The division of Google responsible for wearable tech is experimenting with new designs, including one without a screen.
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ReutersThe original Google Glass.Google is reportedly developing a new wearable device that will be the successor to Google Glass, The Information reports.
The publication says that the glass-less Google Glass will be designed for “sports” users. A new report, however, suggests that Google may also have a second Glass wearable in the works that is eliminating the screen from the equation, in addition to one variant of the wearable that has one on board.
Both gadgets, and a third that Google is reportedly working on, will use “bone conduction” to deliver sound to the wearer. Its not stated how this would be different from headphones or a Bluetooth earpiece, but an audio-only device could still achieve Glass original goal of hands-free computing.
It is likely that Google will focus the next generation of Glass at enterprise, where it can be used to provide heads-up information to all manner of workers, from surgeons and pilots to warehouse staff and receptionists.
Google’s Project Aura still being headed by Ivy Ross, who previously ran the Glass project.
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The device will have improved battery life, improved wireless connectivity (which we told you includes the addition of a 5 GHz WiFi band for video streaming applications), and better heat management (which is a result of the new chip).
