WSJ Reports That Intel Will Supply Chips for Next-Gen Google Glass

Alistair Barr and Don Clark, reporting for the WSJ:

Intel Corp. will supply the electronic brains for a new version of Google Inc.’s Glass device expected next year, people familiar with the matter said, part of a push by the semiconductor giant into wearable technology. An Intel chip will replace a processor from Texas Instruments Inc. included in the first version of Glass, the people said.

Intel plans to promote Glass to companies such as hospital networks and manufacturers, while developing new workplace uses for the device, according to one of the people.

Just the thing Google Glass needs to jump-start sales: blue “Intel Inside” decals on the frames.

★ Monday, 1 December 2014