The article points out seven reasons that the #EchoFrames will fail. I agree on one point. It was a bad decision to not make these frames compatible with #iOS devices. I'm sure that will change down the road. Do you think #Amazon's #wearable smart frames are doomed? #wearables #tech #smarttech #Alexa #Alexaskills #technology #technologyonthego #AmazonPrime #smarttechnology #innovation #AmazonEcho #Amazonframes
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GamerGlitter
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I understand why Amazon didn't include photo taking capabilities since that's largely what sunk Google's smart glasses. It unnerves people to think they're being unknowingly photographed. It happens everyday with cell phones, but the glasses... See more
Lachlan86
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Glasses that have the ability to covertly snap photos of unsuspecting subjects is definitely a huge concern. I can definitely understand why they would want to avoid that can of worms altogether.
Persefoni
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Good grief, the frames just appeared, the article writer should give the frames some time before declaring them dead. The Echo Frames cost lest than Bose sunglasses, so I don't think the price will hold them back.
Jayden
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Why would Amazon sell the glasses only via an invitation? It may be too early to write them off now, but the writer raises valid concerns around its design and specifications.
Ankara
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It was a bad idea to ignore the iOS market, and this is something that the company may have to reconsider. It may be too early to write the glasses off since Amazon has a chance to redeem itself.