Halliday’s Smart Glasses: A Glimpse into the Future of Wearable Tech
Imagine strolling down the street, seemingly lost in your thoughts, while actually receiving smartphone notifications, live language translations, or insights from an AI assistant—all thanks to Halliday’s innovative smart glasses. The only hint of this high-tech wizardry is a tiny green speck of light reflecting in your eye.
Wearables startup Halliday made waves at CES 2025 with their launch of smart glasses featuring a 3.5-inch round display right in your line of sight. The magic happens through the DigiWindow, a minuscule module—no larger than your pinky nail—nestled inside the frames above your right eye.
- Direct display into the eye avoids expensive AR lenses
- Compatible with prescription lenses
- Projecting text and images with precision
“We wanted to make augmented reality accessible and stylish without breaking the bank,” shared Carter Hou, Halliday’s founder, during our conversation at Caesar’s Palace Casino.
{Carter Hou}
The glasses are set to ship in March 2025 at $489. However, early birds can snag a pair for $369 by pledging $9.90 on their Kickstarter this Wednesday. At this price, they’re only slightly more than Ray Ban Metas.
During my trial of Halliday’s smart glasses, I engaged in a seamless bilingual chat with Carter Hou, who spoke Chinese while English subtitles appeared effortlessly over his shoulder. These glasses support real-time translation for 40 languages, making them an ideal tool for global communication.
- Displays phone notifications and navigation directions
- Features speakers for music and message playback
- Proactive AI assistant (currently in development)
Smart glasses are becoming the hot new stage for AI innovation. The DigiWindow could easily serve as a handy display for accessing text-based AI like ChatGPT or Gemini throughout your day.
Positioning the DigiWindow correctly is crucial—it needs to sit precisely above your eye for optimal display. While I struggled slightly due to my high nose bridge, adjusting them halfway down my nose seemed to do the trick.
“Safety is our top priority,” assured Hou when queried about the green lights directed at users’ eyes. My brief experience left me feeling comfortable, though some might still feel cautious about having lights so close to their eyes.
{Carter Hou}
For those eager to explore these futuristic specs even further, Halliday offers a control ring worn on your index finger, allowing you to navigate through features with simple thumb gestures.
Slimmer and lighter than Ray Ban Metas, Halliday’s glasses lack front-facing cameras—a design choice that maintains their sleek look akin to regular eyewear. This absence might also ease privacy concerns some have about camera-equipped smart glasses.
“Halliday presents a stylish yet functional version of smart glasses ready for preorder now,” said a tech enthusiast eagerly anticipating their release.
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