Google
is in talks with at least one eyewear company about creating a
fashionable, prescription lenses version of the company's long-awaited
Google Glass device, The Wall Street Journal said Friday.
According to the report, the company is exploring ideas with VSP
Global, a national vision benefits provider, but the discussions are in
early stages and so far, the companies have no formal agreement.
Google's Internet-connected eyewear lets users receive search results,
read email, scan maps for directions and engage in video chats without
reaching for their smartphones, but many fear its current design is a
bit too nerd friendly.
"Down the road I think this
technology is going to blow up," said Dr. Matt Alpert, an optometrist
who is on the board of VSP Global and is an early tester of Google
Glass. "As soon as apps are developed that are relevant for your world,
it will start to take off."
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