For all sci-fi geeks out there, virtual reality eyewear is more real than ever, featuring pieces intended for army use to information and data-heavy contact lenses.
No longer the stuff of fiction, eyewear has become more sophisticated in technology and in looks. As people who always have access to devices such as data-enabled phones and laptops, we are sensitive to information and crave it all the time. What better way to integrate this need into our lives than through specs or contact lenses?
As in line with the countless ways we alter our bodies already through tattoos, piercings and makeup, such eye pieces are capable of making us that much more all-knowing, in the hopes of giving our already powerful brain access to any other knowledge needs.
15 Virtual Reality Eyewear Finds
From Educational Magnifying Glasses to Digital Camera Sunglasses:
Vivian Lau — May 23, 2012 — Unique
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Hi-Tech Projecting Eyewear
Lumus Glasses Lets You View Video, TV and Internet Content
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Augmented Reality Lenses
Innovega iOptik Contacts Will Let You See Multiple Images
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Virtual Eyewear Apps
The Swarovski BE AMAZING Campaign Puts Users in the Spotlight
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Educational Magnifying Glasses
The Alien Eye is Designed to Make the World Globe Interactive
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Augmented Reality Army Glasses
The DARPA Hologram Goggles Make Calling in Air Strikes Easier
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Anti-Squint Magnifying Shades
Dual Eyewear Sunglasses Block the Sun and Magnify LCD Screens
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Internet-Savvy Eyewear (UPDATE)
Project Glass is Googles' Recent Release
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Digital Camera Sunglasses
The Lady Gaga Polaroid Grey Label Shades Blend Tech & Fashion
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Senses-Transmitting Eyewear
Sound Perfume Glasses Enhance Face-to-Face Encounters
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Video Recording Glasses
Vergence Labs Brings You Chic Shades That Record Multimedia
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Search Engine Shades
Google Glasses Put the Web in Front of Your Eyeballs
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Digital Camera Eyewear
The Fuuvi Megane Glasses are Made for the Hipster Photographer
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Tech-Savvy Data Eyewear
Zeal Z3 Goggles Records All Your Information On the Slopes
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Sporty Multimedia Shades
Experience Movies on an Epic Level with the Vuzix Wrap 1200 3D Glasses
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Subtitle-Showing Spectacles
The Regal and Sony Access Glasses Will Make Movies Better for Disabled
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Developer-Targeted AR Eyewear
The XREAL Light AR Glasses Connect to the User's Smartphone
Automotive AI Smart Glasses
The Ferrari x Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Feature Meta AI with Vision
Rimless Smart Eyewear
Eddie Bauer Smart Eyewear Includes Voice Access to ChatGPT
All-in-One AR Glasses
The 'Limicross Alpha' Augmented Reality Android Glasses are Ultra-Advanced
Smartphone-Inspired Accessories
HMD Dropped the Phonecore Range During LFW with Sinead Gorey
Social App-Connected Smartglasses
The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Can Now Post onto Instagram
See-Through Smart Glasses
The Ray-Ban Transparent Meta Wayfarer Shows Off its Internals
Augmented Reality Entertainment Systems
The XREAL Beam Pro is a Dedicated Device for AR
Smart Safety Helmets
SmartHat is the Construction Wearable of the Future
Camera-Equipped AI Earbuds
The Conceptual 'Cell Buds' by Minwoo Kim Capture Environmental Details
Ai Smart Glasses
Solos Has Introduced the AirGo™ Vision Smart Glasses, Featuring ChatGPT-4o
Ultralight Wire-Free AR Glasses
The INMO Air2 Wireless AR Glasses Offers an Immersive Experience
Productivity-Focused Smart Glasses
The ASUS AirVision M1 Has Dual 1080p Micro OLED Displays
Discreetly Connected AR Sunglasses
Everysight Maverick AR Glasses Have a Sony microOLED Display
GenAI Eyewear Shows
Innovative Eyewear Launched the First Generative AI Fashion Show for Eyewear
Futuristic Winter Sport Eyewear
The Oakley Flex Scape Goggle-Sunglasses Hybrid Come in Two Colors
Connected Athletic Eyewear
Minimis Glass Tracks Workouts, Aids with Navigation and More
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
Attachable Eyewear Cameras
The VISOO Spatial Video Camera by Suosi Design is Immersive
Hybrid Experience VR Glasses
The 'Blend' XR Glasses Concept by Mingwan Bae is Interactive
Connected Adjustable Tint Sunglasses
The Chamelo Music Shield Smart Glasses are App-Connected
AR-Integrated Motorcycle Eyewear
The Blucap Moto Motorcycle Navigation Sunglasses are Connected
Child-Focused Mixed Reality Headsets
The Conceptual 'Edi' Mixed Reality Headset is Safety-Focused
Invisible Display AI Glasses
Gyges Labs Launched the World's First AI Glasses with DigiWindow
Refined Hyper-Sporty Sunglasses
The TAG Heuer Eyewear Collection Includes Five Models
AI Eyewear Try-Ons
GlassesUSA's Pairfect Match AI Recommends Styles for Unique Facial Features
Virtual Obstacle Courses
Roblox's Specsavers Obby Lets Players Interact with Branded Virtual Items
3D-Printed VR Headset Concepts
The '0²' VR Headset by RITE Maintains a Comfortable Construction
Biodegradable Smart Glasses Frames
Morrama's Issé Design is a Forward-Looking Concept
Autofocus-Providing Eyewear
This High-Tech Eyewear Boosts Focus On Objects In Your Central View
Immersive Reading Headsets
The Sol Reader Immerses Users into Their Virtual Reality E-Books
Realistic Colored Contacts
Coleyes Offers Fun Options to Transform Your Look
Transforming Liquid-Lens Sunglasses
The 32 Degrees North Muir Sunglasses are Modular
Fluidless Scent-Releasing Facemasks
Hong Kong Researchers Developed a Smart Mask Using Wax Pads
Spatial Computing Glasses
Rokid's AR Lite Device is Intuitive, Comfortable and Wearable
Portable AI-Powered Healthcare Devices
AEYE Health & Optomed's Aurora AEYE is Geared to Diabetics
AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Demonstrations
Vuzix® Will Lead Interactive Demonstrations at CES 2024
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
AI-Connected Sports Glasses
The QIDI Vida AR HUD Display is Built for Active Lifestyles
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Emotion-Sensing Eyewear
Emteq Labs 'Sense' Offers AI-Powered Real-Time Analysis
Classroom-Ready AR Eyewear
The Adventure Whale AR Glasses by SHS Shih are Child-Focused
Gummy Candy-Inspired Eyewear
Gentle Monster Presents its Sweet New Jelly Collection
Visualized Audio AR Glasses
The XRAI Glass Enables the Wearer to See Conversations in Real Life
Color-Changing Eyewear
Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Change Transitions React to UV Rays
Vibration Neon Sunglasses
Tifosi Recently Launched a New Neon Light Collection
True Lightweight AR Glasses
Meta Unveiled the 'Orion AR' as its First Dedicated AR Wearable
Chatgpt-Enabled Eyewear
Lucyd is Set to Supply Students with ChatGPT-Enabled Eyewear
Connected Golfer Headsets
The 'HIO' AR Golf Glasses Concept by Taeyang Kim are Streamlined
Mixed-Reality Headset Smartphones
The Caviar 'Vision' iPhone 15 Pro is Apple Vision Pro-Inspired
LiDAR-Powered Visual Impairment Headsets
.lumen Glasses Guide Wearers with Haptic Feedback
Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays
Looking Glass Unveils the New 3D Glass Displays
Advanced AR-Powered Binoculars
The UNISTELLAR ENVISION Binoculars Elevate Viewing Experiences
Futuristic Eyewear Designs
Oakley Introduces the 13.11 Eyewear Design and It is Stunning
Open-Source AI Eyewear
The Frame Glasses by Brilliant Labs Boast a MicroLED Display
18K Gold VR Headsets
The Apple Vision Pro CVR Edition by Caviar is Priced at $39,900
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Developer-Targeted AR Glasses
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra Creates Next-Gen Mixed-Reality Experiences
AI-Fuelled Everyday Smart Classes
Meta and Ray-Ban Join Forces on the Meta Smart Glasses
High-Power Pro-Grade VR Headsets
The Varjo XR-4 Series Includes Three Models
Whimsical Jelly-Style Eyewear
Gentle Monster Releases the New GENTLE JELLY Collection
Migraine-Relieving Tinted Glasses
Eyewear Brand Zenni Recently Launched a New Migraine Lens
Animal-Identifying Binoculars
Swarovski Optik AX Visio Binoculars Has Integrated AI at CES 2024
Advanced Smart Glasses Designs
Vuzix Corporation Has Launched the M400 Xtreme Smart Glasses
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Shopping App for the Apple Vision Pro
Futuristic Headgear Designs
Oakley Introduces the Limited-Edition Moonveil Collection
Chic Tinted Technology Eyewear
The Ember Niche Runway Collection 2023 is Stylish and Protective
Digitally Enhanced Binoculars
The YASHICA Vision Binoculars Offer Full-Color Night Vision and More
Virtual Reality Education Products
Meta is Launching a New Quest Product to Enhance Classrooms
Audio-Amplifying Glasses
Nuance Glasses Help Those with Hearing Loss
Enterprise-Ready VR Headsets
The PNY PICO Enterprise VR Headsets Come in Three Models
High-Quality Glasses Displays
The XREAL Air 2 Displays a 120Hz Signal with Projected OLED
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Tea-Filled Smartphone Lenses
Gold Peak Tea Created a Golden Hour Clip-On Smartphone Lens
AI-Fueled Night-Vision Goggles
The AKASO Seemor Goggles has True Full Color Vision
Eye-Prescription VR Headsets
Zenni Optical Released Prescription Lenses for the Meta Quest 3
Aerospace-Grade Dynamic Eyewear
District Vision Introduces New and Advanced Eyewear
Assistive Hearing Eyewear
The XanderGlasses Transcribe Audio in AR Subtitles for the Wearer
Connected UV Protection Eyewear
The 'RAX' Smart Outdoor Glasses Offer Eight-Hours of Listening
AI-Powered Retinal Screening Devices
AI Optics Revolutionizes Eye Health Diagnostics
Gamified Eyecare Campaigns
LensCrafters Debuts Blinky's Eye Odyssey with Adventure & Eye Care
Pro-Approved Smartphone Lenses
The Latest Moment T-Series Mobile Lenses Elevate Photography
Featherlight Entertainment Eyewear
The RAYNEO Air 2 XR Glasses Mimic a 201-Inch Display
Ultra-Wide Head-Mounted Displays
The GOOVIS ART Head-Mounted Display is Immersive
Sleek AR Lifestyle Headsets
OPPO's Air Glass 3 Improves Experiences Using AI Technology
Collaborative Professional AR Headsets
The Almer Arc 2 Captures the User's Viewpoint with a Camera
Back-to-School Eyewear Lines
NEVEN Launches a Line of Prescription Glasses and Blue Light Glasses
Sustainable Collaboration Sunglasses
The ARMEDANGELS x VIU Eyewear Collection is Arriving Now
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
Cyclist-Targeted AR Eyewear
LAWK ONE AR Glasses are Connected with 99.9% UV-Blocking Lenses
Artisanally Crafted Futuristic Eyewear
Thierry Lasry Presents a Collection of Futuristic Frames
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Athletic Training Eyewear
'FalconFrames' Track Eye Movement During Visual Training
2D-to-3D Jewelry Try-Ons
Perfect Corp.'s Newest Virtual Try-On Technology Empowers Jewelry Brands
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
K-Pop-Inspired Eyewear
The K-Pop Collection by Zenni Optical Gleans from Style Idols
Augmented Reality Swim Goggles
Form Debuts the Smart Swim 2 & the Product is Available Globally
Connected Motorbike Sunglasses
BMW MotorRad's ConnectedRide Sunglasses Feature an AR HUD
Custom Virtual Reality Accessories
Apple's Vision Pro Gets a New Developer Strap
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Digital Professional VR Headsets
This Office VR Headset Concept by Simon Ljungblahd is Intuitive
Spiralled Shape Contact Lenses
Researchers Unveils the Spiral Diopter with Various Focal Points
Streetwear-Informed Sleek Sunglasses
The Second Wave of Stüssy Eyegear Makes its Launch
anime-inspired glasses designs
Gunnar Optiks has unveiled an anime-inspired Fall Collection
Virtual Eyewear Retailer Experiences
Walmart Optical Virtual Try-On is Available Online
Cinematic Entertainment Headsets
The GOOVIS G3 Max Achieves 5K Resolution with an OLED Display
Gaming Eye Health Partnerships
the*gamehers Partnered with Zenni Optical on Health Initiatives
3D Streaming Camera Models
The Acer SpatialLabs Stereo Eyes Connects Right to Zoom and YouTube
Cognitive Performance Measurement Wearables
The 'Pylot' Productivity Wearable Uses EEG
Amber Lens Gaming Glasses
Gunnar Optiks' Emery Protects Against Digital Eye Strain
Eye-Tracking Interface Smartphones
The Honor Magic 6 Will Feature the Magic Capsule Technology
Blue Light-Blocking Lenses
Gunnar Optiks' Clear Pro Glasses Can Protect the Eyes from Blue Light
Industry-Leading VR Headsets
HTC is Returning to The VR Industry with a New Gaming Headset
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
Ocular Disease-Detecting Apps
Clearly Vision for Apple Vision Pro Checks a User's Eye Sight
Adaptive Reading Sunglasses
32N Sunglasses by Deep Optics Seamlessly Switch Betwee Modes
Prescription-On-Demand Eyewear Services
Thinoptics Recently Launched Prescription on Demand
Eye Care Metaverses
LensCrafters Eye Odyssey on Roblox Educates Gen Z About Eye Health
Glitter-Colored Contact Lenses
The FAIRY 1 Day Shimmering Series Features a Hologram Shell
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
Integrated Smart Eyewear
The Titan Eyex Has a Fitness Tracker Built Into the Design
Pixelated Furnished Eyewear Stores
Bogdan Ciocodeica Studio Designs the New Lunet Eyewear Store
Scuba-Centric Reading Glasses
This Underwater Eyewear Helps Deep-Sea Divers Enjoy Clearer Vision
Social Media-Integrated AI Lenses
Snapchat Launches the New AR Lenses with ChatGPT
Biohacking Eyewear Collections
ANY Biohacking Eyewear Has Interchangeable Lenses
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
AR-Powered Brand Experiences
Marcolin Debuts an AR Experience for Employees and Customers
Curated Affordable Eyewear Collections
GlassesUSA.com Partners with Marsai Martin
Carefree Y2K-Themed Eyewear
Giant Vintage Showcases its 90's-Inspired 'Back to School' Collection
Digital Eye Health Preservation
Blink Eye Uses the 20-20-20 Rule to Reduce Strain
Classes-Free AI-Powered Tablets
The Pad 3D II by Nubia is Showcased at MWC This Year
Electrochromic Lens Sunglasses
ONESEC Eyewear Transitions Instantly Depending on the Environment
Eye-Tracking Technology Functions
Apple Implements Eye-Tracking Features to Recent Products
Augmented Reality Microscope Prototypes
Google Prototypes an ARM with the Department of Defense
Mixed-Reality Headgear Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a Look at the Bounce Vision Accessories
Ultra-Sleek Safety Eyewear
SafetyEyeGlasses Launches the 'Pentax Safety Eyewear Collection'
IR-Blocking Sleek Sunglasses
The Kolari Shades Offer Protection and Comfort in All Environments
Extra-Breathable Contact Lenses
The SkyHy by Hubble Contact Lenses Maximize Oxygen Permeation