Google Glass could come back with a less intrusive, flexible design

The next iteration of Google Glass could get a whole new look.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted Google a patent on Nov. 24 for a "wearable device with input and output structures" that could be Glass' redesign.

An illustration in the patent, above, shows a snake-like device that only occupies one side of the face. It looks like it rests on one ear, and the display extends to the front, hovering above the eye. The patent says the band is adjustable for each user and can maintain that configuration for later use. Read more...