Why the Even Realities G1 are the smart glasses to beat in 2025 - and I've tested several pairs

ZDNET's key takeaways The Even Realities G1 smart glasses sport an excellent micro-LED optical engine projector for display. These glasses can help you navigate, translate, and use them as a teleprompter. The G1 is an expensive pair at $599, and costs add up if you opt for prescription lenses. View now at Even Realities I've had the Even Realities G1 Smart Glasses for a couple of months now. While I haven't been able to wear them every day consecutively, I've worn them for about 30 days. My friends say these are very stylish and "don't look like a gadget," which is their biggest win. So far, we've seen several takes on smart glasses, including the camera-enabled AI Meta Ray-Bans, Bose glasses speakers, and TCL RayNeo AR glasses, but the Even Realities G1 are none of those. They have a display and microphones but no speaker or camera. The G1 is a smart amalgamation of a minimalist feature set that feels just right, where tech takes a backseat and lifestyle sits in the front. Also: ... Read full article.