on the alleged violation of the privacy of others when using these 'gadgets'. Now, since Google have decided to publish this content to answer some questions and plant a position.

In principle, point in the security and privacy section, which "absolutely" have thought that would raise concerns about privacy in deciding to create the Google Glass. "We know that new technology always brings new problems, so we thought carefully how to design Glass from the beginning. "

Users and user associations have criticized Google-by Glass and other products-to collect private data and take advantage of them. Nick Pickler, director of campaign group Big Brother Watch has previously noted that users will not have control of Glass but Google will control them through this device. "Do not think, even for a second, that you are in control of their Glass data. You are not just a driver for data collection, "he said in an interview for the BBC.

Because of these doubts Google has responded that they are to "keep the data safe, secure and available" whenever the user wants and it is he who controls how to share this information.

The organization Stop The Cyborgs were complaining about the ability of these devices would you record video or photograph without other people would realize and therefore felt that it would violate the privacy of these individuals. Google has already stated that Glass may not be recording or photographing all the time by two factors. The first of these is that the default Glass are designed to record only 10 seconds and the second reason is that if you want to record more may not make more than 45 minutes because it would exhaust all the battery of the device.

But what really concerns is not the time to record but that people can not be percatar photographed the device is recording or photographing, something that it can recognize when someone wants to do a 'smartphone' or a VCR.

Explicit signals
Google has reported that there are signs "explicit" that allow a third party to recognize when you might be photographing. "First, the device's screen lights up when in use, and which is applied to take a photo or record a video. Second, Glass requires the user to say a command - "OK Glass, take a picture" or "OK ​​Glass, record a video" or pressing a button on the top of the glass frame to perform the action. In each case, the illuminated display, voice command oo gesture, make it clear to all what the user is doing with the device.

They also confessed that they understand that the Glass are vetoed in some places because like phones or tablets, "it is clear that there are sites that use devices is simply inappropriate." Given the possibility of facial recognition Google has made it clear. "The Glass not allow facial recognition and have no plans to do so, in fact, our terms of service does not allow developers to do Glassware facial or voice recognition

Google could launch Google Mine, a service for sharing things with your circles

Since it was launched in 2011, the social network Google + has continued to mutate. To reach the more than one billion users today have Facebook , the Mountain View company has joined forces in the ecosystem to Google everything revolve around Google+. So much so that now the firm would be considering the launch of a new service called Google Mine, whose purpose would be to allow users to share with your friends all the things you own. Sounds weird, but you can try to tell people who are in the circles which mobile phone, shoes, music or just purchased service to provide information on the product itself. This would be a fast and secure system to share opinions and have a much closer view of any object, via textual information, but also through photo, using the contact network Google+.

Are you willing to try Google Mine? Well, more restless users will have to wait a bit. Google is still testing the service internally, so the launch could take a while. Sources close to the company say the new Google tool Mine allow us to share those things that we have with our friends and learn at the same time, what they think your matches on those things that belong to them also. Both you, as the contacts you have in circles, you'll have the opportunity to share elements, give them a score, explain how they work, what use have had for you, upload pictures and finally, share this subjective data package on your Google+ page . In this way, all the people who are in your circles - or those you selections - will have the opportunity to enjoy your comments and interact with you on the subject in question or any other that may arise along the way.

Thus, rather than risk when buying a product review we may ask a friend. Something we already do in real life when reading or blogs that provide information on the characteristics of a product or service after trying it. An extra feature that would have this service could be the loan. And although it is not clear yet, it seems that there may be a role for borrowing an item, offer a product that you do not need or create a wish list in which purchase intentions materialize your short or long term. Apparently, Google would be interested in organizing various pages with "actions" so you can indicate whether you want to search for an object, give it away or recover, in addition to selecting which individuals or circles will have access to this information.

Everything suggests further that Google intends to launch this service in order to be used on desktops, but later also published a working application for all mobile phone users with Android .