The new Solos AirGo Vision smart glasses released Tuesday pair with ChatGPT artificial intelligence as a direct competitor to Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses. Both cost a relatively affordable $300 or under. And the new entrant introduce several innovative features, including a modular design that addresses privacy concerns common with camera-equipped wearables.
“We promised to deliver on allowing consumers to have control of their experience with AI and smart technology, particularly with privacy options in mind,” said Solos co-founder Kenneth Fan. “That’s why we developed frames that can easily be changed to decide when and where a camera may be appropriate without sacrificing any of the fun features.”
Solos AirGo Vision smart glasses
This new line of smart glasses, powered by GPT-4o artificial intelligence, features a modular hinge design that allows you to include the camera or not.
- ChatGPT-4o AI
- Modular hinge design
- Choice of styles and colors
- Camera may add bulk
- Possible privacy issues
This news of competitive new smart glasses comes a day after Popular Science named the Vision Pro headset tops in gadget innovation for 2024. But so far Apple seems pretty far from making smart glasses. To be specific, Apple smart glasses using Vision Pro technology might come out in 2027.
The new ChatGPT AI-powered Solos AirGo Vision smart glasses feature the company’s SmartHinge system. It allows users to easily swap between camera-equipped and camera-free front plates using USB-C connectors. The modular approach enables wearers to transition between full smart functionality and more discrete usage depending on their environment and needs. The design, which looks fairly sleek in some of the models, maintains core features even without the camera. That’s because the device’s essential components — including battery and touch controls — are housed in the frame’s chargeable hinges.
At launch, OpenAI’s GPT-4o AI model powers the glasses, enabling various visual recognition capabilities. Users can interact with their environment by asking questions about objects, people and text within their field of view. The system supports real-time text translation, provides directions to nearby landmarks and offers detailed information about observed items. But the smart glasses won’t necessarily always use GPT-4o.
Open architecture
While initially using GPT-4o, Solos designed the glasses with an open-architecture framework that will eventually support multiple AI models, including Google Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude. Howewver, Gemini integration is still pending, the company said.
The companion app has also received significant updates. It now features background running capability that enables always-on voice interactions without requiring opening the app. Users can perform internet searches, check weather updates and access news through voice commands.
Flexible purchasing options
Solos offers flexible purchasing options to accommodate different user preferences. The standard AirGo Vision with camera functionality is available for $299, while existing Solos AirGo owners can purchase just the camera-equipped front plate for $149. A premium bundle including both camera and non-camera frames is available for $349, providing maximum versatility for privacy-conscious users.
The glasses come in two distinct frame styles: the larger, square-designed Krypton 1 with prominent nose pads, and the sleeker Krypton 2. Customers can choose from seven different color options, and prescription lenses are available for both models.
You can buy Solos AirGo Vision smart glasses through Solos’ website and Amazon.
This new line of smart glasses, powered by GPT-4o artificial intelligence, features a modular hinge design that allows you to include the camera or not.
- ChatGPT-4o AI
- Modular hinge design
- Choice of styles and colors
- Camera may add bulk
- Possible privacy issues
Buy from: Amazon
