In an era where smart technology seamlessly interacts with our daily lives, Halliday is set to make waves in the wearable tech scene with their innovative smart glasses, revealed at CES 2025. After years of anticipation and countless attempts, Halliday appears to have perfected the concept by projecting a smartwatch-sized display directly onto the wearer's eye, offering an immersive user experience like no other.

While previous contenders in the smart glasses category have either opted for a display-less model, such as the Meta Ray-Bans, or struggled with inefficient projection systems, Halliday stands out with a sophisticated solution. Their glasses incorporate a unique projection technology named “DigiWindow,” which is adjustable to fit individual users. The display itself is projected in a striking monochrome green, perfectly positioned just above the eyeline for easy visibility without straining to look.

One of the most exciting features of Halliday smart glasses is their user-friendly operation. The device includes a touchpad located on the side of the frames for easy navigation, complementing an optional ring that enhances control, allowing users to swipe and select with ease. The ring, however, is a bit bulkier than a typical ring, but its optional nature means users can choose how they wish to interact with the device.

Halliday’s software boasts an array of functionalities tailored for everyday tasks, such as receiving notifications, navigation assistance, and even capturing Quick Notes via voice commands. Leveraging advanced AI, Halliday introduces features like “Echo Mode,” which provides personalized suggestions, and “Audio Memo,” which records and summarizes conversations on-the-go. Additionally, built-in speakers permit seamless AI translation, ensuring that communication barriers are minimized.

However, the software design is in its infancy, reminiscent of both Wear OS and Android interfaces without being directly based on them. Users will find an intuitive app drawer similar to Wear OS, indicating a well-thought-out navigational experience.

With an expected battery life of 8 hours, Halliday smart glasses strike a balance in usability. Weighing in at just 35g—significantly lighter than competitors like Meta and the anticipated Samsung smart glasses—these glasses are designed for comfort, even adeptly accommodating prescription lenses.

Halliday smart glasses are slated to hit the market in March 2025, with a competitive starting price of $489. Early adopters can secure a pair for $369 by placing a $9.99 deposit on Halliday's official website, which includes a complimentary set of prescription lenses.

After a preliminary trial, there's considerable optimism surrounding Halliday's offering. However, questions remain about how the software will evolve and how it will stack up against future releases from other tech giants, including Meta and Samsung. As the landscape of augmented reality continues to expand, Halliday smart glasses might just be the game-changer we’ve been waiting for.

Stay tuned! The future is at your doorstep with Halliday smart glasses. Will you be one of the first to experience this revolutionary technology?