Reports are circling that microchip manufacturer, Intel,
will be suppling a new chip for a the latest version of Google Glass.
The new version of Glass will be available in 2015, according to news
reports. The new chip will replace the current one that is made by Texas
Instruments. Intel will be
promoting the new Glass to be used in the workplace, i.e. in such places
as hospital and factories. The information that was reported by the WSJ
did not provide any details regarding the chip.
Also, Google has not immediately
responded to requests for more information. The usual ‘no comment’ came
form the guys over at Intel Japan too. Google said it was
marketing the Internet-enabled head-mounted display for business use,
with a program called Glass at Work, earlier this year. Google also said that employees of oilfield services company Schlumberger are currently using Glass in order to improve safety and efficiency.
Meanwhile, Intel have been moving into
the wearable field in recently by working with other companies. At this
years’ CES, the firm showed off some smart earbuds, that are capable of
measuring a runner’s heart rate. Wearables appear to be the next logical
step for Intel; Earlier this year they purchased high-end health
tracker firm, Basis Science. Intel’s XMM6321 3G cellular radio was also
incorporated into MICA, a fashion bracelet which was unveiled recently.
Back in April, Google Glass was updated to the new Android OS, KitKat.
A key benefit from this upgrade was the increased battery life
capability. Google also gave Glass a facelift in an attempt to make the
device more attractive to consumers. Glass
was made available to early adopters in 2012. it took ages for the
device to reach everyone else. Google finally released the wearable for
public sale in the U.S. in May of 2014 with a price tag of $1,500.
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