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These smart glasses now let you read ebooks and play chess at eye level

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Why This Matters

The introduction of the Even G2 smart glasses with access to a dedicated app store marks a significant step toward making smart glasses more versatile and useful for information consumption and productivity. This development signals a growing trend in the industry to enhance wearable devices with specialized apps, catering to both consumer and professional needs. As more companies expand app ecosystems for smart glasses, users can expect more integrated, hands-free experiences that blend seamlessly into daily life.

Key Takeaways

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TL;DR Even Realities’ G2 smart glasses now have access to dozens of apps through a dedicated app store, called Even Hub.

These apps range from ebook readers to weather and Chess.

Even has also opened up the SDK and has invited third-party developers to submit their apps.

The landscape for smart glasses is already hot, thanks to Meta’s wide success. It’s expected to heat up even more with Google’s anticipated participation through the upcoming Android XR smart glasses. But while these glasses are designed to help you analyze your surroundings better (cue: with cameras), Even Realities wants your smart glasses to be a more intentional aide for absorbing information. Its latest G2 smart glasses help you by automatically transcribing live conversations or providing verbal cues that float in front of your eyes, without distracting you. And it’s supposedly getting better with a range of apps now available for these glasses.

Last week, Even Realities brought Prep Notes to its G2 smart glasses. The feature allows users to get cues from large knowledge sources, such as PDFs or presentations. And today, it is bringing yet another big upgrade in the form of a dedicated app store, called Even Hub.

With Even Hub, owners of the Even G2 have access to nearly 50 apps and plug-ins built specifically for their smart glasses. From letting users read ebooks to guiding them through workouts to playing games such as chess, these apps let users accomplish a lot without crowding their line of sight.

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Apps in Even Hub are designed with the same minimalist, monochrome aesthetic as the system apps already available. These can be controlled using Even’s R1 ring, which is specifically designed to let users scroll the screen’s content.

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