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HTC's Vive Eagle smart glasses fix Meta's biggest flaw, but it comes at a price
HTC says the glasses add OpenAI or Gemini support, with privacy safeguards including a bystander recording cutoff and a nonrecording mode when not worn.
- HTC launched its Vive Eagle smart glasses in the US, Europe, and Australia on Thursday, with base models priced at $499 in North America. Following an initial Taiwan release last year, the camera-equipped eyewear is now available globally.
- The Vive Eagle competes with Meta's lineup by offering AI integration powered by Google Gemini or OpenAI models. Users can access live translation in 90 languages, though the glasses require a nearby, active phone app to function.
- Inside the frame sits a Snapdragon AR Gen 1 processor, 4GB RAM, and 32GB storage with a 36-hour standby battery. HTC includes two years of the $3 monthly subscription service with purchase.
- Privacy features include a recording LED and local storage, while bystanders can stop recording by saying "stop filming." A magnetic $49 Power Boost battery pack extends power beyond the standard four-hour limit.
- Shipments in Europe begin September 21st with base models priced at £469 or £429. Available in square or panto shapes and colors including Black, Coffee, and Berry, the glasses target existing market alternatives.
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HTC Brings Its Smart Glasses to the US as Privacy Backlash Grows
HTC Corp. is rolling out its Vive Eagle smart glasses in the US, entering a market where category leader Meta Platforms Inc. is already facing mounting concerns from consumers over clandestine camera recording.
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HTC VIVE launches in France VIVE Eagle, glasses connected to 469 euros with camera, IA and live translation. The bet is simple: put HTC back on the user's face, with privacy as the central argument.
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