Like the wearable voice-activated assistants last year (Rabbit R1 and Humane AI), smart glasses have become quite trendy and will likely be the most popular AI-enabled form factor this year. The Halliday smart glasses are a pair of AI-enabled smart glasses with an invisible display and a proactive assistant that “helps before you ask”.
The Halliday smart glasses integrate a small display module into the frame, unlike the Loomos and Looktech smart glasses launched earlier this year through crowdfunding campaigns. The display module, DigiWindow, is described as “the world’s smallest display module at 3.5mm” and invisible to onlookers. It uses a monochrome green MicroLED with projection optics to allow users to access information without obstructing their field of view.
The Halliday proactive AI smart glasses come in a lightweight frame, weighing only 35 grams. They can be controlled by voice, the included controller ring, a rapid button for shortcuts, or via a touch-sensitive panel on the glasses. There is no camera included, though. The CEO, Ran Ci, says this decision was made for privacy and battery life reasons. The battery is reported to last for more than 12 hours of normal use and 8 hours of continuous use with a 45 to 60-minute charge at the end of the day.
The “proactive” AI assistant, as the name implies, works behind the scenes and can “chime in your conversation and offer assistance based on the context.” Halliday also offers a cheat sheet feature (which could come in handy for live presentation notes), real-time language translation, and audio memo summaries. It can also play music, display notifications, and provide directions.
Unfortunately, there is very little information about the hardware in the glasses. The DigiWindow display module is sourced from AI-enabled wearable tech company, Gyges Labs and it can be adjusted for optimal viewing. It reportedly accommodates prescription adjustments from -8.0 to +2.0. The glasses require pairing with a smartphone to function and the companion app is available on iOS and Android devices.
The Halliday proactive AI smart glasses are available for pre-order through the Kickstarter campaign. They are priced at $399 for early backers with a standard retail price of $489. The bundle includes free prescription lenses, a companion control ring and charging adapter, a glasses case, a manual, a cleaning cloth, and a USB-C charging cable. The glasses are compatible with standard prescription lenses. Shipping is slated to commence by April 2025.
The Halliday FAQ document may more information about the product and the company’s policies.
Tomisin is a writer specializing in hardware product reviews, comparisons, and explainers. He is very passionate about small form factor and single-board computers.
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$39.99 and I’m in for the short term gimmickry.
Helping before I ask would become infuriating.
I think I’ll wait for reviews before ordering…