Some people are already swapping their monitors for smart glasses, and the results are mixed.
Imagine taking your computer monitor and setting it out by the curb. Instead of sitting at your desk surrounded by screens, maybe all you'll need one day is a pair of smart glasses. As smart glasses ride a fresh wave of interest, some users are already experimenting to see whether the tech could be up for the challenge of replacing their monitors.
There could be some perks to using smart glasses as a replacement. For one, they're more private — no one will be peering over your shoulder. Smart glasses could also declutter your workspace and offer you more flexibility. Instead of hunching over your laptop, trying to get work done on a flight, you can use your smart glasses to look at multiple virtual monitors adjusted to your preferences.
Even so, you might not want to clear off your desk right away. From comfort issues like eye strain to display limitations, here's why smart glasses might not be ready to take the place of your computer monitor just yet.
In the life of a desk worker, there are plenty of considerations around comfort.
