Google is poised to acquire eye-tracking startup for future glasses


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  • Wednesday, 12 Mar 2025

The agreement is on track to be completed this week, but it’s still possible that the talks could fall apart at this late stage because the deal hasn’t been signed. — Photo by Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash

Alphabet Inc.’s Google is in final talks to acquire AdHawk Microsystems Inc., a maker of eye-tracking technology, part of a renewed push into headsets and smart glasses.

The technology giant intends to buy the Canadian startup for US$115mil (RM509mil), according to people with knowledge of the matter. That includes US$15mil (RM66mil) in future payments that will hinge on AdHawk reaching performance targets, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the deal hasn’t been announced.

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