The previous attempts were either heavy or useless. This year’s frames weigh about as much as ordinary glasses, show notifications and directions in a corner of your vision and run for ten hours. The camera is still there, which is still the controversy.
Living with them
A week of testing found genuine utility in navigation, translation and glanceable messages, and genuine awkwardness in every social setting where a camera on a face raises eyebrows. The makers say recording indicators are more visible now. Bystanders are not convinced.
Key takeaways
- Weight is close to ordinary spectacles
- Battery lasts a working day
- Camera remains a social obstacle
This story is part of our ongoing coverage of gadgets. We will update it as more details emerge.
