Intel confirms abandoning the smart glasses Vaunt project

Intel confirms abandoning the smart glasses Vaunt project

 

Intel recently confirmed plans to close the New Devices Group (NDG),

 

and stop continuing to develop and advance the Vaunt smart glasses project announced earlier this year.

 

Foreign media The Information also pointed out in last night's report,

 

More than 200 people may be laid off when the project is stopped.

 

Intel's statement reads:

 

Intel is constantly working on developing new technologies and experiences.

 

Not all R&D projects end up on the market.

 

The Superlight (Vaunt's internal codename) project is a typical example of this,

 

This is a differentiated, consumer-specific augmented reality glasses.

 

We are taking a rigorous approach to continue inventing and exploring new technologies.

 

But sometimes we have to make tough decisions based on market dynamics.

 

The marketing of Vaunt's glasses has never been clear, but sources have revealed that Intel had hoped to find a specialist in the retail sector to work with.

 

Jerry Bautista, founder of Vaunt, said in December last year,

 

Intel has partnered with core ecosystem hardware providers, including eyeglasses, frames, lenses, and more.

 

It is difficult for Intel to produce consumer-grade products directly on its own.

 

In the field of wearables, we mainly cooperate with companies such as Oakley and Tag Heuer.

 

But it has never been successful in the consumer market.

 

If Intel can't find a more suitable partner, it won't be surprising that it can't move forward with Vaunt.

 

New glasses glasses.