Smart glasses company Solos has long focused on audio-only smart glasses. On Tuesday, it announced two new pairs of glasses, one of which has a camera—but you can buy a separate accessory to hide the camera for privacy’s sake. This move comes after widespread criticism of Meta's camera-enabled smart glasses, which were criticized for their 'creepy' design and face recognition feature. Solos' reemphasis on privacy is seen as an attempt to chip away at the market dominated by Meta.

The AirGo V2 glasses can also be paired with a new Privacy Kit, a set of clip-on accessories that let wearers control what their camera glasses can access. However, this approach may not be effective in staving off concerns about people running around with small, discreet cameras on their faces. According to Wired, 'Having to buy a separate item, then clip it on and off every time you want to use or disable the camera, is a lot of extra steps that will likely keep people from bothering with privacy at all.'

The introduction of these new smart glasses highlights the growing importance of Edge AI in the wearable technology market. The AirGo V2's ability to interact with an AI-powered assistant that can see what you see demonstrates the increasing power of on-device processing and local machine learning models. This trend is likely to continue as companies like Solos and Meta invest heavily in developing more sophisticated Edge AI capabilities for their smart glasses.

The significance of this move cannot be overstated, particularly in the context of the growing demand for audio-only smart glasses. As CTO Andrew Bosworth noted in a private Q&A session with media, 'there is market demand for that product for sure.' Solos' introduction of these new smart glasses demonstrates its commitment to catering to this demand and establishing itself as a major player in the Edge AI ecosystem.

The broader implications of this move are also worth considering. As companies like Google, Samsung, and Apple invest in developing their own smart glasses technologies, the competition for market share is likely to intensify. Solos' focus on privacy and Edge AI capabilities positions it well to capitalize on this trend and establish itself as a leader in the wearable technology market.

In conclusion, Solos' introduction of these new smart glasses marks an important milestone in the development of Edge AI-powered wearables. As consumers increasingly demand more sophisticated and private smart glasses experiences, companies like Solos will need to continue innovating and investing in Edge AI capabilities to stay ahead of the competition.

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  • Original Source: Wired
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