Google Restarts AR Glasses Development

(Google Ar Glasses Project Restarted)

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Google is reviving its augmented reality glasses project. The company paused this effort years ago. Now engineers are creating a lighter design. The updated glasses are in early testing. Google employees are using them internally. Select partners have prototypes too.

The glasses focus on practical features. They provide real-time language translation. Users see subtitles in their field of view. Navigation directions appear over real streets. The system uses Google Maps data. Battery life improved significantly. Wearers can use the glasses all day.

Previous versions faced criticism. People called Google Glass bulky and intrusive. Privacy concerns were widespread. Google stopped consumer sales in 2015. The new approach addresses these issues. The glasses resemble regular eyewear. They include a camera-off switch. A visible light signals recording activity.

Google aims for broader usefulness. Object recognition identifies items around users. Restaurant details pop up when viewing eateries. Voice commands control all functions. The glasses pair with smartphones for internet access.

Development remains cautious. No public release date exists. Google’s hardware chief oversees the project. His team launched successful products before. Competitors like Apple and Meta work on similar devices. Tech firms see AR glasses as the next major platform.

(Google Ar Glasses Project Restarted)

Early testers praise the comfort. The frame feels like standard glasses. Google keeps design images confidential. Engineers refine features based on feedback.