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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Google's Sergey Brin on Google's 'biggest flop gadget': Didn't know ...
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has acknowledged to making "a lot of mistakes" with the original Google Glass (biggest flop gadget of the company), admitting the challenges that let to its initial struggle. Speaking at Google's annual developer conference — Google I/O 2025 , Brin said that he didn't fully understand the consumer electronics supply chain when developing the product. This in-turn led to manufacturing and pricing challenges which finally doomed the wearable. What Google co-fonder Sergey Brin said about Google Glass In an interview with Big Technology Podcast's Alex Kantrowitz, Brin conceded that Google Glass, first introduced in 2013, was perhaps 'ahead of its time'. He also pointed out that lack of understanding of consumer electronics supply chain and difficulties in making an affordable smart glasses were some missteps. 'Didn't know anything about consumer electronic supply chains, or how difficult it would be to build smart glasses at a reasonable price point,' said Brin. Despite the past setbacks, Brin still believes the fundamental form factor of Google Glass was "pretty cool" and now sees it as the "perfect hardware" for AI. Google brings smart glasses out of shade with Android XR Following last week's Android Show, where Google previewed some Android 16 features, I/O provided more details on Google's mixed reality plans. The company unveiled its Android XR platform for augmented, mixed, and virtual reality devices. The most interesting development is Project Aura , a prototype of Android XR-powered smart glasses developed with Xreal. These glasses will feature Gemini integration and a large field of view, along with built-in cameras and microphones. Google is also partnering with popular eyewear brands including Samsung, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker to create more stylish options. Android XR will support features like live translation, directional navigation via a mini Google Maps display, and the ability to view immersive 360-degree videos. After Google Glass and previous AR attempts, this feels like the company's most serious push yet into wearable computing. Google commits $150 million toward the development of AI-powered glasses At the Google I/O 2025, the tech giant confirmed that it will commit 150 mullion to the consumer eyewear company Warby Parker for the development of AI-powered smart glasses . As part of this collaboration, Google has committed up to $75 million for Warby Parker's product development and commercialization costs. In addition, Google has committed to investing up to $75 million in Warby Parker, at Warby Parker's option and subject to reaching certain collaboration milestones. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Google's Sergey Brin: 'I made a lot of mistakes with Google Glass'
Google co-founder Sergey Brin said he "made a lot of mistakes with Google Glass" during an onstage interview at Google I/O 2025 on Tuesday. Brin was a surprise addition to an interview with Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis conducted by Big Technology Podcast's Alex Kantrowitz. Brin went on to say he "didn't know anything about consumer electronic supply chains," or how difficult it would be to build smart glasses at a reasonable price point. The Google co-founder noted he's a big believer in the form factor of smart glasses, and said he's glad the company is pursuing them yet again, this time with "great partners who are helping us build this." Earlier on Tuesday, Google unveiled its latest effort to develop Android XR smart glasses, roughly a decade after the Google Glass project shut down. Onstage, Google leaders showcased how their smart glasses, powered by DeepMind's Project Astra, could assist with live translations, directions, and generally AI queries. To develop Android XR glasses with AI and AR capabilities, Google is working with a network of partners, such as Samsung and Xreal. Google is also investing up to $150 million in a partnership with Warby Parker, and taking an equity stake in the eyewear company, to support its smart glasses efforts. As Brin referenced, those experienced eyewear and electronics makers may be able to help with some of the supply chain problems associated with producing smart glasses. Brin noted how the advent of generative AI makes the capabilities of smart glasses much more tangible than when Google Glass was around. Earlier in the interview, Brin acknowledged how he's effectively come out of retirement to work on Google's Gemini efforts. The Google co-founder says he's in the Mountain View, California office nearly every day, and says he's helping the Gemini team with multimodal projects, such as Google's video-generating model Veo 3. "Anybody who's a computer scientist should not be retired right now," said Brin. "They should be working on AI." Previous reports have suggested that Brin has pushed Google's Gemini teams quite aggressively to compete in the AI race. Reportedly, Brin told Google employees in a memo they should be in the office at least every weekday, and that working 60 hours a week is likely the sweet spot for productivity. This article originally appeared on TechCrunch at Sign in to access your portfolio
