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Mentra Launches $299 Open-Source Smart Glasses With App Store and Cross-Platform Livestreaming

An open MentraOS plus a dedicated MiniApp Store signals a developer-first push for camera- and audio-driven wearables.

Overview

  • Orders are live at $299, with the first 1,000 units slated to ship February 15 and a second limited batch listed for February 28, though one outlet reports March for the next wave.
  • Mentra Live runs the open-source MentraOS, supports a developer SDK that has been available since early 2025, and debuts a MiniApp Store tailored to smart glasses.
  • The glasses focus on livestreaming to major platforms such as YouTube, X, Twitch, and Instagram, with reporting and company materials also citing OnlyFans among supported destinations.
  • Hardware specs include a 12MP front camera with roughly a 119-degree field of view, three microphones, stereo speakers, a 43-gram frame, and an estimated 12-hour battery plus a 2,200mAh case for 50+ hours of additional charge.
  • The design omits a display by intent to extend runtime, and early demos have shown hands-free YouTube streaming alongside utility MiniApps like AI Notes and Chess Cheater.