So, there’s a new player in the world of smart wearables, and it’s called Halo X. These are a pair of smart glasses with a built-in display and some serious artificial intelligence (AI) features. The startup behind them, simply called Halo, introduced the device on Wednesday. Their pitch is bold: glasses that give you “superhuman intelligence.”
Now, what does that really mean? Basically, the glasses come with a microphone that can constantly record your surroundings. Imagine having the ability to recall a conversation you had earlier, word for word, just by asking. You can even shoot questions to the built-in AI chatbot, and the answers pop up right on the tiny screen in front of your eyes.
The People Behind Halo X
The idea comes from two Harvard dropouts, AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio. If those names ring a bell, it’s because they’re the same duo behind the I-Xray app, which went viral after being linked with Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. The app caught attention (and some criticism) because of a demo showing how it could be misused to reveal people’s personal information without permission.
Privacy Questions
And yes, with Halo X, the privacy conversation is back. According to a TechCrunch report, the glasses record audio, turn it into text, and then delete the audio file. Sounds neat, but here’s the catch: there’s no indicator telling people around you that they’re being recorded.
The founders defend this by saying they want the device to look and feel like normal glasses. They’re essentially trusting buyers to follow the rules and ask for consent in places where recording without permission isn’t allowed.
The AI Magic Inside
Under the hood, Halo X actually uses two AI systems. Google’s Gemini handles things like chatting, math, and reasoning tasks, while Perplexity kicks in when you need information pulled from the internet.
Interestingly, the device doesn’t have a camera or speakers. All the output you get is text on the built-in display. Halo calls this “private by design,” and claims it doesn’t train on or sell any of your conversations.
Pricing and Availability
If you’re already thinking of grabbing one, here’s the breakdown: Halo X costs $249. For India, that comes to about ₹22,521 after conversion fees. Pre-orders are open now, and shipping is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026.
The Bigger Picture
Halo isn’t the only one making moves in this space. Recently, the HTC Vive Eagle AI Smart Glasses launched with Zeiss lenses and an AI assistant. Lenskart is also stepping into the game with upcoming smart glasses powered by Snapdragon chips. And of course, all eyes are on Meta’s Hypernova smart glasses, rumored to launch at around $800.
