Google Clips Explained

Google Clips is a discontinued miniature clip-on camera device developed by Google.

History

It was announced on October 4, 2017 and went on sale on January 27, 2018.^[1] Google Clips automatically captured video clips (without audio) at moments its machine learning algorithms determined to be interesting or relevant. An indicator flashed when the camera was looking for scenes to capture.^{[2] [3]}

Google Clips' artificial intelligence (AI) could learn the faces of people to take photographs with certain people,^[4] and could automatically set lighting and framing.

It had 16 GB of storage built-in storage and could record clips for up to 3 hours.^[5]

This camera was originally priced at US$249 in the United States.^[5] It was withdrawn from sale on October 15, 2019,^[6] but supported until the end of December 2021.^[7]

Reception

The Independent wrote that Google Clips is "an impressive little device, but one that also has the potential to feel very creepy."^[8]

According to The Verges generally negative review, "it didn't capture anything special" over two weeks of testing.^{[7] [9]}

References

1. News: Google began selling its Clips camera today. The Verge. January 27, 2018.
2. News: Inside Google Clips, the weirdest camera of the year. The Verge. October 4, 2017.
3. News: Google Clips is a tiny camera that watches everything, then figures out what to capture using A.I.. Novet. Jordan. October 4, 2017. CNBC. October 4, 2017.
4. Web site: What is Google Clips? - Google Clips Help . August 29, 2022 . support.google.com.
5. Web site: Google Clip Launched – Wireless Mini Camera With Artificial Intelligence. Answer Slave. January 27, 2018. January 27, 2018.
6. Web site: Google pulls first-gen Pixel Buds, Daydream View, and Google Clips from its Store. October 15, 2019. Android Police. en-US. October 16, 2019.
7. Web site: Peters . Jay . Google Clips is dead . The Verge . December 2, 2019 . October 16, 2019.
8. News: Sulleyman. Atiif. Google's Creepy Camera Monitors, Identifies and Records You and Your Loved Ones. October 7, 2017. The Independent. October 5, 2017.
9. Web site: Seifert . Dan . February 27, 2018 . Google Clips review: a smart camera that doesn't make the grade . The Verge.