Alex Appolonia: These glasses will cost you $600. They're actually smart glasses called Foc als made by the Canadian startup North. Focals are meant for everyday use, and their main purpose ...

The second generation of North's Focals were due to ship soon but are now on hold Google has bought a company that makes smart glasses, following the failure of its own, Glass, to go mass market.

After teasing the smart glasses with Gemini AI at the core, Google offered a select few a hands-on experience with the wearable.

Smart glasses company North has told customers that their $600 (£460) purchases will stop working in a few days' time. The Canadian company, recently purchased by Google, says its Focals glasses ...