Google Glass 2 shown off with mono earbud, no other visible tweaks

Google Glass
Google Glass hardware 2.0

Show and tell was always our favorite subject in elementary school, and today Google indulged the kid in us by revealing its redesigned version of Google Glass.

On October 28 the company announced Explorers would be able to swap out their current wearable for an updated version. Taking to Google+ today, the folks at Glass felt the public was better served seeing Glass 2.0 rather than having it described to them.

The most noticeable change with Google Glass 2 is the inclusion of a single earbud, which is stamped with Glass logo. It looks to connect to Glass' touchpad via a microUSB cord.

The new spectacles are designed to work with "future lines of shades and prescription frames," though the images out today don't show what that set up will look like.

Google Glass with earbud

A budding new design

Google Glass release date seemingly sticking

As was mentioned, Explorers will be able to do a one-time trade of their current headsets for the new Glass model if they sign up to do so in the next 60 days.

Explorers are now also able to invite three friends to join the program within the next 14 days, according to a Glass message picked up by Engadget. The new invitees will still have to pay $1,500 (about £927, AU$1,561) to get a pair.

As for the rest of us, the expectation is that Glass will become widely available in 2014, and it's unclear if new editions of Glass will be out before then.

TOPICS
Michelle Fitzsimmons

Michelle was previously a news editor at TechRadar, leading consumer tech news and reviews. Michelle is now a Content Strategist at Facebook.  A versatile, highly effective content writer and skilled editor with a keen eye for detail, Michelle is a collaborative problem solver and covered everything from smartwatches and microprocessors to VR and self-driving cars.

Latest in Tech
A Lego Pikachu tail next to a Pebble OS watch and a screenshot of Assassin's Creed Shadow
ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from LG's excellent new OLED TV to our Assassin's Creed Shadow review
A triptych image of the Meridian Ellipse, LG C5 and Xiaomi 15.
5 amazing tech reviews of the week: LG's latest OLED TV is the best you can buy and Xiaomi's seriously powerful new phone
Beats Studio Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones in Black and Gold on yellow background with big savings text
The best Beats headphones you can buy drop to $169.99 at Best Buy's Tech Fest sale
Ray-Ban smart glasses with the Cpperni logo, an LED array, and a MacBook Air with M4 next to ecah other.
ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Twitter's massive outage to iRobot's impressive new Roombas
A triptych image featuring the Sennheiser HD 505, Apple iPad Air 11-inch (2025), and Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4).
5 unmissable tech reviews of the week: why the MacBook Air (M4) should be your next laptop and the best sounding OLED TV ever
Apple iPhone 16e
Which affordable phone wins the mid-range race: the iPhone 16e, Nothing 3a, or Samsung Galaxy A56? Our latest podcast tells all
Latest in News
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses
Samsung's rumored smart specs may be launching before the end of 2025
Apple iPhone 16 Review
The latest iPhone 18 leak hints at a major chipset upgrade for all four models
Quordle on a smartphone held in a hand
Quordle hints and answers for Monday, March 24 (game #1155)
NYT Strands homescreen on a mobile phone screen, on a light blue background
NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, March 24 (game #386)
NYT Connections homescreen on a phone, on a purple background
NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, March 24 (game #652)
Quordle on a smartphone held in a hand
Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, March 23 (game #1154)