Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Two Reasons It Cannot Pull Off a Wearable Computer

A better bet for investors may not even be a typical technology company. Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) is the company behind Gorilla Glass, used by over 30 brands for smartphones, tablets, notebooks, TV and other devices. The company just came out with a new product called Willow Glass recently, which Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) says “has the potential to enable displays to be “wrapped” around a device or structure.” That sounds like technology with smartwatch potential, but products with the new glass won’t be available until at least 2016.

With Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) being a current display provider for a large number of tablets and smartphones, it wouldn’t be a stretch to see the new Willow Glass become a player in wearable technology like smartwatches. Investors should keep an eye on Corning and its relationships to see if new products are developing using their new line of glass. But Corning first needs to get its core businesses in gear if investors want to see great returns. Current investors in the company haven’t seen the results from the smartphone boom that they expected.

The article 2 Reasons This Company Can’t Pull Off a Wearable Computer originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Chris Neiger.

Fool contributor Chris Neiger has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Apple, Corning, and Google. The Motley Fool owns shares of Apple, Corning, Google, and Microsoft.

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