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Re:First arrest captured on Google Glass points to a “Little... by XorNot on Monday July 08, 2013 @08:10PM (#6010291)
Gabe of Penny Arcade notes that the Glass gets really hot if you leave it recording constantly. So, that's one reason. Battery life would be another.
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Re:First arrest captured on Google Glass points to a “Little... by rictic on Monday July 08, 2013 @08:47PM (#6010419)
As of today, yeah it'd eat your battery alive. However, unlike something that spins a motor or shines a light the essential work involved may be low enough that even without advancements in battery technology it may become feasible or even trivial.
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