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smart-glasses
Technology Halliday's G2 Smart Glasses Skip Camera, Target Professional Meeting Use
Halliday has announced the G2 smart glasses, designed without a camera to address privacy concerns in workplace and professional settings. The glasses feature AI-powered voice recording, transcription, and translation for meetings, with a display for subtitles and notifications. Priced at $599 with subscription tiers, they aim to compete with other camera-less wearables like Even Realities' G2.
Technology Solos Adds Privacy Shield to Camera-Enabled Smart Glasses
Smart glasses company Solos announced the audio-only AirGo A6 and camera-enabled AirGo V2. The AirGo V2 includes an optional Privacy Kit with a clip-on shield to block the cameras, addressing privacy concerns in a market dominated by Meta.
Technology Meta Charges Subscription for Smart Glasses Features, Signaling Hardware Monetization Shift
Meta has begun charging a monthly subscription for advanced features on its Ray-Ban, Oakley, and branded smart glasses. Users get three free hours of Conversation Focus per month, then must subscribe to the Meta One Premium Plan for up to 15 hours. An expert says this move is about extracting value from the user base rather than recovering AI costs, and it sets a precedent for hardware monetization that enterprise buyers should watch.
Meta Launches $299 Smart Glasses With Own Branding, Drop Ray-Ban Name
Meta announced three new smart glasses models—Adventurer, Fury, and Starfire—priced at $299, dropping Ray-Ban branding in favor of Meta's own name. The glasses offer adjustable comfort, customizable frames, and 8-hour battery life. A Kylie Jenner collaboration brings custom AI voice and design. Meta competes with Snap's recently launched AR Specs.
Technology Clip-On Cases for Smart Glasses Emerge as Fashion and Protection Accessories
Italian startup Lorika has released Ontop, a line of brightly colored clip-on frame covers for Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses. Priced $35–$40, the one-millimeter-thick polycarbonate covers add a chunky aesthetic while protecting the hinges and lenses. CEO Giorgio Di Cesare says the goal is to improve both fashion and durability, with plans to expand to other Meta styles and eventually other brands.
Meta Enlists Pentagon Supplier Rank One Computing to Prototype Face Recognition for Smart Glasses
Meta licensed face-recognition software from Rank One Computing, a company that sells surveillance tools to police and military, for its smart glasses. The arrangement reveals the blurring line between military surveillance tech and consumer devices, as dormant code was found in the Meta AI app.
Technology Meta Faces Scrutiny Over Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Misuse
Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses face legal scrutiny in Pennsylvania due to misuse concerns. Lawmakers propose new safety laws requiring visible recording indicators. Meta emphasizes responsible use and targets modification services.
Technology AI in Supply Chain: Transforming Global Trade Efficiency
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping global supply chains by enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Key players like Agrizy are leveraging AI to streamline product development, while Hinge uses AI to improve user engagement. This article explores these innovations and their impact on international trade.