Intel will supply a chip for a new version of Google Glass that will be available next year, according to a news report.

The chip will replace one made by Texas Instruments and Intel will promote the new Glass device to workplace users such as hospital and factory staff, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

The report did not provide any details about the chip. Google did not immediately respond to a request for information. Intel Japan said it had no comment.

Earlier this year, Google said it was pushing the Internet-enabled head-mounted display for business uses with a program called Glass at Work, and said employees of oilfield services company Schlumberger are using Glass to improve safety and efficiency.

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