Google inks Glass deal with the maker of Oakley and Ray-Ban

[techbeck]

Google just signed the deal that could allow its Glass wearable computing device to go mainstream. The company has announced a partnership with Luxottica, the eyewear manufacturer behind a host of brands including Ray-Ban and Oakley, to design and produce an exclusive collection of eyeglass frames that incorporate the technology. To start, the deal will be limited to the US market, and focus on Ray-Ban and Oakley. According to a Luxottica press release, the first collection will "combine high-end technology with avant-garde design offering the best in style, quality, and performance."

 

According to a Google-provided FAQ, design will be a joint effort between Luxottica and Google, while Luxottica will handle manufacturing and distribution. The FAQ doesn't say, however, when the resulting new versions of Google Glass might hit the market. It might not be anytime soon: "You're not going to see Glass on your favorite Oakleys or Ray-Bans tomorrow, but today marks the start of a new chapter in Glass's design," reads a Google+ post.

 

More....

http://www.theverge.com/2014/3/24/5543976/google-inks-glass-deal-with-the-maker-of-oakley-and-ray-ban

[The Evil Overlord]

Well this can only end well (if they're not obviously different than normal glasses)

(Like driving while using google glass, etc...)

(I remember a news story here about someone in LA who was cited)

[techbeck]

Well this can only end well (if they're not obviously different than normal glasses)

(Like driving while using google glass, etc...)

(I remember a news story here about someone in LA who was cited)

 

And was later dismissed.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/16/tech/innovation/google-glass-ticket-dismissed/

 

Just paranoia over new tech is all.  People will react negatively/harshly at first.

[The Evil Overlord]

And was later dismissed.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/16/tech/innovation/google-glass-ticket-dismissed/

 

Just paranoia over new tech is all.  People will react negatively/harshly at first.

Thanks man, I was curious about that ruling, (forgot to save the favourite at the time, so I wasn't aware of the ruling made)

[Praetor]

Russians will ditch the dash cams for Google Glass in no time.

[Lord Method Man]

And was later dismissed.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/16/tech/innovation/google-glass-ticket-dismissed/

 

Just paranoia over new tech is all.  People will react negatively/harshly at first.

 

Yeah, just like that whole "texting while driving" paranoia that the luddites scared up.