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HTC's Vive Eagle smart glasses, styled after Ray-Ban's Wayfarer-inspired smart eyewear, are now available in the US for $499 with a 12-megapixel camera, four-microphone array and bass-enhanced speakers. The device runs on a Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chip with 4GB RAM and 32GB storage, but its 235mAh battery only lasts 4.5 hours of music playback or three hours of calls.
HTC has launched its Vive Eagle AI glasses globally at $499, offering a camera and audio experience similar to Meta's Ray-Ban glasses but with a key difference: a $49 magnetic Power Boost battery pack that snaps onto the frame to extend usage without removing the glasses. The built-in battery lasts four to five hours, and the add-on pack allows continuous use, unlike Meta's design, which requires placing the glasses in a case to recharge.
HTC is bringing its Vive Eagle smart glasses to the US market after debuting them last year, offering a screen-free, glasses-first design. The device includes a 12MP ultrawide camera, 32GB of encrypted storage, and support for either OpenAI or Gemini voice assistants, running on Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1 chip. Pricing starts at $499 for standard or sunglass lenses, rising to $599 for photochromic versions.
HTC is finally launching its Vive Eagle smart glasses outside Taiwan, expanding availability to North America, Europe, the UK and Australia a year after their original release. The hardware remains largely unchanged, featuring a Snapdragon AR Gen 1 chip, 12-megapixel camera, open-ear speakers and support for OpenAI or Gemini assistants, with US sales starting today at $499 and European shipments beginning September 21st.