With a number of AI wearables announced this year, one category that witnessed a surge of releases and caught our eyes was smart glasses. Several big tech companies have unveiled their lineup of smart glasses, with some of them incorporating AI features.

Meta created a buzz a few months ago with the announcement of their new version of their Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, followed by other big tech companies which did not want to be left behind.

Here are some of the biggest tech eyewear releases in 2023. 

Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses

Mark Zuckerberg revealed the latest Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses during the Meta Connect event in October, this year. This announcement comes two years after the launch of the initial Ray-Ban Stories, which lacked the advanced features present in the newly introduced glasses.

With the smart glasses, one can take calls, play music, capture photos, videos and even live stream. Furthermore, the multimodal featured glasses will have Meta AI integrated. 

Amazon Echo Frames 3rd Gen

Amazon Echo Frames are eyewear that allows users to interact via Amazon’s flagship voice assistant, Alexa. In October, the company announced the latest version of these smart glasses capable of running a myriad of tasks, including playing music, hands-free communication, and controlling the smart home via Alexa.

Jio Smart Glasses

Reliance Jio presented its MR glasses, known as Jio Glass a few months ago. These glasses utilise mixed reality (MR), combining augmented reality and virtual reality. The glasses can be connected to the smartphones via a USB-C cable and features a virtual display of up to 100 inches. The company is set to launch two versions of the glasses to cater to consumers and enterprises. 

Huawei Eyewear 2

The Huawei Eyewear 2 smart glasses were unveiled in October in Barcelona. These wearables are equipped with built-in speakers, enabling users to enjoy music and make voice calls. In contrast to the initial Huawei Eyewear, the updated model boasts extended battery life, faster charging, and features a lightweight titanium frame.

The previous version was released in 2021. 

Lenovo Legion Glasses

Released in October, Legion Glasses are primarily designed as accessories for Lenovo’s Legion Go Windows gaming handheld. However, they are also compatible with any device capable of displaying content via USB-C, including Windows, Mac, and Android devices.

They function as wearable displays rather than AR glasses and include features such as Micro-OLED displays and Lenovo’s venture into the consumer glasses market.

Xreal Air2 Smart Glasses

Xreal Air2, is a screen-reflecting smart glass that emulates a high-definition screen from ten feet away. These AR glasses are compatible with various devices and offer a portable 330-inch screen. With an additional accessory, users can anchor the virtual screen anywhere in their surroundings.

Xreal also offers custom prescription lens insert for users who wear glasses.