Google Resurrects One of Its Worst Product Flops

Astro Teller, who runs Google's X division, admits the company "got more than a little off track" with Google Glass. 

One of the most-hyped products of 2013 fell flat, becoming a footnote in the history of wearable tech, reports Wired. But don't count it out yet. After two years of testing, Google has released a new version, the Glass Enterprise Edition, with a faster processor, faster WiFi, longer battery life, an improved camera, and—to soothe critics—a light that tells onlookers when video is being recorded. 

All this to help boost productivity in factories and warehouses. Details:

  • Major companies such as GE, Boeing, DHL, and Volkswagen have tried out the Glass EE and seen "huge gains in productivity and noticeable improvements in quality," per Wired, which looks at how the device is used in a factory that produces farm equipment.
  • In a blog post, Jay Kothari of X explains how EE delivers real-time instructions, keeping workers focused, and their hands busy, on a given task. This video shows how it can affect productivity.

Read the full story on Newser.com

More From Newser

Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content