Key Takeaways
1. HTC Vive Eagle is a new competitor to Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, featuring a semi-transparent frame in four colors.
2. The smart glasses have built-in speakers, four microphones, and a 12-MP ultra-wide-angle camera for communication, music, and photo/video capture.
3. The device runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1, with 4 GB RAM, 32 GB storage, and supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
4. Battery life is approximately three hours for calls, 4.5 hours for video, and up to 36 hours on standby, with an IP54 rating for water resistance.
5. Priced at 15,600 TWD (about $520) in Taiwan, availability details for international markets are still pending.
The HTC Vive Eagle: A New Player in Smart Glasses
HTC has recently introduced the Vive Eagle, challenging the popular Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses. This new pair of smart glasses features a semi-transparent plastic frame that comes in four colors: red, brown, gray, and black. The lenses are made by Zeiss, but at first, the Vive Eagle will only be offered as sunglasses with UV protection. Other models with optical lenses are expected to arrive in the future.
Communication and Features
Equipped with four microphones and built-in speakers, these glasses allow users to communicate seamlessly. They can connect to Google Gemini or ChatGPT as an option. Users can listen to music and capture photos and videos with the 12-MP ultra-wide-angle camera. Notably, the camera is designed to help the AI chatbot engage with the real world, enabling text translations and providing information about visible objects. Besides using voice commands, there’s also a physical shutter button to take photos.
Specifications and Battery Life
The Vive Eagle runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 processor, with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of flash storage. It supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. Thanks to its energy-efficient AR chip and a 235 mAh battery, it boasts a battery life of three hours for calls, 4.5 hours for video viewing, and up to 36 hours while in standby. With an IP54 rating, the glasses are safeguarded against light rain. Weighing only 48.8 grams, they are designed for comfort during use.
The HTC Vive Eagle AR headset will be priced at 15,600 TWD (about $520) in Taiwan. Information on when it will be available internationally is still awaited. More details can be found on the official product website.
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