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Pickle Opens U.S. Preorders for ‘Soul Computer’ AR Glasses

Priced at $799 with delivery planned for Q2 2026, Pickle 1’s sweeping AI claims remain unverified.

Overview

  • The California startup markets Pickle 1 as AI eyewear that records and recalls a wearer’s life using its in-house Pickle OS with so-called “infinite memory.”
  • The company says the glasses anticipate context in real time and can handle tasks such as booking rides, reading messages, making reservations and shopping.
  • Pickle promotes privacy and security features including default encryption, a hardware-isolated decryption enclave, and a fingerprint scanner for biometric unlock.
  • Reported hardware details include a 68-gram frame with a full-color display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, and a claimed battery life of up to 12 hours, with silver and black options.
  • Preorders are limited to the United States, with the site taking a $200 deposit toward a $799 price and deliveries targeted for the second quarter of 2026, while online critics say the concept videos overpromise and urge caution until independent testing.