What if smart glasses looked like regular glasses? Halliday Glasses keep it simple while offering cool features.
Many companies promise flashy, bulky, and pricey smart glasses. But what if smart glasses just looked like normal, everyday glasses? That’s the idea behind Meta’s Orion, though it’s not something we’ll see hitting store shelves. On the other hand, Halliday Glasses are a real product that embrace a simple, everyday look while packing useful features. Still, smart glasses haven’t quite delivered on the mind-blowing AR promises we’ve heard for years. Could this wearable tech startup’s eyewear break the mold?
Unlike most smart glasses out there, Halliday’s flagship glasses skip the visual displays common in AR devices. They don’t rely on birdbath optics or waveguide lenses like some of the higher-end concepts, such as the Snap Spectacles 5. Instead, they use something called a DigiWindow. But what really sets these glasses apart is their proactive AI capabilities, which seem to be their main draw. So, what do all these terms mean, and what exactly do the Halliday Glasses bring to the table? Let’s find out.
DigiWindow technology
Halliday smart glasses bring something fresh with their DigiWindow tech. It projects info right into your view, creating a virtual 3.5-inch screen in the top-right corner. These eyewear use “the world’s smallest optical module,” tucking the display neatly into the frame without needing special lenses, according to the company.
You can pop in your prescription lenses, so they feel like regular glasses. Halliday also says the tiny module gives you a clear vision outdoors while keeping your content private. Plus, the design keeps your lenses unobstructed and super easy to replace at any optician, hassle-free, and without extra costs. The simplicity of Halliday Glasses is one of their most appealing features.
Proactive AI
Right now, AI tends to react more than anticipate—it waits for you to ask a question before it kicks in. But Halliday’s smart glasses aim to flip that with proactive AI. Basically, these glasses can figure out what you need without you even asking. They can analyze conversations in real time, fact-check what someone’s saying, and give you insights or answers on the spot.
These glasses also come with some handy features. Halliday Glasses can capture audio memos, display notifications with quick replies, and even act as a teleprompter or cheat sheet. They offer navigation prompts, show song lyrics, transcribe conversations, and translate up to 40 languages on the spot.
To work, the glasses need to connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth. Halliday hasn’t said what AI model they’re using or if there will be extra costs, though.
