HTC unveiled VIVE Eagle: smart glasses with 13 languages and ChatGPT
HTC has announced the launch of VIVE Eagle smart glasses, a stylish gadget that weighs less than 49g and combines music playback, a voice assistant and a POV camera.
Imagine glasses that don't just protect your eyes, but help you live more actively and easily: translate menus on the go, suggest street names, translate text in 13 languages, create notes and remind you where you parked your car - all with your voice.
Key features of Vive Eagle
Performance and connectivity
- Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chip, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of inbuilt memory
- Supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for stable connectivity with devices
- Compatibility: iOS 17.6 and above, Android 10 and above
Camera and Sound
- 12 MP ultra-wide camera: photos up to 3024×4032, videos up to 1512×2016 at 30 fps
- Open stereo speakers with improved bass, microphones - 1 directional + 3 omnidirectional for clear voice recording
Battery and charging
- 235 mAh capacity: up to 36 h standby time, ~4.5 h music, ~3 h calls
- Fast charging: 50% in 10 mins, 80% in 23 mins
AI and translations
- Built-in VIVE AI assistant: support for Google Gemini and OpenAI GPT (in beta mode).
- Real-time text translation in 13 audio languages - without additional apps
Privacy and security
- Data is stored locally, AES-256 encrypted, not shared with third parties
- LED when shooting, automatically switches off the camera if the glasses are removed or the LED is closed
Design and package
- Weight: 48.8g
- Adjustable fit: padded nosepads, ergonomic temples
- Wayfarer style shape, colour options: Berry, Black, Coffee, Grey
- Included: glasses, charging magnet cable, case
- Lenses with ZEISS UV400 protection
Context
VIVE Eagle is a direct competitor to Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses: in terms of features weight, camera, sound - on a level, but HTC stands out with AI interface and support for several large language models. Google Gemini and ChatGPT support - flexibility that Meta doesn't have yet. Translations in 13 languages instead of 4 - a significant advantage for travellers.
But for now, access is Taiwan only: pre-orders from 14 to 31 August, retail starts 1 September, price ~$520. Expect to see them in other markets, including the US and Europe, in the future.
Source: HTC
