These New Smart Glasses From Solos Come With a Privacy Shield for the Cameras
Solos has released new smart glasses that include a modular privacy shield to cover the cameras when not in use. Despite this feature, the product faces criticism for its reliance on manual accessories and its struggle to compete with Meta's market-leading smart glasses.
Why it matters
As wearable camera technology becomes more common, the industry is struggling to balance user functionality with public privacy concerns.
Solos’ new smart glasses are the audio-only AirGo A6 and the second iteration of its camera-enabled glasses, the Solos AirGo V2. The latter was first announced last year as an effort to directly “outshine Meta.” These $299 glasses do just about everything you’d expect from Meta’s new $299 Meta Smartglasses, including photo and video capture, playing music, and interacting with an AI-powered assistant that can see what you see. They can be fitted with prescription lenses and have a 10- to 12-hour battery life.
The article provides a balanced product review, acknowledging both the innovative privacy feature and the practical shortcomings of the device.
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