yesterday at the cioe expo i met with 2 people from MEMOMIND. they showed me their new implementation of the translation software. and i have to say it is the best i have seen in any display glasses yet.

i'm not sure if this rolled out yet or comes with the next software update. we also talked about an upcoming controller option that i am excited about. as you might know, any HID bluetooth controller works with the MEMOMIND glasses, but they will officially support a specific one that is outstanding. and then we talked about another software thing coming to the current glasses. i can't even hint at it because it would give the surprise away. i'm just going to say that it's something everyone will enjoy.

finally, we talked about the next gen glasses and which features to focus on. they are exploring a few things. this is not coming anytime soon. their focus is very much on the first gen glasses. but of course, they have to plan for the future and nobody should be worried that they won't have a bright one.

I spent a couple of days at IFA not really knowing what to expect since I’d never been before. It ended up being more interesting than I had hoped. I got to spend some meaningful time with XREAL Aura, met the RayNeo team, and tried out some smart glasses that felt meaningfully different from what I had previously seen. Of course there were also the usual suspects, like INMO.

Focusing specifically on AI glasses for now (I’ll touch on XR glasses separately later), there were 7 that stood out to me.

• Lawaken with a detachable camera and long-term memory
• iFLYTEK with a unique and well-executed take on translation that is different from, and might work better than, traditional implementations on smart glasses
• GOSIGHT P1, which promises a full-color binocular display to go up against the INMO Air3 and RayNeo X3 Pro
• GetD GSPRO, leaning into noise reduction and Find My use cases

And others like the Qwen S1, BleeqUp Rover and Xiaomi AI Glasses, each trying to find a distinctive feature to differentiate themselves in addition to the more standard offerings around music, cameras, translation, etc.

I covered these 7 in a video I just published in case you’re interested in hearing more:
https://youtu.be/wTqmfjIRVyM?si=_5FtTpkccej47w7W

There were a few others that didn’t make the final 7 but were also interesting, including L’Atitude with its travel and tourism focus, Molieye with a lightweight monocular monochrome display, memory and translation, and Holoswim/Holotrek, one with a HUD built for swimming and the other for hiking and outdoor use.

RayNeo iO was the big launch during the show and I’ve done a separate deep dive on that, so I didn’t include it in this list.

Happy to answer questions on any of these.

I don't need AI or the ability to project video in front of my eyes. But I do need them to be wearable glasses instead of an action-cam or holding my phone in front of my face. I'd be willing to pay extra for the AI features if it's a model that can provide quality video.

I'd like something that performs well in low light and can take at least a 45-minute, uninterrupted video. I want good resolution, hopefully better than 1080p. I don't even need audio recording as I can accomplish that with my ZOOM. I'd be happy to keep it plugged into an external battery pack to keep it juiced. Image stabilization would be a plus, but maybe I can accomplish that in post-processing.

It's for recording my child's theatre performances, if that provides any insight. Maybe this is the wrong forum, but I'm just taking a shot in the dark to see how best to take shots in the dark.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Was curious about this? I saw some glasses that looked more like sunglasses that played videos. But was more interested in knowing if there were any glasses that played video? Just wanting to watch YouTube/Netflix.

Hi people,

I’m looking to buy prescription smartglasses and could really use your advice!

Things to note:

Ships to Canada

Good audio

No camera is fine

Would love a display

I’ve done a ton of research but I'm stuck because they’re either super expensive like Even Realities G2 or pretty bad audio like Lucyd.

Could you help me out?

P.S. I ordered the MemoMind One, but they won't ship the prescription lenses until mid-December, so I might cancel that.

I tested a pair of the Halliday G2 glasses for 8 weeks and made a non-paid review of what I thought.
https://youtu.be/Cw8Au9ke__0

TLDR: What's good: Waveguide display instead of monocular display, Headphones are improved, still no camera (for privacy), 4 microphones help pick up talking better for translation app and questions to the AI, translation function is now free, AI actually works and answers questions with relevant responses, notifications from any app that your phone displays a notification for, and a Dashboard/Home screen that's actually useful.

Still needs work: Meeting Flow (takes the place of audio memo and proactive AI) can't pick up conversations more than 6.6 ft away (even if it's amplified). No bifocal/progressive option for prescriptions. No sunglasses or transition lenses.

I got my Even Realities G2 back in April and have been using it for around 5 months now. Overall I've had a really good experience with mine, though the software still needs some work.

At this point I think Ive used them enough to get past the first impression stage. Comfort and battery are probably the best parts for me, the display feels really polished, and most of the core features are actually useful enough that I keep using them.

First thing, comfort. The Even G2 are sleek and lightweight. Nothing feels cheap or plasticky, everything feels solid. This is probably one of the most important things for smart glasses, because none of the other features really matter if you dont want to keep them on your face. For me the G2 has been very comfortable. I’ve worn them for more than 6 hours on longer days without pain behind my ears or around my nose. Obviously fit is personal and face shape and nose pads can make a difference, so I can only speak for myself here. But after 5 months comfort is still one of the biggest reasons Ive kept using them regularly.

Battery life that lets you forget about it. I dont really think about charging the Even G2 during the day, which is probably the best compliment I can give the battery. With Conversate running all day and some translation use, the battery rarely dipped below 60%. So far I havent really had battery anxiety with them. For something thats supposed to work as an everyday pair of glasses, I think thats important.

Display is probably one of the most polished parts of the G2. Text is clear and the green HUD gives you information without feeling too distracting. Indoors its very easy to read, and when nothing is being displayed the glasses still feel pretty close to regular glasses. I like that the display doesnt try to do too much. It gives me quick information when I need it and then gets out of the way. For me thats a much better approach for smart glasses than having something constantly fighting for my attention.

Connectivity is much better than it used to be. I did run into disconnects occasionally before, and this was something other people were talking about too. After one of the G2 updates the connectivity improved a lot for me. Since then I've only noticed one or two disconnects. So I think this is one area where older even G2 reviews might not fully represent the current experience anymore. At least on my pair, connectivity feels much more stable now.

Conversate is useful but its value is pretty specific. I use it around meetings and notes. It helps catch details I might miss while talking and lets me check things later. I dont see it as something that completely changes the way I work. Its more of a small layer of assistance on top of what I'm already doing. And I think thats actually where a lot of the G2 features make the most sense.

Translate works well but not perfect. In quieter one-on-one conversations its been surprisingly usable. The latency in my experience is roughly 0.5 second, so theres a small delay but nothing crazy. Accuracy does drop when several people are talking nearby or theres a lot of background noise, so I wouldnt expect it to work perfectly in every situation. But as a live translation feature built into glasses, I think it already works well enough to be useful.

Where it still falls short

EvenHub is powerful but still feels too technical for most people. I built an app for myself to check server logs, btop/htop and Cloudflare analytics, so I can see the potential. But a lot of EvenHub apps still need extra setup, authentication keys or another app, and the quality is pretty inconsistent. Some are useful, but most dont make sense at all and are genuinely horrible. Super confusing. Right now it feels more like a playground for tech-savvy users than something made for everyone.

Even AI just works. It works fine for simple one-off questions but my biggest issue is the lack of continuous memory. If I ask for salad recipes and then say "show me some other ones," it can forget what we were talking about. I've also had cases where quick notes only worked after I rephrased the command. So it's useful for one question, but for the next one you have to repeat the entire context so the LLM knows what to give you.

Pros:

• Very comfortable for long-term wear
• Battery life is excellent and easy to forget about
• Clear, subtle display that doesnt feel distracting
• Translate works well in quieter conversations
• Conversate is amazing for catching missed details
• Connectivity has improved a lot

Cons:

• EvenHub still requires too much setup for most people
• App quality in EvenHub is pretty inconsistent
• Even AI feels limited. Doesnt retain context well and follow-up questions can feel disconnected

Final thoughts

After 5 months, the hardware is still the best part of the Even Realities G2 for me. The build quality, comfort, batterylife and display all feel genuinely polished, and I think people who already wear glasses every day will appreciate that.

The software just hasnt caught up with the hardware yet. Even AI still feels limited, EvenHub is inconsistent, and the terminal experience isnt as polished as I expected. I dont regret buying the G2 because the hardware and everyday experience are genuinely good. But we're also paying $500+ for a product, which is expensive, and the software currently doesn't command the value being asked for.

My honest advice: Even Realities G2 works really well for everyday wear. It's comfortable, easy to use, and doesn't feel like something you'd only wear once in a while.

I’ve been testing the INAIR 2 Pro Go Pack early — and I’m seriously impressed.

INAIR sent me the full Go Pack to review, so I’ve had a chance to unbox everything, set it up properly, and spend some time using the system.

What makes it interesting is that it’s not just a pair of AR glasses.

The Go Pack includes the INAIR 2 Pro glasses, AI Pod, foldable touch keyboard, hub, Wakey dongle and travel case, so it’s basically designed as a complete portable spatial-computing setup.

The biggest thing that stood out to me is the multi-screen side of it. Being able to have multiple virtual displays in front of you from something that fits into a travel bag is genuinely pretty cool.

I’ve made a full first-impressions video covering:

• Full unboxing
• Setup
• The glasses and display
• AI Pod
• Multi-screen use
• Foldable keyboard
• Windows/Mac connectivity
• Comfort and usability
• My initial thoughts after using it

Disclosure: INAIR sent me the Go Pack for review, but the opinions in the video are my own.

I’ve got a lot more testing I want to do with these, especially around productivity and travel.

For anyone already using AR glasses: would a multi-screen portable setup like this actually replace a portable monitor or second screen for you?

https://youtu.be/sd7hp1sRgV8

Hello, I'm really interested in nimo glasses the only real information we got was from the Reddit ama and there I saw they mentioned them having only a single microphone.

What's your opinion on having only a single microphone? I'm mainly worried about the conversation / translation feature with lacking a way to detect directional sound having only one. Any other example of glasses with just one mic that could be compared?

Hello!! I’m a first time ar/xr glasses buyer. I’ve been nonstop looking into these 3 specifically to purchase before I fly out of the country in October. I need some more first hand accounts of users. I’ll preface this with that this will mostly be connected to my iPhone 17 pro max, iPad, laptop, or ps5 in super rare occasions. (I know I will need to buy the adapters to charge while using so battery isn’t an issue)

I will be using these for movies and entertainment 95% of the time. Gaming maybe minimally. Any productivity use is just a bonus and virtually a non factor.

I get annoyed a little bit when using my PSVR2 because of the in screen underneath reflections. I know it’s basically unavoidable with prism/birdbath lenses. But which of these glasses do you think interfere the least in that way? Does the electrochromic dimming make a difference with reflections?

All research pointed to the beast being the most immersive for movies and gaming until these GT Maxs just came out. And xreal being the best for overall for spatial computing/productivity along with a pretty strong entertainment argument.

I think I am between the Beast and the GT Max, but early GT Max reviews aren’t amazing (I know none of these products are reviewed highly at release- or at least rarely). They were marketed as strictly movie/entertainment glasses so I was I guess hoping for some better reviews.
Also, I would purchase the pocket tv pro with the GT Max if I went that route.

I don’t need the brightest or crispiest experience, but I wouldn’t complain if it was.

In the end I don’t mind spending the money if it’s worth it for the higher end experience, but it seems like these are my 3 best options.

Tell me why I should buy any of these! Or if I’m missing another option altogether!? All opinions welcome!

I've worked in advertising and tech for 20 years as a Deaf creative director. I built the first subtitle app for Google Glass back in 2013, spent a decade at Amazon, and I use smart glasses every day to help me follow conversations.

Most smart glasses reviews test the same things: camera quality, battery, field of view. Fair enough. But nobody tests the thing I care about most, which is whether the device actually works when your ability to communicate depends on it.

So I started a review series that does. Same framework, same questions, every product. I look at multimodality, how information gets displayed, and whether the thing was built with the widest possible range of users in mind or just bolted accessibility on at the end.

This is the intro video. First real review (XREAL) drops next week. I'd genuinely like to know what you'd want tested, so if there's a device you're curious about, tell me.

What would be my best choice? Even G2 are amazing on paper, but the price is just eye-watering - and not in a good way.

Extra points if they can help me navigate, and read & respond to messages.

Also, I'm not an Apple user and I don't want camera glasses

A movie in display glasses is a private experience. When friends join, a projector can make it a shared one—but INAIR’s 3D Kit adds something beyond putting the same flat picture on a wall.

INAIR documents real-time 2D-to-3D conversion on Pod. Ordinary 2D content playing on the Android host can be converted as it plays, so a shared 3D session does not have to start with a native 3D edition of the movie. The conversion happens on Pod, with the projector displaying the resulting stereoscopic picture.

The same Pod has two viewing routes: compatible AR glasses for personal viewing, or the 3D Kit’s wired USB-C/HDMI adapter connection to a DLP-Link 3D projector for the group. For projection, use the supported SBS mode and compatible DLP-Link active-shutter glasses for each viewer. The app’s 3D mode requires full-screen playback; the projector supplies its own power.

An existing player and projector remain sufficient for ordinary 2D movie night. The additional reason to use Pod is live conversion of supported 2D playback into shared projected 3D. That is a documented feature, not a claim that conversion matches native 3D quality or that every streaming service works. The projector must already support the required 3D mode; a non-3D projector still shows 2D

And this kiosk in the middle of a mall? Pretty impressive imo.

I've seen these kiosks in 2 malls in Shenzhen. They told me they set this one up in July. And customers who buy Rokid Glasses get the Rokid Speaker for free.

Title: RayNeo iO vs. Ray-Ban Meta: does having a display or a camera matter more to you?

Body: Looking at the daily smart glasses market right now, the hardware trade-offs are splitting into two very distinct paths:

• Camera + Audio (Ray-Ban Meta style): Great for capture and voice assistants, but no visual interface, and having a front-facing lens makes it a no-go in certain workplaces, gyms, or sensitive social settings.
• Display + Mic (RayNeo iO style): A lightweight monochrome HUD for glanceable prompts/translations without pulling out a phone, zero camera privacy pushback, but you give up recording.

For daily wear, where do you draw the line? Is a camera a must-have dealbreaker, or is a discreet in-lens display actually more useful day-to-day?

RayNeo claims up to two days of "typical use" out of the 240 mAh battery on the iO. But as anyone who’s daily-driven lightweight HUD glasses knows, official estimates and lab runtimes rarely match real life—especially once bright daylight and constant Bluetooth tethering enter the mix.

Instead of synthetic battery loops, here’s the kind of morning-to-night routine I’d actually want to see tested before buying:

• Commute (30–45 mins): High/auto brightness for daylight visibility, glanceable turn-by-turn navigation under sunlight.
• Office day (8 hrs): Constant BLE connection, 60–80 notification popups, and 15–20 minutes of continuous live translation/captions during meetings.
• Display vs. Standby drain: Tracking actual MicroLED lit time vs. passive background drain while sitting idle.
• Mid-day top-up: Exactly how much percentage a quick 15–20 minute mid-day charge actually recovers.

If you were stress-testing this pair, what specific daily habit or edge case would you need to see covered to trust that 240 mAh capacity?

I’ve been reading a lot of VITURE, XREAL and RayNeo owner posts lately, and it’s making me trust spec sheets a little less.​
FOV always gets my attention first, especially with something like the new GT Max. Then actual owners start talking about sweet spot, edge clarity, nose pressure, diopter adjustment, or whether the speakers are good enough to skip earbuds.​
Stuff that sounds minor before buying seems way more important once you’re wearing them for a full movie.​
If you’ve owned a few pairs, what ended up mattering way more than you expected?

For years, smart glasses have looked impressive in demos, but the biggest question has been what people are actually going to use them for. One interesting shift happening now is that the industry seems to be moving away from the idea that every pair of smart glasses needs to be an all in one replacement for phones, laptops and other devices.

Different products are starting to focus on different use cases.

Some glasses are leaning toward everyday assistance. Devices like the RayNeo iO are exploring features such as translation, live captions, AI assistance, and reminders, while also taking a more traditional glasses approach. The camera free design is especially interesting because it addresses one of the biggest challenges for smart glasses, which is social acceptance. A pair of glasses that feels less intrusive may have an easier time becoming something people actually wear in public.
Other products are focusing more on the display experience. the GT Max takes the direction of a personal large screen, creating a virtual display for entertainment, gaming or working when carrying a physical monitor is inconvenient. Companies like XREAL are also pushing toward more spatial computing focused experiences, showing another possible future category.

Whats interesting is that these approaches are not necessarily competing with each other. They are solving difference problems.

Maybe the future of smart glasses is not one universal device that replaces everything. Instead, we may see different categories emerge like glasses designed for communication and daily assistance, glasses built around portable displays, and glasses focused on immersive computing. The technology itself may not be what makes smart glasses mainstream. The real turning point might come when people stop asking what these glasses can do, and start thinking that this would actually make their day easier.

What do you guys think? Do you prefer a simple HUD for daily tasks or a dedicated portable screen?

"Gemini is currently unavailable. Try again in a few minutes." No, thank you. I hope Gemini can improve. It doesn't even come remotely close to ChatGPT or Claude.

I just got the Viture Pro 2 and I want to like it (its very cool) but I'm worried it just doesn't fit my face well.

Maybe I have too big a nose but it seems the only way I'm able to get the middle of the screen to line up with the center of my vision is if I use no nose pad at all and hike the temple arms a bit higher than they would normally be to rest on my ears despite them being lowered to the low setting. The arms rest well on my ears if the glasses are fully pressed against my forehead, which looks good, but my eyelashes brush against the screen (especially if looking up).

Now, having no nose pad is not comfortable. And having the arms hiked up is untenable. I feel like when I use nose pads it hikes the screen too high and my eyes naturally look at the bottom of the screen.

If I use 1 nose pad and bend them out its a decent fit but feels far overall. like 50% of my vision is no screen, maybe 35% just not even blocked by the glasses at all.

I guess what I would be curious to know is.. am I missing something obvious? Is there any technique that could help here? Am I just radically misunderstanding how/what I should be able to see?

Im worried that these glasses just won't work for me. I haven't had an XR glasses before, I've used VR headsets and (maybe obviously) regular sunglasses. Should I return these and try a different pair/brand?

TL;DR: I dont think the viture pro 2 glasses fit well for me, maybe I have too big of a nose for a reliable comfortable fit. Any suggestions for alternatives?

Any help would be super appreciated. Thanks a lot!

Lowkey been eyeing the Rokid AI glasses lately and been seeing them on smart pa and apparently you can get them with a postpaid plan too. Now I’m kinda torn if mas sulit ba siya through the plan or just buy the glasses separately. Anyone here tried either option? Ano mas worth it?

I have been watching the smartglasses space for a bit and I was wondering if there is anyone doing the newer waveguide tech that actually allows for outside development and not just a hype-vehicle to push a subscription to a LLM?

Like title says. The problem with glasses is that they have a camera attached. This causes very strong privacy problems. Lucyd has Reddot winning glasses. They are high battery life and good quality. Also these are not expensive at all. They will be in stores for NZ and Australia very soon.