Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Google Glass Teams Up with Luxottica

“Google Inc. is partnering with Luxottica Group SpA…to help the Web company’s Glass eyewear go mainstream,” says Bloomberg news. “Luxottica is setting up teams focused on design, development, tooling and engineering of products, the world’s largest maker of eyeglasses said in a statement yesterday. Google’s Glass technology combines a tiny screen, camera and audio on a small device that’s worn at eye level. Google, seeking new ways to get consumers to use their services on mobile devices, has been stepping up efforts to show how Glass can appeal to a wide audience. While the gadget has received a lot of media attention, it’s also faced challenges, including criticism for its ability to record images or distract users. The Mountain View, California-based company said it plans to release mainstream versions ’down the road.’” Read more.

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