Brilliant Labs just dropped a bombshell—their new Halo smart glasses. I mean, imagine glasses that have a tiny, colorful screen right in your line of sight. Plus, they’ve got these speakers that vibrate through your bones (sounds weird but it works), and a voice assistant that’s like having a buddy in your ear, all for around $300. Crazy, huh?
These things weigh less than, like, a candy bar. They’ve been fiddling with this tech for a bit—remember those Monocle clip-ons from last year? And then Frame came out, which was like a thin, sleek version, right? Well, Halo is like the grown-up version that normal people might actually want to wear every day without looking like they’re from a sci-fi movie.
Under the hood (do glasses have hoods? Anyway…), they’ve packed in this Alif B1 processor and some fancy AI hardware—so it’s not just a pretty face. The brains behind it can handle all sorts of tasks right there on your noggin.
Oh, and let’s not forget Noa. That’s their AI assistant, which doesn’t just see what you see but can actually remember it. Really feels like something out of a spy movie, but less sinister. According to them, it’s got enough juice to last you 14 hours. Not bad, I guess, if you’re talking to your glasses all day?
And you can chat away all you like thanks to some microphones they’ve packed in. Plus, these clever little sensors can tell when you’re waving or tapping, making it a tad less awkward when you’re trying to get its attention. Bluetooth takes care of the connectivity part, keeping everything linked up nicely.
However, if you’re thinking about sharing your view on Instagram with these bad boys, think again. There’s a camera sensor, but it’s not for snapping pics or rolling videos. It’s more about making the AI smarter… or something like that. Nothing like those Ray-Ban sunglasses that let everyone know when you’re recording with their telltale LED light.
Now, Noa’s got two versions: a free one, which is like an intro package, and another premium one. No word on how much they’ll ding you for the deluxe plan though.
The glasses can flip between different vision corrections, which sounds nifty if you’re like me and can’t find your readers. They’re partnering with Smart Buy Glasses to offer more choices, like prescription lenses.
As is their style, Halo is open source. They’ve made the design and code available for all the curious techies out there to tinker with. Shipping is expected to kick off late 2025, and it’s first come, first served—so if you’re itching to be an early adopter, now’s the time.
If you’re into the technical nitty-gritty, here’s their spec rundown. But really, do the specs matter when something is this cool?
