Solos AirGo Visions: a new competitor in the world of Smart Glasses

Solos has introduced its latest innovation, the AirGo Visions, challenging the market dominance of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses. These next-generation smart glasses come packed with exciting features, harnessing the power of OpenAI's state-of-the-art GPT-4o model and functioning as a pair of ChatGPT-powered eyes.

One standout feature of the AirGo Visions is the integration of a built-in camera, enabling users to interact with the world around them in novel ways. By simply asking, "what am I looking at?" or providing specific requests like "navigate me to the Eiffel Tower," these glasses can identify objects and people, powered by advanced object recognition technology.

The modular frame design of the Solos AirGo Visions further enhances its versatility. Users have the freedom to customize their glasses by swapping out various elements, such as the camera or lenses, adapting them to different situations effortlessly. Additional frames are available starting at a reasonable price of $89 (around £70 / AU$135).

For those who are reluctant to engage in conversations with camera-equipped smart glasses, don't fret. The AirGo Visions also offer the convenience of capturing holiday photos when needed. Moreover, their built-in speakers enable seamless hands-free interaction for answering questions or enjoying music.

Although the full release details and pricing of the AirGo Visions are yet to be disclosed, Solos plans to launch a camera-less version in July, retailing at $249 (around £200 / AU$375). Considering this early announcement, one can anticipate the camera-equipped iteration to be priced competitively, potentially on par with the Meta Ray-Ban glasses at $299 / £299 / AU$449.

It is important to note that the effectiveness of AI-powered smart glasses, like the AirGo Visions, is still a topic of ongoing exploration. While we cannot provide firsthand feedback on Solos' latest offering, TechRadar's Hamish Hector tested a similar feature, 'Look and Ask,' with Meta AI on Ray-Ban's smart glasses. His experience revealed some mixed results. The AI proved to be reasonably useful but faced occasional limitations due to camera capabilities and data overload.

While the glasses encountered challenges in certain tasks, such as tree identification, they excelled at rapidly summarizing complex signs related to parking regulations, underlining their potential value in specific scenarios. As with any AI-driven responses, caution should be exercised, cross-referencing answers to ensure accuracy and minimizing errors.

Nevertheless, the concept of AI-powered smart glasses holds promise, particularly for travelers and individuals with visual impairments. With the AirGo Visions incorporating OpenAI's advanced GPT-4o model, it will be fascinating to see how they compare with the camera-equipped version of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses. In the meantime, you can explore our comprehensive guide to the top smart glasses currently available in the market.