North will stop making its Focals glasses to focus on its second generation
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North, the company behind the augmented reality Focals glasses, is no longer selling its current glasses and is instead focusing on a second-generation set that’ll be available next year.
The company wouldn’t provide details on the new glasses and instead would only say the device will be 40 percent lighter and sleeker. It’ll also incorporate a higher-resolution display. The team also released a teaser image of frames with a more mainstream look.
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North operates two showrooms for the Focals, and for now, the one in Brooklyn, New York, will be open only by request. The Canadian location will remain open during its existing hours.
Although North launched its Focals in January 2019, it hasn’t been the most...
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