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Rick Osterloh believes smart glasses will be ‘very useful’ as Google Tensor chip has AR implications

Google Tensor chip pixel 6 rumors

Google sharing some details on Tensor, its “first custom-built SoC,” was as important as today’s tease of the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. In an interview, Rick Osterloh was asked about Google Tensor in the context of AR, and the hardware boss shared some rare thoughts on smart glasses.

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Rick Osterloh talks Pixel 3, flops, and Made by Google’s future ahead of I/O 2019 announcements

Made by Google future

Ahead of hardware announcements at I/O 2019, the Made by Google division was shrouded by poor Pixel 3 sales in Q1 2019. Rick Osterloh in an interview discussed what’s happening to the premium smartphone market, and shared his outlook on the company’s failed products and future outlook.


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Google’s hardware boss says company researching different AR form factors, but tech still needs time to mature

At Mobile World Congress 2018, Google launched ARCore and highlighted how it supports 100 million Android devices. However, the company is also looking beyond phone-based augmented reality according to Rick Osterloh. In an interview, Google’s hardware head noted ongoing research, but no imminent products.


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