Now, four years after the first iteration of this product fizzled from our memories, Google revived the Glass in a new and improved form. They’ve named this version the Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2, and we hope to see a higher level of success.
What’s New with Edition 2?
The revitalized edition of the Glass sports a lower price tag than its predecessor, rounding out at $999. According to Google’s website, “As our customers have adopted Glass, we’ve received valuable feedback that directly informed the improvements in Glass Enterprise Edition 2.”
The product is not available for sale to general consumers, as it has been designed and marketed toward corporate buyers. The glass is equipped with a miniscule 8MP camera that boasts a 640x360-pixel display, as well as a small prism above the right eye, and three microphones. It also features a longer battery life in conjunction with a shorter charging time. A full list of specs is available on Google’s website.
Along with technological feats, the Glass also sports classic practicalities. Users utilizing the Glass for manufacturing types of work will find the glasses water and dust resistant.
Has Google Found the Right Formula?
The future of the Enterprise Edition 2 has a positive outlook, but we have to wonder how this newest version will fare. It certainly seems like it should earn itself a spot in the world of useful tech, but we thought the same for the first version—we know how that ended.
Google has taken their time improving the product and narrowed down its audience to those in business, so we may see a more positive reception this time around. It may be too early to determine victory this early in the game, but Google seems to have made welcome changes to the Glass. If this venture proves successful, the world of wearable technology may be edging towards a new future.