These AI glasses hit $1M in pre-orders in 72 hours and have features missing from Meta Ray-Bans

"The popular Meta Ray-Bans smart glasses are about to get a lot more competition, including from big tech companies like Samsung and Google. On August 26, Rokid launched a Kickstarter campaign to try to nail down $20,000 in pre-orders for its smart glasses by October 10. Less than 72 hours later, Rokid Glasses had already cleared over $1 million in pre-orders. I'm not sure anyone in the tech industry is all that surprised."

"With all of that tech inside, the Rokid Glasses weigh 49g -- the same as Meta Ray-Bans -- and have a very similar physical footprint to the flagship Wayfarer style of Meta Ray-Bans in black. Also: 5 Meta Ray-Ban upgrades I want to see on September 17 The Rokid Glasses will retail for $599, compared to $299 to $379 for Meta Ray-Bans, $299 for Brilliant Labs Halo, $599 for Even Realities G1, and $399-$499"

Rokid launched a Kickstarter campaign on August 26 seeking $20,000 in pre-orders and reached over $1 million in pre-orders within 72 hours. The Rokid Glasses merge convenient photography, earbud-like audio, a quick-access AI assistant and an AR head-up display. The glasses support 89 languages, can shoot horizontal or vertical photos, include a 210 mAh battery, offer native ChatGPT support, provide an Audio Memo feature, and use magnetized pop-in lenses. The device weighs 49g, matches the Wayfarer-style footprint of Meta Ray-Bans, and will retail for $599, positioning it as a feature-focused choice for early adopters.

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