Smart glasses are better than ever — but still lack a reason to exist
By
Victoria Song
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
A tech journalist reflects on being overwhelmed by the sheer volume of smart glasses flooding the market — from Even Realities G2 and Rokid to Meta Ray-Ban Display and various budget options. Despite the technology being more capable, stylish, and affordable than ever, the author argues there's still no compelling, must-have reason for consumers to adopt smart eyewear. The article explores the paradox of a product category that has improved dramatically yet remains stuck without a killer use case.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI'm drowning in smart eyewear — and even more is on the way.
It's clear that while this is the most capable, stylish, and affordable that the tech has ever been, there still isn't a compelling reason for the gadget.
I'm currently wearing a pair of smart glasses called the Even Realities G2. Another two pairs, from Rokid, sit on my desk.
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