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DESPITE NOT BEING officially released yet, a new version of Google Glass is expected to be released sometime next year with improved battery life and performance.
The new model will be powered by an Intel chip and as part of the partnership, it will include marketing the device to “hospital networks and manufacturers” as well as developing new uses for it in the workplace, the Wall Street Journal reports.
The new version could also sport a refreshed design as Google tries to make it more appealing to the average person. The current version of Google Glass is able to last a day, and would only last a few hours if features like video recording was used constantly.
Since it was unveiled in 2012, Google Glass has been portrayed as a consumer gadget although it has faced much criticism since then.
As well as privacy groups expressing concern over their use, its design has been criticised as nerdy, and the high price of the prototype version meant that adoption has been low.
The device has received small changes such as adding compatibility with prescription glasses to make it more fashionable. However, its use in the workplace has potential as companies like Virgin Atlantic and the New York City Police Department are testing out the device.
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I work in IT and can see a lot of opportunities for something like this in the healthcare sector – however, having experienced the Irish healthcare system and seeing how their management have ballsed up their IT systems beyond imaginable, I doubt Google will be hiring a salesman here anytime soon!
They,ll be released under the name …Mr Magoogle glasses!
I’m not sure I’m comfortable with the thoughts of people recording video via a pair of glasses. History would suggest this will be abused.
They look much better. Wonder what the legalities would be using them. DPA, privacy laws, etc.
We are looking at Google glass in the training of operations people in a refinery with wi fi access so they know where equipment is located and then can see small demo of the way to operate the valves etc . We are also recorded a skilled operator running around in sequence starting up parts of the refinery from cold . It has its hiccups but once they can get more memory into it then this is what we will,start to use .
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