GoKawiilLegato starts selling AI hearing glasses at $999
Legato has launched its Frames eyewear, which embeds AI-driven hearing assistance into glasses arms starting at $999, targeting adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. The device uses AI to isolate voices from background noise and a dual-speaker design that directs sound to the wearer while leaking almost none to others nearby. All audio processing runs on-device with no cameras or recording, and the glasses weigh 34 grams with 10-12 hours of battery life.
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The launch follows Legato's emergence from stealth with $12 million from Neotribe Ventures, Listen, and Village Global, suggesting investors see an opening for cheaper, less stigmatized alternatives to traditional hearing aids. Founders Mehul Trivedi and Steve Romine's backgrounds at Bose and EssilorLuxottica could give the startup credibility in both wearables design and hearing-health markets, positioning Legato against established hearing aid makers and smart-glasses players like Meta.
- Legato Frames cost $999 and target mild-to-moderate hearing loss
- AI distinguishes voices from noise while a dual-speaker system limits sound leakage
- Founders previously worked on Bose Frames, Bose hearing aids, and Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses
Source: techcrunch.com — Aisha Malik, 2026-10-01
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