Overview
- Speaking at Stanford’s engineering centennial, Brin said he “jumped the gun” on Google Glass and thought it would be his “next Steve Jobs” moment.
- He acknowledged pushing the product before it was cost‑effective or polished enough for consumers, contributing to its poor reception.
- Brin advised would‑be founders to “fully bake” wearables rather than stage attention‑grabbing stunts like skydiving or airships.
- Google Glass debuted in 2013–2014 at about $1,500 and the consumer version was discontinued in 2015 after criticism of design and price.
- Coverage notes Google is reportedly preparing a new smartglasses effort dubbed Project Aura for 2026, though the company has not confirmed details.