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Even Realities Launches G2 Smart Glasses and R1 Ring Built for ‘Quiet Tech’

The privacy-first design drops cameras and speakers to keep interactions subtle.

Overview

  • The G2 glasses and R1 smart ring are on sale today at EvenRealities.com for $599 and $249, with a limited-time 50% discount on the ring and accessories when bundled and a free R1 offer reported for G1 owners who upgrade.
  • G2 introduces the Even HAO 2.0 optics with a layered micro‑LED waveguide display, weighs 36 grams, carries an IP67 rating, supports prescriptions from −12 to +12 diopters, and delivers up to two days of use plus seven charges from the case.
  • The R1 serves as a discreet touchpad controller made of zirconia ceramic and stainless steel, and it tracks basic wellness metrics like heart rate and steps; it does not work with the older G1.
  • New AI features include Conversate, which can surface context and suggested follow‑ups during conversations and produce summaries afterward, alongside faster Even AI, translate, teleprompter, navigation and other tools.
  • Early hands‑on testing praises the hardware but reports launch‑day software issues such as flaky app pairing, imprecise ring input, and unreliable health data, with the company planning an Even Hub developer platform later this year.