HTC Also Enters Connected Glasses Market with AI Vive Eagle: Functions, Price, and Launch Details

HTC Unveils Practical AI-Powered Smart Sunglasses: Vive Eagle Features & Benefits

HTC is re-entering the consumer hardware market with the Vive Eagle, a pair of smart glasses designed to integrate artificial intelligence into daily life. Unlike futuristic augmented reality devices, the Vive Eagle offers a practical approach, styled as sleek sunglasses. These glasses feature music playback, a voice assistant, a camera, video recording, and real-time translation. HTC emphasizes seamless integration of these functions: users can activate the 12MP wide-angle camera with a “Hey Vive” command, and translation is delivered directly to the ear without requiring a phone. The AI assistant, powered by GPT and Google Gemini, provides reminders, directions, and local suggestions. Additionally, open-conduction audio technology promises rich sound without requiring earbuds or isolating the user. Learning from past experiences with devices like Google Glass, HTC has positioned the Vive Eagle glasses as practical rather than futuristic prototypes. Weighing less than 49 grams and featuring sleek lines, they are designed to be lightweight and unobtrusive. Equipped with Zeiss lenses, these smart glasses aim to blend seamlessly into daily life, avoiding the flashy appearance of earlier gadgets.

AI-Powered Vive Eagle Smart Sunglasses: Battery Life, Privacy Assurance, & Pricing Details

Questions remain regarding their performance during extended use, particularly concerning battery life. HTC states the Vive Eagle offers 4.5 hours of continuous music playback and can achieve a 50% charge in just ten minutes. While this may suffice for a day with occasional AI functions, it may not be ideal for heavy use. Another significant concern is user trust, as smart glasses often carry a reputation for privacy invasion. HTC addresses this by assuring users that all data is stored locally and encrypted with AES256. Furthermore, a visible indicator light illuminates when a photo or video is being recorded, enhancing transparency. The Vive Eagle is priced at approximately 15,600 NT, which converts to about 450 EUR. This price point may appear high given the glasses’ unproven necessity, but HTC positions them as a premium product. HTC plans to initially test the local market before expanding globally. Pre-orders are available through 2020eyehaus, an optical retailer, and Taiwan Mobile, a telecom provider.

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