Sure, here we go.
So, guess what Brilliant Labs just tossed onto the tech scene? Some wild smart glasses named Halo—and they threw everything cool into these things. They’re rocking full-color OLED displays, bone conduction speakers (yep, sound through your skull), and this snazzy real-time voice AI. And the price? Surprisingly, just 300 bucks. I mean, I half-expected them to demand a small fortune.
The Halo, weighing in at just over 40 grams—I’m telling ya, that’s like wearing nothing—takes some cues from past inventions like the Monocle, that geeky clip-on from 2023. Oh, and who could forget the Frame? A slimmer version they tossed out the following year. But this is different. More for folks who don’t spend their weekends soldering circuit boards, you know?
Now, what’s tugging at my tech-loving heartstrings is the on-device AI. It’s powered by this Alif B1 processor. I could go on about the Cortex-M55 CPU, but let’s not get lost in the weeds. The important bit—AI tasks are done right there on the glasses. Seriously, real sci-fi vibes here!
Ah, got to mention their AI sidekick, Noa. This thing tags along with you all day, thanks to a 14-hour battery (more hours than I have awake most days). And it remembers stuff! Imagine that, a gadget that’s maybe more organized than me. There’s this talk-chat thing, and yeah, similar tech probably powers smart speakers, but here, I’d feel like Tony Stark.
They stuffed microphones in there too—can’t skip that. So, you’re chatting away with Noa, and if you feel like waving in front of your face, there’s gesture recognition. And there’s Bluetooth 5.3 for those who geek out on connectivity specs. Why? Dunno, but it sounds impressive.
Optical sensors are for “AI inference”—okay, not for snapping pics of your lunch. No iconic red LED telling you it’s recording either. Honestly, probably a wise move to steer clear from any covert-camera controversies.
Here’s the kicker: Noa’s got levels. There’s a free version if you’re uh, careful with spending. The “Plus” tier unlocks some souped-up JedAI level of chat powers. No word on what that costs, though. Maybe they flipped a coin on that decision.
Fine-tuning the optics? Oh yes, adaptable for folks with vision from +2 to -6 diopters. Partnered with Smart Buy Glasses for prescriptions—cool for those of us who didn’t win the genetic lottery.
Hey, let’s not forget: it’s all open source. Dive into GitHub if you’re thinking about bending these glasses to your will, or you know, just tweaking things because you can. They’re expecting to ship late 2025. Pre-order now if you’re the ‘first come, first served’ type.
If you’re still with me, here’s me attempting to sound official:
Specs:
- Display: Micro color OLED, adjust between +2 to -6 diopters
- Audio: Bone conduction speakers—a pair
- Processor: Alif B1 with Cortex-M55 and neural processing
- Sensors: Optical, twin mics, 6-axis IMU
- Lenses: Anti-reflective, optional prescriptions
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3
- Software: Open-source, run by ZephyrOS and Lua
- Battery: So-called 14-hour life (your mileage may vary)
- Fit: IPD range of 58–72mm
- Weight: Just over 40 grams
And… scene.
