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Google denies sub-$80 materials cost for Glass

According to Teardown.com, Glass components cost an estimated $79.78, or a little more than 5% of its retail price. Google claims the estimate is “absolutely wrong.”

Speed-Racer3647d ago

Updated. Looks like the folks at Gigaom changed it after this was submitted.

SilentNegotiator3647d ago

Glass is for suckers with too much disposable income anyway. I'd bet the thing costs no more than 15% of it's price to make.

hkgamer3647d ago

I shouldn't really be defending this but does it matter how much it cost to make it?

How much does Gucci bags cost to make? Does it take millions for R&D?

I know they are fashionable goods so its hard to compare, but what about Vertu Phones?

kingjosh18763647d ago

All of these things shouldn't cost anywhere near as much as they do.

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Google's AR project shows what real-world subtitles could look like

Is this the next iteration of Google Glass?

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This Amazon-backed startup is working on smart glasses that don't suck

Modern technology is built into new smart glasses now being offered by Waterloo, Canada-based North, formerly Thalmic Labs. Focals feature a transparent holographic display built into its lenses that only the wearer can see.

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Google Glass Enterprise Edition Now Available

Google partner Streye is selling Google Glass Enterprise Edition for $1,800.

ajax172452d ago

"780mAh battery" yeah, no thanks. I've seen what batteries do when they overheat; but hopefully they won't have a Samsung situation.