Google founder Sergey Brin tells Stanford engineering students: I made the mistake of thinking I am the next Steve Jobs and can make ...
Times of India••technology
Key Points:
- Sergey Brin, Google co-founder, reflected on the failure of Google Glass during a Stanford talk, advising entrepreneurs to fully develop their products before flashy launches.
- Brin admitted that Google rushed to commercialize Google Glass without making it cost-effective or polished enough for consumers, likening the launch to an overambitious "Steve Jobs moment."
- Google Glass, launched in 2013, faced criticism for its bulky design, limited camera quality, and high $1,500 price, leading to its discontinuation for general consumers in 2015.
- In 2024, Google announced a comeback in smart glasses through a partnership with Warby Parker, aiming to release new models featuring Android XR OS and Google’s Gemini AI assistant
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