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		timdorr on July 1, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Show HN: Google Glass + Tesla Model S = GlassTesla Because that auto technology is not meant for users. It's meant for them to get a more accurate and up-to-date street view for Maps. Android is an extremely user-facing technology, and furthers their efforts to control as much of the mobile ecosystem as possible. Buying Motorola to support their growth in mobile makes sense. Buying a car company to support a side project doesn't make any sense.

nedwin on July 2, 2013 [–]

I would suggest that their self driving car technology is not purely intended for Maps, their goal is for it to be used for industry and by consumers.

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