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Even Realities Launches G2 Smart Glasses and R1 Ring, Prioritizing a Camera-Free Design

The company is betting on privacy-first, display-only eyewear controlled by a smart ring.

Overview

  • The G2 glasses and R1 ring are on sale now at $599 and $249, with a limited-time 50% bundle discount and a free R1 for G1 owners who upgrade.
  • The glasses drop cameras and speakers in favor of a lightweight 36‑gram titanium/magnesium frame with IP67 resistance and prescription support from −12 to +12.
  • An upgraded HAO 2.0 optical engine uses micro‑LED projectors and layered waveguides to create a spatial, monochrome display that supports Conversate, translation, navigation and teleprompter tools.
  • Battery claims include more than two days for the G2 with roughly seven recharges in the case and about four days for the R1, which charges via a magnetic puck.
  • Early hands-on reviews praise the hardware but report buggy software, unreliable pairing and imprecise ring input, with Even Realities promising updates and an Even Hub developer platform later this year.