The simple definition
AI glasses are frames that host sensors and an assistant. Most have open-ear speakers and microphones, many have a camera, and a growing minority add a small display. The intelligence usually lives partly on the glasses and partly on your phone or in the cloud.
What they actually do well today
Answering spoken questions, describing what the camera sees, translating conversations, reading text aloud, capturing hands-free photos and video, taking calls and playing audio without blocking your ears.
What they do not do yet
They do not overlay convincing three-dimensional graphics on the world. That is augmented reality, and glasses-form AR remains early. Most AI glasses either have no display or a small monochrome one.
Do they work with a prescription?
Often yes. Camera-and-audio glasses from major brands are sold with prescription lens options through optical retail. Display glasses are more constrained, because the optics sit inside the lens. Always confirm your specific prescription with an optician.
Frequently asked questions
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