Google is still developing Glass, which is a “big and very fundamental platform” for the search giant, says Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt.
Google in Januarystopped selling the initial version of Glass and ended the Explorer program though which people purchased the eyewear. The project was moved from Google’s research lab into a standalone division. Google placed Tony Fadell, who oversees the smart home Nest unit, in charge of strategy for Glass and left Ivy Ross in place to handle day-to-day operations.
These changes prompted talk that Google was scuttling Glass, which never caught on with consumers. The company has maintained that Glass found success in the enterprise and hinted that future versions of the device could be best-suited for business environments.
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