HTC Jumps into AI Smart Glasses Game with Vive Eagle
The race for AI-driven smart glasses is on, and HTC is joining in. They've revealed the HTC Vive Eagle, smart glasses meant to go head-to-head with items like the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses. They're mixing top-grade Zeiss optics with generative AI power, like ChatGPT.
HTC Vive Eagle AI smart glasses come in many colors
Seeing AI Through Top-End Glass
The big idea of the Vive Eagle is to blend what you see with AI smarts. This is done by using strong tech gear and programs:
- Top-Class Glass: The glasses sport Zeiss lenses, known for top-notch clarity. First out as sunglasses, ones with prescription lenses are coming soon.
- Built-In Camera: A 12-MP wide-angle camera lets the AI see the world. It's not just for snaps; its main job is to give visual data to the chatbot.
- Choose Your AI: Users can hook up to Google Gemini or ChatGPT. This choice lets users pick their favorite AI system.
- Practical AI Uses: You can look at a menu in another language and get a translation, or point the camera at a landmark for historical facts. This turns the glasses into a smart helper aware of your surroundings.
Made for All-Day Use and Handy
HTC has worked on making the Vive Eagle light yet strong. The inside tech strikes a balance between might and lasting power.
- Mighty Tech: The glasses run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1, a chip made for augmented reality tech. It comes with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of space.
- Staying Connected: They stay linked up with the latest Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
- Light Build: Weighing just 48.8 grams, the Vive Eagle is built for comfy wear, vital for all-day use.
- Battery holds: The 235 mAh battery targets efficiency, with about 3 hours of talks, 4.5 hours of videos, or 36 hours in standby. This points to use for specific, not non-stop, tasks through the day.
- Tough Enough: An IP54 rating keeps it safe from some rain and dust.
Market Spot and When You Can Get It
With Zeiss and a choice of AI, HTC positions the Vive Eagle as a high-quality, versatile choice in the expanding market of smart glasses. It takes on the more social-focused Ray-Ban Meta glasses with its emphasis on useful features and high-quality vision.
The HTC Vive Eagle first hits markets in Taiwan, priced at 15,600 TWD (about $500 USD). Plans for its global release are still under wraps.
