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HTC Vive Eagle smart glasses fail to impress despite high price

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HTC's Vive Eagle smart glasses, priced at $499, have been released in the West after a year in Taiwan. The glasses feature a Wayfarer-style design with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera and are powered by a Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 SoC with 4GB of RAM. Despite a variety of physical controls and enhanced bass speakers, the review suggests the device fails to offer a compelling reason for its existence or to outperform competitors like Meta's offerings. AI

IMPACT Smart glasses with AI integration continue to struggle for market adoption due to high costs and unclear utility.

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HTC Vive Eagle smart glasses fail to impress despite high price

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Daniel Cooper) ·

    HTC Vive Eagle review: Pricey smart glasses that fail to impress

    HTC's pricey Vive Eagle smart glasses are a credible alternative to Meta, but you'll still struggle to find a reason to buy a pair.

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