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Sony gets its goggles on

by on19 February 2015


As Google takes its off

While Google has moved out of the intelligent specs market, at least for now, Sony has decided that it will enter the market.

The outfit said it is developing an Android-compatible pair of computerized eyeglasses designed to show users low-resolution imagery, as well as text. The device is also equipped with a camera.

The glasses are controlled by wire, weigh 77 grams and can connect with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

A commercial release is scheduled for 2016 and the developer edition is expected to go on sale in early March for $840. This is half the price of what Google was trying to charge its developers and it managed to sell 10,000 pairs of its prototype for $1,500 each.

Microsoft has unveiled its own plans to launch a computerized headset called the HoloLens, which allows users to see high-definition holograms, using voice commands and hand gestures.

HoloLens is scheduled to be released in the Windows 10 timeframe, which is expected around mid-year.

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