Why use Metas Ray-Bans and their single AI, when this new Vive pair will give you three?

Date:
Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:15:05 +0000

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HTC has just announced a new Vive wearable, but its not another VR headset instead its a pair of stylish AI glasses.

FULL STORY ======================================================================HTC has a new pair of smart glasses called the Vive Eagle They boast many of the same features as their rivals You can only get them in Taiwan right now

HTC has just announced a new Vive wearable, but its not another VR headset instead its a pair of stylish AI glasses called Vive Eagle. And Im feeling twinges of jealousy towards anyone that can get a pair.

Thats because these smart specs could put up a good fight against the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses Ive come to love (as well as the new Oakley HSTN specs
that take the RayBans and make them a smidge better).

Hardware-wise, Vive goes beat for beat with the competition. It boasts a 12MP snapper as well as open-ear speakers, and a solid battery life of up to 36 hours of standby time and 4.5 hours of music playback while still boasting a sleek 49g design.

Where I think it truly shines however is its AI. (Image credit: HTC)

Thats because while Vives own assistant can help you with tasks it can also team up with your choice of ChatGPT or Google Gemini rather than locking you to one service like how Metas glasses are entirely dependent on Meta AI.

As weve come to expect from AI companions, Vive also makes clear that all
user data is stored locally on its glasses meaning it isnt used for model training. When using third-party AI services your data is also anonymised to provide improved privacy.

Rounding off the AI upgrades, Vives specs are better with languages. Metas AI currently lets its smart specs translate between English, French, Spanish, Italian and German, Meanwhile Vives assistant supports Arabic, Traditional Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Korean, Thai, and Turkish.

And I cant ignore the Eagles striking design. Im boring enough to want to
grab the translucent black pair, but the slightly see through berry red, blueish gray, and coffee brown all look beautiful and each perfectly
highlight the specs blend of fashion and technology.

Though with a Wayfarer-like shape, these glasses perhaps dont create enough
of their own personality from a silhouette perspective. (Image credit: HTC)

Unfortunately they wont be easy to get your hands on.

Firstly, the Vive Eagle specs are currently exclusive to Taiwan. Specifically you can find them at 2020EYEhaus premium eyewear locations and designated Taiwan Mobile OP Experience Stores.

Secondly, they are pricier than some of their rivals, such as the Meta Ray-Bans and their new Oakleys collaboration.

Viva's glasses are currently up for pre-order, and when they launch on September 1 theyll cost NT$15,600 (New Taiwan dollars).

That comes to about $520 / 385 / AU$795 which is higher than the most expensive Meta Ray-Bans at $379 / 379 / AU$539, and the $499 / 499 / AU$789 Oakley smart glasses with PRIZM lenses (ignoring the UK where the Oakleys are over 100 more).

Ill need to try the Vive Eagle glasses out before passing judgement, but
there is seemingly a lot to love here, and as the AI glasses competition
heats up with Meta Connect promising next-gen specs, and Android XR due next year Vives Eagle wearable is a welcome addition that I look forward to
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