New Version of Google Glass Spotted at FCC, Comes with Foldable Arm and Bigger Screen
The Google product that people thought would never see the light of day again has come back to life. According to The Guardian, Google has unveiled a new version of its Glass wearable computer, a device mainly targeted to be of use at enterprise businesses such as healthcare and manufacturing.
The optical head-mounted display prototype stopped selling in January and people thought it was the end of it. But the wearable is given a second chance as according to Ars Technica, a brand new model of the device has appeared on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website. It even comes with high-res images showing the Google Glass unit with FCCID "A4R-GG1."
It actually still looks a lot like the old design but as noted in the source, the device can now fold up just like a regular pair of glasses. Storing it when not in use will be a lot easier.
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It also comes with a larger prism, which acts as a screen, and a new charging port. Financial Review detailed that the filing also came along with a manual with user instructions, which are not really too different from the original Google Glass.
Google has not officially made an announcement yet on the new device's existence. But some rumors regarding it have already emerged on the web. There are reports that suggest that the new version of Glass is made to be waterproof and hard-wearing. It's also said to have tech bumps like better Wi-Fi connectivity, faster processors and enhanced camera and battery life.
However, even with these updates, it's not a guarantee that the Google Glass will appeal consumers. According to CNBC, the high-tech eyewear is still the "opposite of sexy."
"If you wear these on the dance floor, people will run from the dance floor," Jason Calacanis said on "Squawk Alley." "These devices really look terrible, and they don't provide that much value."
