Google Glass 2 Explorer Price will be based on a new deal with Luxottica, a company that may not be very popular but linked to fashion eyewear firms like Rayban and Oakley. This deal might make Google Glass 2 the cool wearable that could give it a face lift.
The deal with Google and Luxottica combines "design and manufacturing expertise" to Google's Glass project. Initially focused on Ray-Ban and Oakley for the US market, Luxottica will, apparently, design and produce a series of exclusive frames for Glass. Luxottica claims the results will "combine high-end technology with avant-garde design offering the best in style, quality, and performance," reports Gizmodo.
That description is still not very precise, but we'll have to see how the final Google Glass looks before we offer an analysis about style and performance of the Google product.
Recently, the Glass has turned up some unusual reactions when Glass users entered pubs and restaurants since most of the public think that they are being photographed or 'videod' while the user has it on his/her head.
This calls for a design change that signals or has a shutter sound when it photographs. Perhaps a few minor changes in design to make it look more user friendly as well.
"Perhaps most interesting, though, is that Google will piggy-back on Luxottica's retail and wholesale distribution channels, which is an indicator that Google is keen to push Glass as a mainstream device as soon as it can. It'll be a steady process, though. "You're not going to see Glass on your favorite Oakleys or Ray-Bans tomorrow," explains Google. "But today marks the start of a new chapter in Glass's design," Gizmodo reports
So far, attempts to make Glass more stylish by itself has failed.
According to Gizmag's Will Shanklin, Google Glass Explorer Edition is still in beta. In 2012, when the concept was being thought about, it was futuristic, but now that people are shelling out close to a $1500 for the Glass, it looks like a reality. The final edition will cost about $600 base price.
With Reports From Gizmodo
