HTC VIVE Eagle Smart Glasses Launch in Japan with New 'Round' Design and AI Features

HTC's AI smart glasses, VIVE Eagle, began selling in Japan in April, with a new 'Round' frame design introduced in September. The device features an open LLM architecture supporting Google Gemini and OpenAI GPT for hands-free translation (70 languages), search, and meeting notes. It includes a 12MP ultra-wide camera capable of 3K video recording and live streaming to YouTube or Twitch. Privacy safeguards include LED indicators that disable the camera if covered and automatic shutdown when removed. Pricing starts at ¥82,500 for sunglasses or clear lenses, and ¥98,000 for photochromic lenses. Sales channels include HTC Online, Amazon, KDDI stores, and Yamada Denki. A subscription service, VIVE AI Plus/Pro, offers additional credits and features like call recording and extended language support.