In the ever-evolving world of technology, Google appears to be reigniting its interest in the realm of augmented reality spectacles. Hidden code uncovered by 9to5Google within the Google app for Android has brought to light a tantalizing reference to “iris” and a mechanism for launching Google Assistant with a tap on the right temple – a strong indicator of a new pair of AI-powered spectacles in the making.
“Project Iris” emerges from the shadows – this was the codename assigned to the spectacles briefly showcased at Google I/O in 2022. Their primary mission was to perform real-time translations of spoken foreign languages into text, displayed right before your eyes. However, after the initial demo, the project seemed to fade into obscurity, and rumors in June this year even suggested that it might have been shelved.
