Intel Ditches ‘Recon’ Smart Glasses Brand

Intel has shut down its division of augmented reality glasses/goggles, 'Recon', used within sporting and industrial contexts. Recon was acquired by Intel in 2015 for an undisclosed amount. Reports state the division comprised around 100 employees and already experienced cuts to one-third of the unit's workforce prior to the eventual close. Sources state Intel intends to fulfil existing contracts for the goggles/glasses. A spokesperson for Intel…