Google hasn't (and won't) divulge the exact results from their one-day (actually it was less than a day) sale of Glass, the only eye-glass computer on the market. They did, however, announce that the product sold-out during the April 15 event, Tom's Hardware reported. Without enough supply (or so they say), Google will temporarily discontinue the Explorer program, in which consumers must apply (by answering a question and/or receiving a referral) to purchase the $1,500 glasses. The full post:

"That's all, folks. We're out of spots in the Explorer Program for now, but may have more to share soon. Sign up below to stay updated.

"To discover new places, sometimes we need to leave the map behind. And that's what Glass Explorers do. They are the first to make, to tinker, to create, to shape, and o share through Glass. We're expanding little by little, and experimenting with different ways of bringing new Explorers into the program."

Something about the colloquial nature of tech blog posts bothers me -- even if the style choice is probably a smart move. It's almost as if such blogs are trying to match their writing style to the simplistic, user-friendly interfaces now favored by most companies (see the cartoonish layout of bitcoin's site for a good example).

Minor pet peeve aside, it'll be interesting to see Google's next move --- whether they have one planned or not. Ever since Glass debuted a little over a year ago, the company has carefully and not so carefully marketed the technology. Both strategies have appeared to pay off. Even when Glass generates negative publicity -- such as when they're the subject of a bar fight or a theft-by-taser -- the cumulative effect is positive. Any technology that some consumer groups want banned is going to be a coveted item, even if it costs $1,500. Tuesday's clean-out sale evidenced that point.