- The Explorer Edition of Google Glass (GOOG, GOOGL) is now available in the Devices section of Google's U.S. Play store. Before, they were only available through a dedicated Glass store.
- The display glasses still cost $1,500; Google has begun throwing in a free pair of frames or sunglasses that make users slightly less conspicuous. There's still no word on when Glass will see a full commercial launch, which almost certainly will involve a lower price.
- Himax (HIMX +3.8%) is trading higher. Shares sold off this spring on reports Google is thinking of using an OLED microdisplay instead of a Himax LCoS microdisplay in its next-gen Glass model.