"Projector maker XGIMI has turned up at CES to launch its own range of AR glasses, but don't get the champagne out too soon. MemoMind is a new brand under which its AI-infused eyewear will be sold, with two distinct units arriving at some point in the near future. The company says it has leveraged its know-how in optics and engineering to produce glasses which are unobtrusively light, all the better for blending into your daily life."
"Unfortunately, the company is using microLED displays rather than waveguides, making them a far harder sell for a lot of would-be users. After all, putting something that small so close to your eye but behind your prescription means it's a painful experience for short sighted folks to focus on text. As I explained in my Halliday review, this technology is no friend to the glasses wearers who would otherwise be the ideal early adopters."
"The glasses are just a vehicle for the company's AI assistant, promising translation, summarization, note-taking, reminders and contextual guidance. Unlike some of its would-be rivals, XGIMI says its platform will switch between OpenAI, Azure and (Alibaba's) Qwen depending on what it thinks will offer you the best result for each task. Naturally, we'll need to get them in to test before passing final judgment on their qualities but, you can color us naturally hostile to those damn microLEDs until we're convinced otherwise."
XGIMI is launching MemoMind, a line of AR glasses with two models: Memo One with dual-eye displays and integrated speakers, and Memo Air, a lightweight single-eye model weighing 28.9 grams. The glasses are offered in eight frame styles with five temple designs and can accommodate prescription lenses. An onboard AI assistant provides translation, summarization, note-taking, reminders and contextual guidance while switching among OpenAI, Azure and Alibaba's Qwen to optimize results. The devices use microLED displays instead of waveguides, which can cause focusing difficulties for short-sighted and prescription wearers. Memo One is slated for pre-order at $599.
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