HTC Vive Eagle Smart Glasses Launch in West With Modular Battery and AI Integration
HTC has expanded the availability of its Vive Eagle smart glasses to North America, Europe, the UK, and Australia, ending a year-long wait for Western consumers. The device features a Snapdragon AR Gen 1 processor, a 12-megapixel camera, and open-ear speakers, with pricing starting at $499 in the US. A key differentiator is an optional magnetic 'Power Boost' battery pack that allows for continuous use without removing the glasses, addressing the limited battery life common in the category. While the hardware mirrors competitors like Meta, HTC emphasizes privacy safeguards, such as disabling recording if the LED indicator is covered or if a bystander issues a verbal stop command. The glasses support both OpenAI and Gemini models for AI interactions, though they do not connect directly to user accounts for these services.
