For thirty two posts, I have expounded upon the
failings of technology. Though these
thoughts are authentic, I must confess my own shocking shortcoming to my
nonexistent fan base: As I profess my aversion
to technology, I pathetically commit the odious and hypocritical act of
persistent online purchasing (or, more aptly described, “online browsing”).
That being said, I was eager to learn of Google’s new
shopping application: Google Shopper.
“The newest version of Google Shopper has an
attractive user interface, a new way to find deals, and other tweaks. Whether you're looking for apparel,
electronics, accessories, or pretty much anything else, the app is a great
place to start, as it scours the entirety of the Web for both local and online
retailers that carry the items you desire.
“As is typical with Google-made Android apps, Google
Shopper's user interface is simple and starts with a search bar. Up top, you can type in a keyword, start a
voice search, or activate your camera to run an image search, which can
recognize not only bar codes, but also books, CDs, DVDs, and video games by
their cover art. Hopefully, in future versions,
the app will have some more of Google Goggles' powers built in so as to
recognize an even wider variety of items. But for now, the options available are more
than sufficient.”
One further admission:
I am not merely an online shopper.
I am an online bargain shopper. The difference? The latter requires effort. Google Shopper offers a number of features that
ease the deal-searching process (which, I assure you, is tedious).
Though I still own a low-tech phone that does not
connect to the internet, I do think the application is handy, especially the
feature that permits users to snap photos and search for items.
Like all other recreational technologies, the
application is unnecessary for mankind’s basic daily routine. Do we need
to shop online? No. Would we have the money to pay full price for
items if we didn't spend hundreds of dollars on data plans? Yes.
If you’ll allow me to minimize my hypocrisy, I cannot
judge this app as harshly as my habit recommends that I should. For now, let’s let Google Shopper off with a
warning.
I promise we’ll ticket the sucker next time around.
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