Will auto insurance rates rise because of Google Glass?

Google Glass auto insurance

The popularity of wearable technology and augmented reality glasses could soon have an impact on premiums. In a move that could one day – in the not too distant future – impact the auto insurance premiums that motorists are facing every year, Google is currently lobbying officials in three or more American states to try to put a halt to the proposed limitations for driving while wearing augmented reality glasses and headsets, such as Google Glass. This represents one of the first major legal battles over the AR based wearable…

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Insurance companies could be the driver Google Glass needs

Google Titanium augmented reality insurance company partnership

As the Titanium Collection is released, it looks like insurers may be the shot augmented reality glasses need. So far, Google Glass has maintained a tiny appeal that is miles away from the mainstream, but recent trends have been indicating that insurance companies could actually be the driving force that these augmented reality glasses have required to make their way to the top of the popular wearables list. Considering the current main demographic, it makes sense that Google Glass isn’t the norm just yet. At the moment, the primary demographic…

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