Halliday Glasses has jumped aboard the smart glasses hype train, with “proactive” AI support and a near-eye display that shows information directly in the user’s field of view. Wearable technology startup Holiday says its flagship eyewear will be available sometime after CES. Shipping is expected to begin “by the end of Q1 2025,” and pricing will be set somewhere between $399 and $499 — pricier than display-free competitors. $299 Meta Ray-Bance And Solos Airgo Vision.
Halliday says “DigiWindow“Located on the upper right side of the frame is the world’s smallest and lightest near-eye display module and can display information to the wearer “whether they have perfect vision or need vision correction,” according to Halliday. , the display appears as a 3.5-inch screen in the upper-right corner of the user’s view, which is visible with less obstruction, and is visible in bright sunlight.
The glasses’ built-in display works with an AI assistant that can anticipate users by analyzing conversations, answering questions, and providing additional insights without prompting. “For example, during a meeting, it can proactively answer complex questions, summarize key discussion points, and generate concise meeting notes for later,” Halliday said in his announcement. said in his announcement.
According to Halliday, the AI features require the glasses to be connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth, but the company hasn’t said which AI model it uses or if there are additional costs involved. Features include real-time AI translation in up to 40 languages, live navigation for directions, voice-to-text notes transcription, and simultaneous lyrics display while listening to music. Users can view and reply to messages intuitively, create audio memos, and display notes like a teleprompter.
Near-eye display is supported on both prescription lenses and if no lenses are used. The displayed information is not visible to other people and can be controlled using voice commands, frame interface controls, or a ring that has a built-in trackpad.
Halliday says the glasses weigh 35 grams (about 1.2 ounces), offer up to eight hours of battery life, and come in two color options: matte black or tortoise shell. We asked Halliday for more information on the Trackpad Ring, such as how/if it charges and any possible options for color and size.
