Google may have abandoned its AR glasses project: According to a report from The Information, Google has canceled its Project Iris augmented reality glasses project. The project was reportedly in development for several years, but it was ultimately scrapped due to technical challenges and a lack of focus from Google's leadership. The project was first announced in 2019, and it was reportedly aimed at developing a pair of AR glasses that would be more consumer-friendly than Google Glass, which was released in 2013 but was met with mixed reviews.
Project Iris was reportedly designed to be a more lightweight and stylish pair of glasses that would be able to project AR content onto the user's field of view. The glasses were also said to be capable of translating languages in real time, providing navigation assistance, and controlling smart home devices.
However, the project reportedly faced a number of challenges, including technical difficulties and a lack of focus from Google's leadership. As a result, Google reportedly decided to cancel the project earlier this year.
The cancellation of Project Iris is a setback for Google's efforts to enter the AR market. However, Google is still working on AR technology, and the company has said that it plans to continue developing AR software and services.

Here are some of the reasons why Google may have canceled Project Iris:Technical challenges. Developing AR glasses that are both lightweight and powerful is a challenging task. Google may have encountered difficulties in developing the hardware and software for Project Iris.
Lack of focus from Google's leadership. Project Iris was reportedly not a top priority for Google's leadership. This may have led to a lack of resources and attention being devoted to the project.
Competition from other companies. Other companies, such as Apple and Meta, are also developing AR glasses. Google may have decided that it was not worth the investment to compete in this market.