the first have a look at The 2d Google Glass

photos on the FCC website online exhibit Glass for Work’s foldable hinge. reports recommend a whole lot of firms are already testing it.

it might surprise you to understand that after the standard derision aimed on the first model of Google Glass, the tech massive is readying a 2nd iteration, and now we know what it’ll seem like.

despite the fact that it’s not that completely different from the first, it’s going to be geared toward organisations, as a couple of reports prior within the year from 9to5Google suggested. Now the first images of Google Glass 2.0 have surfaced, on the U.S. Federal Communications commission’s web site.

“the new model of Google Glass has a bigger glass prism, a sooner Intel Atom processor, 5GHz Wi-Fi for more bandwidth-intensive duties comparable to video streaming, and a more rugged and water-proof design,” wrote Mashable. “look moderately and you can additionally see there’s a foldable hinge the place the size of the wearable meets the glass prism. The hinge will have to make Google Glass easier to stow away in a pocket; the one technique to store the old version used to be to use the incorporated exhausting/tender case.”

according to 9to5Google, the brand new Glass will handiest be distributed to Glass for Work companions, who will more than likely load their own software onto the device upfront. “At this level, it’s probably not that Google might be promoting this instrument to consumers in any capacity.”

Google didn’t right away respond to a fast company request for confirmation that the images on the FCC website were genuine. however 9to5Google mentioned that “sources inform us that the tool has been within the hand of ‘a whole lot’ of individuals across Glass for Work startups and in the box….multiple source has stated that the companies are planning to formally begin including the device to their offerings beginning quickly.”

associated: everything You at all times wished To find out about virtual reality (but have been Too at a loss for words To Ask)

[picture: Flickr person integrated exchange, Google Glass pictures by way of FCC]

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