San Francisco (CNN Business) Google Glass didn't resonate with the general public, but it may have found a foothold in the workplace.

Google GOOG Google announced on Monday a new version of its augmented reality smart glasses, calledGlass Enterprise Edition 2, designed specifically for businesses.

Microsoft MSFT The specs, which will cost $999, look like a traditional pair of glasses with a camera and magnifying glass attached to one side. They're much smaller than other augmented reality headsets offered by competitors like. Businesses can start placing orders on Monday.

Product photography of the Google Glass wearable.

The latest version features a mini projector that projects images in front of a wearer's eye, creating a visual that appears to float in front of whatever the glasses are pointed at in the real world. It comes with an improved camera, a USB-C port for faster charging and increased battery life compared to the previous Enterprise model.

It was targeted toward a general public audience, but was discontinued in 2015 after beta versions failed to gain traction due to its , clunky design and Google Glass was unveiled in 2013.It was targeted toward a general public audience, but was discontinued in 2015 after beta versions failed to gain traction due to its high price tag of $1,500clunky design and concerns about privacy

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