Not afraid to fail: Google Glass spat highlights clashing cultures at Apple and Google

Google Glass Tim Cook Criticism
When it comes to Google Glass, Rackspace’s startup liaison officer Robert Scoble is likely best known for his somewhat disturbing shower photo. He is also quickly becoming one of the most outspoken advocates for Google’s connected eyewear. While most seem to think Glass is a niche product at best, Scoble thinks it’s the future. To be fair, he seems to be overly enthusiastic about each and every new product or service he covers, which is a big part of his charm. Scoble is even more outspoken than usual when it comes to Glass though, and this week he felt compelled to respond to Apple CEO Tim Cook’s criticisms issued during an appearance at D11.

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