Google partners Luxottica for Glass eyewear

Google has announced a partnership with Milan-based premium, luxury and sports eyewear company Luxottica Group, to make innovative wearable devices for Glass.

Currently, Google Glass is available to a limited set of users[/caption]

Glass is Google's internet-enabled eyewear that can record video, access a user's email and search the web for information by wirelessly connecting to his phone. On the other hand, the Luxottica Group's portfolio comprises brands like Ray Ban, Oakley, among many others. An official statement mentions that both eyewear brands are a part of the deal, but no other details have been provided thus far.

Speaking about the partnership, Astro Teller, Vice President, Google and Head of Google X said, "Luxottica has built an impressive history over the last 50 years designing, manufacturing and distributing some of the most successful and well-known brands in eyewear today. We are thrilled to be partnering with them as we look to push Glass and the broader industry forward into the emerging smart eyewear market."

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Said Andrea Guerra, CEO, Luxottica Group, "We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Google, and are proud to be once again setting the pace in the eyewear industry, as we have been, with more than 50 years of excellence."

"We believe it is high time to combine the unique expertise, deep knowledge and quality of our Group with the cutting edge technology expertise of Google and give birth to a new generation of revolutionary devices," she added.

The first collection after this partnership aims to marry high-end technology with eyewear design that is best in style, quality and performance.

No specific timelines for the launch of the new Glass have been announced yet.