The wearable technology company Even Realities has taken the wraps off its latest pair of “human-centric” smart glasses, which it claims are designed not to interfere with your everyday life. The G2 Display Smart Glasses come without outward-facing cameras and external speakers, a move Even Realities says “removes the anxiety of being recorded, overheard or distracted by unwanted sounds.”
Shipping smart glasses with just a microphone might seem like a bold move in an era where it seems like every piece of tech comes with AI attached, but at least you’ll have to worry a little less about the ethical concerns posed by the camera-equipped glasses from Meta.
Even Realities’ new Smart Glasses still feature four microphones along with a display that combines micro-LED projectors, gradient waveguides, and digitally surfaced lenses. According to Even Realities, this creates a 3D “floating spatial display” with multiple layers designed to mimic how the human eye processes information. Quick prompts or AI insights will appear on the front layer, while things like navigation or notes will surface in the back. “The result is an experience that feels less like looking at a screen and more like seeing naturally enhanced reality,” Even Realities claims.
You can navigate and scroll through content using the new R1 smart ring, which also offers some health-tracking features. The G2 Display Smart Glasses have an AI-powered “Conversate” tool that offers prompts, explanations, and follow-up questions during your conversations, as well as AI-generated summaries that appear after. The company has also added improvements to the translation, navigation, and teleprompter features available within the previous-gen G1 smart glasses that stood out to my colleague Victoria Song at CES.
Even Realities says its new smart glasses come with an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, as well as more than two days of battery life on a single charge. The G2 Display Smart Glasses start at $599 and come in two styles in addition to a range of prescription lens options. The R1 Smart Ring is available separately for $249.
