Google
has partnered with chip maker Intel for its next Google Glass. According to a report
by WSJ, the next Google Glass will be powered by Intel and will arrive in 2015.
Wall
Street Journal reports that Intel chip will replace the Texas Instruments
processor which currently powers Glass. The next Google Glass is expected to
have a better battery life. This a deal between Google and Intel is said
to be part of a wider push into wearable's by the chip maker. According to
reports, Intel also plans to promote Glass to generate new business, including
pushing glass in work capacity to manufacturing businesses, hospitals and
others.
Although
Google has been promoting Glass for a while now, the wearable has yet to
capture a market share. It has shown promise in medical and other businesses
and such a professional adoption might be the right direction that Google needs
to promote Glass. Google's Glass at Work initiative aims to push Google Glass
usage in such industries.
Intel
has recently ventured into the wearable market with its first ever MICA
bracelet for $495. The wearable is meant for fashion conscious women and comes
with a stylish design. The bracelets body is laden with semi precious stones
and pearls. It has a 1.6 inch OLED curved sapphire display and comes with an
inbuilt SIM card, 3G and GPS connectivity. Apart from this Intel has also planned
a smartwatch with Fossil and a smart bracelet in collaboration with Opening
Ceremony.
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