Google is gearing up for a comeback in the world of smart glasses
By ForGeeks Google continues to advance its ambitions in virtual reality and smart glasses. With Google Glass’ lifecycle coming to an end in 2023, the company is preparing to re-enter the field. Google’s new moves along the way include acquiring Canadian company AdHawk Microsystems Inc. and developing the Android XR operating system for virtual reality devices. That could mean the company is preparing a wave of new technologies, including improved smart glasses and mixed-reality devices.
The company is also preparing a wave of new technologies, including improved smart glasses and mixed-reality devices.
The AdHawk acquisition and what it means for future devices
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As reported by Bloomberg, Google is in the final stages of negotiations to buy AdHawk Microsystems for $115 million. AdHawk develops eye-tracking technology that could be key to smart glasses and virtual reality devices. The purchase could play an important role in integrating eye-tracking technology into future Google devices to improve the user experience and control accuracy.
The purchase could be a major step in integrating eye-tracking technology into Google’s future devices to improve user experience and control accuracy.
AdHawk has already secured the backing of major investors such as Samsung, Intel, HP and Sony, confirming high expectations for its development. The combination of innovative technology and strong financial backing makes the purchase of AdHawk an important step for Google in revitalizing Google Glass and other mixed reality products.
An important step for Google in revitalizing Google Glass and other mixed reality products.
Android XR is the new operating system for virtual reality
Google is also actively developing Android XR, an operating system specifically designed for virtual reality. The operating system was officially unveiled in 2024, and the company is currently actively working on its development in partnership with major players such as Qualcomm and Samsung. In 2025, Samsung plans to release Project Moohan, a VR helmet that will run on the new Android XR operating system.
Samsung plans to release Project Moohan, a VR helmet that will run on the new Android XR operating system.
Android XR is expected to be the basis for a host of virtual reality devices, and Google will compete with other major players in the VR market with this operating system.
Android XR is expected to be the basis for many virtual reality devices, and Google will compete with other major players in the VR market with this operating system.
The Future of Smart Glasses and Virtual Reality
With the development of smart glasses and virtual reality technology, more and more new devices are coming on the market. More and more companies, both large and small, are starting to release products with smart features. Interest in these technologies is growing, but questions remain about whether the high price of these devices justifies their functionality.
In January of this year, Android Police conducted a survey among its readers, and the results showed an interesting breakdown. 37% of survey participants said they weren’t interested in smart glasses, while another 24% expressed interest, but they’re waiting for more impressive offerings. This suggests that there is limited demand for such devices for now, and many users are waiting for something more from the technology before they decide to buy them.
