Smart glasses are back, and this time they’re pretending to be normal
Smart glasses are making a comeback, aiming to blend into everyday life rather than stand out as futuristic gadgets. The new designs focus on functionality and normalcy, contrasting with earlier models that were more conspicuous. This shift reflects a growing interest in wearable technology that enhances daily experiences without drawing attention.
- ▪Smart glasses are being redesigned to appear more like regular eyewear.
- ▪The focus is on integrating technology seamlessly into daily life.
- ▪This change comes after previous models were criticized for being too conspicuous.
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More than a decade ago, when I was still a starry-eyed, sweet-summer-child tech reporter, I watched Google’s Project Glass video and got embarrassingly close to tears. The future looked so clean in that commercial. Directions floated in front of your eyes. Photos happened with a voice command. Life looked frictionless, connected, and just tasteful enough to make wearing a tiny computer on your face seem profound instead of deranged. I remember thinking, yes, we live in the future now.
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