These sharp glasses have a miniature screen hidden in the frame

Halliday’s glasses have joined the sharp glasses trend, featuring “proactive” AI support and a near-eye display that projects information directly into the wearer’s field of view. Wearable technology startup Halliday claims its flagship glasses will be available some time after CES. Shipping is expected to begin “by the end of the first quarter of 2025,” with prices set at $399 to $499 – more pricey than non-display competitors like the Meta Ray-Bans and the $299 Solos AirGo Vision.

Halliday claims that “DigiWindow” located in the upper right corner of the frame is the world’s smallest and lightest near-eye display module that can display information to the user “whether they have perfect vision or require vision correction.” According to Halliday, the display takes the form of a 3.5-inch screen that sits in the upper right corner of the user’s field of view and is visible in bright sunlight.

The glasses’ built-in display works with an AI assistant that can anticipate users’ needs by analyzing conversations, answering questions and providing additional information without prompting. “For example, during a meeting, it can proactively answer complex questions, summarize key discussion points, and then generate summarized meeting notes,” Halliday said in its announcement.

According to Halliday, the AI ​​features require the glasses to be connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth, but the company did not mention what AI model it uses or whether there are additional costs involved. Features include real-time AI translation into up to 40 languages, live navigation for directions, transcription of voice notes to text, and display of synced lyrics while listening to music. Users can also discreetly view and reply to messages, create audio notes, and display notes like a teleprompter.

The near-eye display function is supported with both corrective lenses and no lenses. The displayed information is not evident to others and can be controlled using voice commands, frame interface controls, or the Ring with a built-in trackpad.

Halliday says the glasses weigh 35 grams (about 1.2 ounces), offer up to eight hours of battery life, and come in two colors: matte black or tortoiseshell. We asked Halliday for more information about the trackpad ring, such as how/if it charges and potential color and size options.