GOOGLE GLASS
Rebranding Glass as a workplace productivity tool rather than a consumer gadget could help Google sidestep privacy concerns .
consumer gadget could help Google sidestep privacy concerns . So what does this mean for the manufacturing sector and how could Google Glass help boost productivity , efficiency , and safety on the production line ?
Google Glass : The Enterprise Edition The new version of Glass is unlike the previous Explorer model we are all familiar with . Instead of a wire going across your face , holding the prism in front of your eye , this new model features a button-and-hinge system , allowing users to attach the mini-computer to any pair of glasses they own . It is stated that Google is currently working with software developers to boost features of the device for the businesses it will serve , making it much more valuable for business applications such as manufacturing , where companies and specialist software providers can tailor applications for specific requirements .
Following the original ’ s spectacular flop with consumers , the new device will not be called Google Glass 2.0 , but is being developed under the name Enterprise Edition ( EE ). This is seen as a spin-off of the Explorer Edition , and will feature incremental improvements and will
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