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Version History: Google Glass

Dec 21, 2025 · 1h 24m
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Google didn't invent the concept of smart glasses, but it was one of the first companies to actually put them on people's faces. It was a revolution, and also a problem: Google made face computers extremely uncool, and its early user base was so off-putting they became collectively known as “Glassholes.” The Verge’s Victoria Song and Waveform’s David Imel break down why Glass failed — despite being shockingly right about the future of technology. If you like the show, ⁠ ⁠follow the Version History feed⁠ ⁠ to make sure you get every new episode as soon as it drops. ⁠Subscribe to The Verge⁠ for unlimited access to ⁠ theverge.com ⁠ , subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ⁠ad-free podcast feed⁠ . We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to ⁠[email protected]⁠ or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices