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Today’s Vergecast: Why Big Tech Can’t Quit Smart Glasses

A huge portion of the tech industry has decided that smart glasses are the next big thing. But why? Smart glasses are incredibly hard to make, hugely socially complicated, and require users to want to wear a gadget on their face. The Verge’s Victoria Song helps us figure out which features, if any, will make smart glasses worth all the trouble.

Today’s Vergecast: Why Big Tech Can’t Quit Smart Glasses

TL;DR

  • Smart glasses face considerable manufacturing and social integration challenges.
  • User willingness to wear a facial gadget is a key obstacle.
  • The Verge's Victoria Song is examining which features might make smart glasses viable.