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The Vergecast
Version History: Google Glass
- Published
- December 21, 2025
- Duration
- 1h 24m
- Summary source
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- Last updated
- May 31, 2026
Discusses Google didn't invent the concept of smart glasses, but it was one of the first companies to actually…
Summary
Google didn't invent the concept of smart glasses, but it was one of the first companies to actually put them on people's faces. It was a revolution, and also a problem: Google made face computers extremely uncool, and its early user base was so off-putting they became collectively known as “Glassholes.” The Verge’s Victoria Song and Waveform’s David Imel…
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Google didn't invent the concept of smart glasses, but it was one of the first companies to actually put them on people's faces. It was a revolution, and also a problem: Google made face computers extremely uncool, and its early user base was so off-putting they became collectively known as “Glassholes.” The Verge’s Victoria Song and Waveform’s David Imel break down why Glass failed — despite being shockingly right about the future of technology. If you like the show, follow the Version Histor