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Innovative Eyewear’s Reebok Smart Sunglasses Named to TIME Best Inventions 2026
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Innovative Eyewear, Inc. announced that its Reebok sport smart eyewear collection has been recognized in TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2026 list. The initial report from Optical Prism on October 21 highlighted that the award-winning lineup consists of ten styles specifically designed for outdoor athletes, featuring new audio capabilities. A subsequent update from Vision Monday on October 22 provided additional context regarding the brand structure, noting that the Reebok collection was developed under the Lucyd brand. This later report specified that the recognition falls within the 'Audio Sunglasses for Athletes' category. Most recently, Acuité reported on October 27 that the glasses are designed for athletes such as runners and cyclists, explicitly detailing the inclusion of open-ear air-conduction speakers located in the temples. While all three sources confirm the product line's inclusion in the prestigious annual list, they offer progressively more specific technical and contextual details: the earlier reports emphasize the quantity, target demographic, and underlying brand development (Lucyd), whereas the latest source clarifies the specific audio technology used. There are no conflicting facts between the reports; rather, each successive source adds specificity to the announcement made by the first.
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- AcuitéReebok Smart Glasses Named Among Time's Best Inventions of 2026
Reebok smart glasses, developed with Lucyd, were named among Time magazine’s best inventions of 2026. Designed for athletes like runners and cyclists, the eyewear features open-ear air-conduction speakers in the temples, allowing users to listen to music, take calls, or receive voice instructions while remaining aware of ambient sounds. The frames weigh between 50 and 58 grams and include noise-reducing microphones, Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, and an announced battery life exceeding eight hours. Adjustable nose pads and temple tips enhance stability during exercise. The collection comprises six models starting at $149, offering polarized or photochromic lenses depending on the version. Notably, the Nitrous model supports prescription lenses. The companion Lucyd app provides real-time translation and a talkie-walkie mode for communication between athletes or coaches.
- Vision Monday — BusinessInnovative Eyewear’s Reebok Smart Sunglasses Named to TIME Best Inventions of 2026
Innovative Eyewear announced that its Reebok sport smart eyewear collection, developed under the Lucyd brand, was named to TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2026 list. The recognition in the Audio Sunglasses for Athletes category highlighted features including open-ear audio, noise-cancelling capabilities, polarized lenses, and prescription-ready options. CEO Harrison Gross stated the award indicates strong product-market fit. The selection places the glasses among eight other vision technology innovations on the 300-item list, such as Essilor Stellest lenses and Science Corporation’s PRIMA subretinal implant system. While PRIMA is available in Europe with an FDA humanitarian designation received in July 2026, OneCourt’s assistive device is scheduled to ship at-home versions in December.
- Optical PrismInnovative Eyewear Receives Time Magazine Best Inventions 2026 Award for Reebok Smart Eyewear
Innovative Eyewear, Inc. announced that its Reebok sport smart eyewear collection received the Time Magazine Best Inventions of 2026 award. The lineup comprises ten styles designed for outdoor athletes, featuring a new audio system, adjustable rubberized nosepieces and ear grips, lens vents to prevent fogging, and Walkie-talkie connectivity via the Lucyd app. Polarized and light-adaptive models are available, with all Nitrous versions fully prescription adaptable. CEO Harrison Gross stated the recognition indicates product-market fit and design quality, noting it follows a recent Red Dot award for Lucyd Armor. The collection is currently available at Lucyd.co with or without prescription options.
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