Google co-founder Sergey Brin wearing a Google Glass augmented reality device
Google cofounder Sergey Brin displaying the original Google Glass in 2012.
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  • Google's augmented reality plans have endured numerous pivots and tweaks.
  • But the tech giant's struggles in AR highlight a bigger weakness at the company: hardware. 

"No more half measures."