Solos Unveils Lightweight AI Glasses and Privacy Kit for Camera Models

Solos has launched two new smart glasses: the camera-less AirGo A6, weighing just 19 grams, and a Privacy Kit for its camera-equipped AirGo V2. The AirGo A6 is significantly lighter than competitors like Meta's glasses (54–60 grams), focusing on voice interactions, with features such as an AI assistant, real-time translation, and calendar reminders Source: The Verge. The Privacy Kit, priced at $79, includes transparent temple arms to reveal the absence of electronics and a clip-on privacy shield that physically blocks the AirGo V2's camera Source: Gizmodo.

Privacy Concerns

Smart glasses have faced backlash over potential surreptitious recording. Solos' privacy kit aims to address this by offering a physical way to disable the camera in sensitive venues like courts or cruise ships Source: Wired. However, critics note that clip-on solutions may not prevent bad actors from removing them later Source: Wired. The company also offers the AirGo A6 without a camera entirely, which Wired suggests may be a more effective privacy assurance.

Market Context

Meta dominates the smart glasses market but has faced criticism for its camera features, including a silent addition of face recognition code Source: Wired. Solos positions its privacy-focused accessories and lighter designs as alternatives, while other companies like Google and Samsung prepare their own XR glasses Source: Wired. The AirGo A6 pricing and availability remain unannounced Source: The Verge.