HTC has entered the smart glasses market with a new model. The “Vive Eagle,” developed under the Vive brand, does not feature a display, unlike the company’s previous VR products. Positioned as a direct competitor to Meta’s Ray-Ban series, the glasses are initially available only in Taiwan.
HTC Vive Eagle Officially Launched
The Vive Eagle uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 processor for hardware. Its 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera allows for photo and video capture. Photo resolution is 3024 × 4032 pixels, while video resolution is 1512 × 2016 pixels. The device can record video at 30 fps. Equipped with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, the glasses utilize artificial intelligence systems developed by Google and OpenAI.
Shiftdelete.netThe Vive Eagle, notable for its transparent body, can analyze its surroundings and respond to voice commands. Another notable feature of the product is its multilingual translation capability. This real-time system supports Arabic, Traditional Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Korean, Thai, and Turkish. The glasses feature an integrated speaker system and can play music continuously for up to 4.5 hours with its 235 mAh battery.
The Vive Eagle, priced at approximately $520, is planned to be available in markets outside Taiwan next year. The product’s screenlessness, offering a user experience through direct voice interaction and environmental analysis, is notable for its AI-enabled interface, while AI-enabled support expands the experience.
According to other developments in the industry, Samsung appears to be taking steps in this area. According to reports from South Korea, Samsung is working on a new smart glasses model without a screen. These glasses, expected to be equipped with a camera, microphone, and speakers, will also be powered by AI.
The device will reportedly respond to voice questions based on image analysis and support functions such as photo and video recording. The product is also expected to support live streaming on social media platforms. The launch is expected in the first half of 2026.
The trend for screenless AI-powered glasses, initiated by Meta with the Ray-Ban series, is prompting major industry players to develop similar products. HTC’s Vive Eagle model has become one of the first concrete examples of this competitive market.
