Google Glass redesigned, may adopt a slimmer and sleeker model

The new version of Intel-powered Google Glass may look slimmer and sleeker than its earlier version.The exteriors of the new device also adds a textured area to the touch-sensitive side panel where non-voice interactions are performed, media reports said. Google Glass is expected to be unveiled next year.The Google patent describes a sleeker version of Google Glass that should still draw plenty of public attention.The entire thing appears more like a futuristic headset and less like a modified pair of glasses. Google Glass is presently available for $1,500, though it is speculated that the final retail version will sell for a lot less.Glass displays information in a smartphone-like hands-free format. Wearers communicate with the Internet via natural language voice commands.Recent reports suggest that, people are loosing interest in Google Glass. When Google Glass was announced around two years ago, it attracted an almost manic following. It was the future to some. The present to others. It was a great idea but many also thought it was an invasion of privacy. Google, however, has delayed the project to such an extent, that people have lost interest in the device.With inputs from IANS