I happened to see this article this morning on the BBC app and thought it was interesting enough to highlight here. Microsoft has patented some smart glasses similar to what Google and every other tech company is working on.
As the graphic shows, it could be used to display baseball statistics, but I would think it could be more useful than that. The technology could be used to help us learn more about the game much like technology already has.
It's also possible that teams could take advantage of this and add advertising to increase revenues.
It might give you something interesting to do at a Cubs game. Maybe you can even watch another game at which point I would think it would be necessary for Wrigley Field to had these to customers as they enter.
Maybe if Cubs fans were wearing smart glasses they wouldn't be so stupid.
Maybe Joe Morgan would learn a thing or two. Maybe Jim Hendry would realize signing relievers to multi-year deals is often a poor decision.
You never know.
Andrew wrote:
There’s some talent, but it’s still a long way away and fairly bare all things considered. It’s probably better than it was a year ago, but consider a couple years ago the Cubs had Jay Jackson and Trey McNutt. Both went to shit pretty quickly and the fact is that most of the ones you named will too. Maybe they get lucky, which is what the Cubs really need. That’s entirely possible. It does happen (Wood, Prior, Zambrano in a span of a few years).
As for Vizcaino, it’s unfortunate, the consensus on him seems to be late inning reliever with a chance of being a number 2 or number 3 starter. Both the Yankees and Braves didn’t like his durability as a starter and both thought his future was as a reliever. Both teams also worried about injuries and both teams ultimately traded him after he had an injury to his elbow (two torn ligaments already).
Don’t get me wrong, the Cubs came out quite well in that trade. I couldn’t be happier they got a player with his upside for what they gave up, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the Cubs see him as a reliever only. He will get innings as a starter in the minors to work up strength and stamina, but from what I’ve read, I’m not sure he’ll get a chance to start beyond that.
We’ll see.
Suburban kid wrote:
you mean you don’t appreciate clicking on something in their menu and being redirected to a sponsor? what’s wrong with you jabroni?
yeah, because technolgy thus far has really made an impact! (dying laughing)
@ wpbc:
Good point.
@ GBTS:
is that from the new lincoln movie?
We need to patent a smart monocle to class up this place
@ Berselius:
I’m working in a smart tooth that will be available in black or white with 3 possible icons (cubby facepalm, Darwinning or the hope monster).
@ mb21:
Doing that is going to class the shit out of this blog. (dying laughing)
Cool story, bro.
@ GBTS:
That’s amazing. You just won the internet. Also, thanks to rant sports for providing us with the months of entertainment that i assume will ensue.
Jabronis.
I still exist, FWIW.
Jesse Pinkman should change his answering machine to this:
Bro bro bro. 148 3 to the 3 to the 6 to the 9, representing the ABQ, what up, biatch?! Leave it.
Serious question here…this seems similar to a “heads up display” and I thought plenty of people already had patents on HUDs, even before Google Glasses. One link I just read said the concept had been around since at least WWII.
Amirite?
@ Rice Cube:
I think the concept has been around for a long time, but has the reality to actually complete the project been around for that long?
Personally, I think these smart glasses will go over about as well as the 3D tv’s. I wear glasses so the one time I tried to watch a 3D TV it sucked. I could put the silly glasses on over my glasses, but then it was just a mess or watch it without the glasses and not see as well. I imagine the same thing will be true for me if or when these are available.
@ Aisle424:
You should tweet that to that chicagobearjew guy.
mb21 wrote:
That would be rude. I was raised better than that. My parents taught me that if I can’t say anything nice, I should say it behind peoples’ backs.
@ Aisle424:
If you can say something nice, you can say mean things too. Tell him you liked this article he wrote 6 months ago and then send him the image. (dying laughing)
@ mb21:
Well, HUDs are used in some automobiles to actually display the speedometer and other info on the windshield. Also used to denote the artificial horizon in aircraft. Shining an image into the user’s eye like in “Iron Man” or “Halo” is probably years away from feasibility though.
@ Rice Cube:
(dying laughing) beyond that, I think it’s about how to do it in a way that doesn’t make you look ridiculous.
Someone posted this article in one of Brett’s articles’ comment threads…
http://dailycollegian.com/2012/03/05/theo-epstein-the-most-overrated-gm-of-all-time/
@ Rice Cube:
I like that he completely ignored 2007 and the fact that at least one of those crappy contracts (Dice’K) actually mattered in the beginning.
@ Rice Cube:
For once I wish someone would address his mistakes Ina more fair manner. It can be done. Theo has made a lot of mistakes. He’s also done a lot of good.
@ mb21:
I thought you guys have either commented or blogged about Theo’s legacy a couple times. Perhaps I was mistaken.
Michael Bowden wants to move to the rotation. Given the Cubs current pitching situation, it might be an improvement (dying laughing)
@ Rice Cube:
I’ve tried, but I was talking about other articles that we’ve talked about recently.
@ mb21:
It seems common knowledge that Theo is a snake oil salesman.
@ Rice Cube:
He needs to be peddling that Simpson & Son tonic
@ mb21:
I gave it the ol’ college try. Hope you don’t mind me sharing…
http://worldseriesdreaming.com/2012/11/25/theo-jim-hendry-and-context/
@ Rice Cube:
Well done.
I think you guys are way underselling Trey McNutt. He’s totally got 5th man out of the bullpen potential.
http://www.minorleagueball.com/2012/11/25/3686312/chicago-cubs-organization-discussion
Where’s this Junior Lake ——> pitching stuff coming from?
http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/using-wpa-to-grade-bullpen-management-part-two/
new shit: http://www.obstructedview.net/commentary-and-analysis/rice-cube-on-theo-and-context.html