Halliday’s New Smart Glasses Skip the Camera
Halliday's new G2 smart glasses are marketed as a professional tool that avoids the privacy controversies associated with camera-equipped wearables. The device focuses on audio recording for meetings, though it lacks visual indicators for recording status.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between the utility of AI-powered wearables and the ethical implications of recording in public or professional spaces.
They’re normal-ish looking glasses, meant to blend into a professional environment, namely by not having cameras on them. They cost $599, with first shipments planned for September 2026. There are paid subscription tiers for the AI services that range from $10 per month to $99, but users can choose a free tier that offers 120 minutes of recording time.
Halliday’s glasses might not be met well by one of its competitors. Smart glasses brand Even Realities launched its G2 glasses late last year, proudly focusing on the lack of cameras in its eyewear; Halliday’s G2 shares the same name and channels the same mantra, not to mention a striking resemblance. (In both cases, G2 is short for Generation 2, so it's indicating the stage of the device, not necessarily a specific brand name.)
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