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HTC expands Vive Eagle smart glasses to Western markets and Australia
A year after launching in Taiwan, the camera-equipped frames with integrated AI assistants are rolling out internationally starting at $499.
The short version
- HTC is launching its Vive Eagle smart glasses in North America, Europe, the UK, and Australia following their initial release in Taiwan.
- The frames feature a 12-megapixel camera, open-ear audio, and access to either OpenAI or Gemini models.
- The base model begins shipping immediately in the US at $499, with European and UK deliveries set for September 21.
Key facts
- HTC is expanding the availability of its Vive Eagle smart glasses to North America, Europe, the UK, and Australia one year after their Taiwan launch.[Engadget]
- The glasses are equipped with a Snapdragon AR Gen 1 processor, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a 235mAh battery, and a 12-megapixel camera.[Engadget]
- Users can connect the glasses to either OpenAI or Gemini, which interact through embedded open-ear stereo speakers.[Engadget]
- HTC stated that the device includes privacy protections such as a non-disableable recording LED, a sensor preventing recording when not worn, and an automatic shutoff triggered if a bystander says "stop filming."[Engadget]
- The base model starts at $499 in the United States, with shipments in Europe and the UK beginning September 21 priced at €469 and £429, respectively.[Engadget]
What remains uncertain
- The real-world effectiveness of privacy protections, including voice-triggered recording deactivation by bystanders, remains unverified by independent testing.[Engadget]