Google Glass has not died a death after all. Instead, a second model has been quietly developed for businesses.
The original smart glasses which are connected to the internet were intended for general consumers, but were withdrawn six months ago as they failed to attract enough interest.
Now another version provides a faster mini-computer on slimmer and smarter glasses with a battery life of two hours.
The device is available only for business use in offices, according to the Wall Street Journal and will not be on public release. The release has led to speculation that the search giant may be working on an improved consumer version of Glass.
Only a few months after launching the original version in the UK, the company unexpectedly announced it would cease selling the £1,000 glasses.
The product had been in development for more than three years, but despite the involvement of well-known fashion designers, Google Glass never managed to lose its nerdy image.
In addition, some places have banned the device from being used in cars, cinemas, casinos, hospital and banks because of its ability to take surreptitious photos and videos.
