TECHNOLOGY
GOOGLE GLASS IS back with a brand new mission . After retiring Google Glass in January , Google is softly pitching a new version of the face computer for use in the workplace , and it has set its sights firmly on the manufacturing sector .
According to reports , Google is aiming to get the new version of Glass in the hands of professionals in the healthcare , manufacturing and energy industries by this autumn . The new business-oriented Glass has improved battery life , a faster processor and a more rugged , foldable design – rumour has it , the new device will also be waterproof .
Google Glass was first introduced on a limited basis in 2013 as a headset sporting a tiny screen that overlaid graphics in a wearer ’ s field of view . It also came with a camera , which raised privacy concerns about the device , even causing some bars and restaurants to enact “ No Glass ” policies . Google eventually ended the initial Glass program without releasing a full-bore consumer product .
“ The thing that we did not do well , that was closer to a failure , is that we allowed and sometimes encouraged too much attention to the program ,” Google ’ s Astro Teller said in March about Google Glass ’ lifespan .
Rebranding Glass as a workplace productivity tool rather than a
According to reports , Google is aiming to get the new version of Glass in the hands of professionals in the healthcare , manufacturing and energy industries by this autumn
16 September 2015