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Putting useful connection features before our eyes is a challenge that both startups and major tech players want to triumph. After all, this disruptive technology could change the way we live our lives. smart glasses, or smart glasses as they are also known, are Gadgets designed to make that wish a reality. Still little commercialized, this technology has gradually grown over the last few years, with some models already available for purchase and others still in the oven. e3q4m
If you still have any doubts about what the smart glasses or how they actually work, don't worry. O showmetech prepared this special article to clarify some of the most common doubts about the Gadgets, address its most interesting features and point out the most current models, including those considered to be the top smart glasses trends for 2022.
What are smart glasses? 4r124k
Until a few years ago, talking about smart glasses capable of taking photos, recording videos and sending and receiving messages seemed like something of a futuristic cartoon. However, technology is bringing innovative features and trends that are being made available to the public right now.
Also called smart glasses, the smart glasses are wearables that aim to become what smartphones and smartwatches are today in of the variety of features. Unlike the cell phone, where you need to take it out of your pocket to access the information on the device's screen, the great highlight of smart glasses is the possibility of having all this right in front of your eyes, in a very interactive way. They can also be equipped with augmented reality technology, to help you with everyday life at home or at work.
Os w they work through a combination of displays, sensors and accelerometers, along with smart software and internet connectivity to make them really useful. Some models also have touchpads and voice controls to help s navigate the software that controls them and can be built into the eyewear or a handheld device.
The different types of smart glasses 2h65o
audio glasses 4e6n1h
Of the four categories of smart glasses, audio glasses are the closest in size and appearance to regular eyeglasses. Its main feature is the presence of speakers built into the legs of the glasses. Thus, it is possible to listen to your favorite music and receive calls.
In addition, some models of audio glasses the use of your favorite digital assistant – be it Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa ou Apple Siri – which means you don't even have to take your phone out of your pocket to ask your assistant to do something for you.
VR glasses 4c2z2y
Virtual reality glasses (VR glasses) behave similarly to a pair of 3D glasses as they display two images. These devices contain polarized lenses that show two images, one for each eye. Through visual and sound effects, they seek to trick the 's brain perception, making our mind believe that everything we see and hear is real. This is possible by modifying the images as the moves the parts of the body connected to the sensors that control the simulation, such as the gyroscope, accelerometer and magnetometer.
In addition to creating this illusion for the brain, the most modern models also allow the to interact with the scenario through movements made with the head. In this way, unlike cinema 3D glasses, the vision is completely superimposed, which means that the image does not remain static in one point, but completely follows any movement that the makes, allowing a complete view of the environment in which it is virtually. inserted.
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Augmented reality (AR) glasses, on the other hand, bring a mixture of the real world with overlapping elements, such as location-specific information and graphics, for example. To illustrate better, imagine yourself in a sports arena. As you watch a match, augmented reality glasses are able to overlay information and statistics about the match in progress and players right in front of your eyes.
The main difference between virtual reality (VR) glasses and AR glasses is the degree to which reality is altered when you look through them. While AR glasses overlay information on your real view of the world, VR devices simulate an entirely different reality.
mixed reality glasses 2yc29
Mixed reality, also called hybrid reality or mixed reality, can be defined as a mix between virtual reality and augmented reality. This technology uses part of the real environment and part of the virtual space, thus making a more interactive and immersive experience.
What are smart glasses for? 5d5y43
You must be wondering now, what's so different you can do with the smart glasses, if they do what a smartphone already does? The answer is simple: with everything appearing in your field of vision, it is much easier to deal with the information displayed. The idea is that you can see things like directories and phone calls coming straight in front of you, or take pictures of what you're looking at right now!
They come with features like notifications, alarms, map navigation and can even take pictures and videos. Basically, the purpose of smart glasses is undoubtedly to blend human vision with the virtual world, producing a kind of ubiquitous computer. With the help of augmented reality, it is also possible to improve navigation by maps showing directions on the path you have taken.
By having a microphone and speakers built into their body, some models can still be great allies for people with visual impairments, as virtual assistants can provide some important information for people with this limitation. There are even some very interesting options on the market, with software created especially for this purpose.
Companies that have already taken the first step q1w5n
Google Glass by Google 325062
One of the first companies to explore the technology was the Google. In 2012, she launched the Google Glass and received praise for its usefulness to workers in the areas of assembly, logistics and operations. The project was developed by the office of Google X and was kept confidential for about 6 years, from 2006 to 2012. When it became public, in 2013, the company implemented the program Glass Explorer, which made the gadget available to developers and technology experts.
However, its poor battery life and complicated interface prevented it from being commercially successful. In addition, another issue raised at the time concerned his privacy. Many people began to question whether it could be used to steal personal information, to take unauthorized photos, among other things that put its viability in check.
Due to this series of problems, the Google decided to put an end to wearable shortly afterwards. Despite this, the search giant's device is still one of the best-known examples to this day.
Amazon's Echo Frames ht2g
The e-commerce giant, Amazon, also decided to bet on this market and launched, in 2019, its Echo Frames. The model, which works with the help of Alexa, has functions for making and receiving calls, in addition to being able to listen to incoming messages with the help of Alexa. The company describes the product as an accessory for making calls, setting reminders, creating to-do lists, listening to podcasts. “or control your smart home from anywhere”.
The eyewear body is constructed of carbon fiber and titanium. It is possible to use the gadget paired with a cell phone via Bluetooth 5.0. He also brings four micro speakers (two on each side of the frame) open, but directed towards the ear canal. The smart glasses from Amazon it also has a status LED, volume control and charging with its own adapter.
With a full charge — which takes about 1h45 — the glasses can work for up to 4 hours with continuous audio playback (at 80% volume). the prices of Echo Frames can reach US$ 270, and there is no release forecast in Brazil.
Ray-Ban Stories by Meta and (of course) Ray-Ban 326uv
Another initiative that brings very interesting functions is the Ray Ban Stories. Made in partnership with Meta, it pairs with the application facebook view and lets you take photos and videos of up to 30 seconds with built-in dual 5MP cameras. The glasses can be found at 20 models e 5 different color and lens options in the United States.
The rod also brings other features, with speaker e microphone integrated for voice commands and capture the audio of the place, play music or else for conversation in a call. THE Ray-Ban promises that this last resource uses technology capable of filtering the sound of the street, to deliver only the person's speech during a call.
O Ray Ban Stories is available at official store of Ray-Ban with prices from US$ 299. There is still no date for when the gadget will land in Brazil, but the Brazilian page of the Ray-Ban already presents the product and offers a registration for interested parties.
Smart glasses trends for 2022 5t6u4r
Nxtwear Air Cinema from TCL 336d71
Speaking of recent releases, we have the Nxtwear Air Cinema Glasses. revealed by TCL during the CES 2022, the new glasses are the second version of the NxtWearG, and offers two micro OLEDs with Full HD resolution, which give the the impression of watching a 140-inch screen from a distance of four meters.
However, to work, the new gadget also needs, as in the first generation, to be connected to a smartphone via USB-C. The brand also cites that the glasses can connect to notebooks and tablets. The glasses also have speakers. built-in stereo. But if the idea here is to have privacy, the best option is to use wired or wireless Bluetooth headphones.
About availability and price, TCL has not yet disclosed when it hits the market, nor how much will be necessary to disburse to have the brand's new product.
Panasonic's MeganeX 4l5p27
Another model presented during the CES this year was the MeganeX. idealized by Panasonic, the tiny pair of glasses uses technology Micro OLED able to provide a 2K resolution by eye, with a 120 Hz refresh rate e 10 bit HDR. It is built with Snapdragon XR1 chipset da Qualcomm, but not designed to be a standalone headset. Instead, the glasses need to be attached to a gaming PC to work.
With MeganeX connected to a PC with USB, the will be able to access games without complications. O MeganeX also s head tracking being designed to work with almost all apps SteamVR. The gadget also promises to be ultra-compact and ultra-light, weighing just 250g.
Other details are scarce at the moment. The only information released by the Panasonic so far is that the MeganeX will be sold by less than $900 when it is released on third quarter of this year.
Vuzix Shield by Vuzix 1a5j1l
A Vuzix also took advantage of the presence in the CES 2022 to present the Vuzix Shield Smart Glasses, its newest smart glasses, which even received the fair's innovation award this year. Developed for business customers, the powerful gadget features an elegant format and beautifully finished details. It embodies the Snapdragon XR1 and has microLED screens, plus advanced technologies that promise to deliver more performance and optical efficiency.
The company, based in Rochester, New York, said the Vuzix Shield Smart Glasses, formerly called Vuzix Next Generation Smart Glasses (NGSG), represent the most powerful optically clear binocular smart glasses built for corporate customers to date in a stylish, high-tech eyewear.
The company, however, did not disclose further details of the device, nor when it will be available on the market.
Huawei eyewear 3 x2p5d
At the end of December last year, the Huawei also unveiled its smart glasses. Made for s who are always on the go, the Huawei Eyewear 3 is capable of performing actions such as answering calls, taking notes, listening to music and much more without the even having to touch their smartphone.
The construction of the device should please most s, and can be purchased in the styles Boston, Wellington e Aviator, in addition to having the possibility to change the lenses if the wishes. In its body, the model has speakers and a built-in microphone, which can be used to call the Celia, the virtual assistant of Huawei. turning the HarmonyOS, Huawei Eyewear 3 still has IPX4 protection against water, tracking the 's eye health, and a battery that can last up to 16 hours of moderate use.
The glasses are now available for purchase in China at the price of R$1.513, in the version with prescription lenses and R$1.691 the sunglasses version.
XR1 Smart Viewer from Qualcomm q4459
O XR1 Smart Viewer, Qualcomm, is also another promise of smart glasses for the near future. The device has two OLED screens with Full HD resolution e 90Hz refresh rates, which manage to create the illusion of 3D objects and a screen projected in front of the . He still brings the Snapdragon XR1 chipset.
However, a problem with the model of Qualcomm is related to its field of vision, which is still quite short. In addition, the mandatory connection to the cell phone or computer via USB cable reduces its versatility.
O XR1 Smart Viewer It still doesn't have an official release date.
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A Sony announced during the CES 2022, the next generation of your console virtual reality device. called Playstation vr 2, it will be able to offer experiences in solving 4K with HDR and a 110° field of view. In addition, the company brought a new OLED that guarantees a resolution of 2000×2040 pixels for each eye and is able to operate on the 90 Hz and 120 Hz refresh rates.
O Playstation vr 2 will also have a new eye tracking system that guarantees the possibility of interacting more intuitively with the elements of a scenario. Despite all these details revealed by the Sony, the company did not disclose prices, nor when its new generation of virtual reality glasses will hit the market.
Oculus QuestPro 1f4m2
Recently, the showmetech brought new information about the Oculus Quest 3 e Oculus QuestPro. According to technology and Virtual Reality analyst Brad Lynch, the quest-pro, called as Cambria Project by the specialist, will use miniLED screens, technology seen mainly in newer TVs and some products from Apple . This looks much better than the Quest 1920's 1832x2 LCD lens, although it's not yet known what resolution the screens will work on the Quest Pro.
The analyst also claims that the Oculus QuestPro is scheduled to hit the market in the 2nd quarter of 2022, which indicates that the model could be launched between April and June of this year. According to the latest rumors, the gadget is a wireless headset that plays all the best games in the world. quest 2, as well as adding cameras for face and eye tracking and updated Touch controllers.
Oculus Quest 3 2t685d
As to quest 3, it is configured to use fabrics uOLED, an updated version of an OLED display. OLED has been used in some high-fidelity headsets in the past, but the quest 3 would likely be the first mass-market device to use display technology.
Lynch also specified that the Meta had already finalized the production details of the uOLED with the Changxin technology and that the device would possibly be revealed during a Goal Connect in 2023 and released soon after. Given that the last conferences of the Meta took place in September or October, this suggests that the quest 3 will arrive at the end of 2023.
In addition to the screen of quest 3, Meta is also working on a proprietary chipset for the device that will not use the processor Snapdragon XR3 of Qualcomm, although it is likely to be available when the quest 3 go into production. Lynch says this custom SoC will "focus on a GPU better designed to work with VR".
And the metaverse? 3m651v
2021 was a spectacular year for tech fans and enthusiasts. Among the novelties that gained prominence are the metaverses, virtual universes where people can, among other actions, interact with each other through digital avatars. This world will be created from various technologies, such as virtual reality glasses and augmented reality, for example. Unlike the smart glasses that we have presented so far, these devices have a more robust body and, until then, the most advanced technologies. Check out some of the gadgets compatible with this new proposal.
Meta Quest 2 of the Meta 4yu2d
One of the models available on the market is the goal quest 2, old Oculus Quest 2. With a smaller and lighter design than the first generation, the headset has Snapdragon XR2 chipset, 6GB of RAM and storage options 128 e 256 GB. The product also has a frequency of 90 Hz. The idea is that, in the near future, people can interact dimensionally with each other, using virtual and augmented reality glasses, thus facilitating the development of projects, presentations and meetings.
O goal quest 2 can be found at the store Amazon, costing R$3.450 the 128GB version. The 256 GB model can be bought by R$4.400.
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Another company that has also been working on its own metaverse is Microsoft. Starting this year, s will be able to participate in virtual meetings through the teams using 3D avatars, creating a universe of digital dolls that can interact with each other. christened of microsoft mesh, the feature can be accessed through a smartphone, third-party Virtual Reality glasses, or with the HoloLens 2, the mixed reality smart glasses from Microsoft.
O HoloLens 2, in fact, was born with a focus on corporate use. The model comes with Snapdragon 850, 4 GB of RAM e 64GB internal storage. He still has a pair of speakers and a 8 megapixel front camera for video conferencing, capable of up to 6 degrees of tracking.
The device can be found at Microsoft Store, costing from U.S. $ one thousand 3.5, which, converted, gives something around R$ 20 thousand.
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Rumors indicate that Apple are also preparing their augmented reality glasses to launch in 2022. Model will have two processors, two displays with 4K resolution and will be independent of iPhone e MacBooks.
