I wore AI glasses for a week, and now I'm convinced dedicated AI devices are a dead end
The author tested Rokid AI Glasses Style for a week as a potential smartphone alternative but found the AI features underwhelming and poorly executed. Despite being a solid contender compared to products like Meta Ray-Ban glasses, the device highlights broader issues with dedicated AI hardware. The experience led the author to conclude that standalone AI devices are ultimately a dead end in consumer tech.
- ▪The author tested the Rokid AI Glasses Style for a week as a first experience with smart glasses.
- ▪The glasses are seen as a legitimate alternative to Meta Ray-Ban glasses but suffer from flawed AI execution.
- ▪Other dedicated AI devices like the Rabbit R1 and Humane AI Pin faced similar usability and functionality issues.
- ▪The author believes wearable AI devices fail to effectively replace smartphone functions.
- ▪Google Glass once symbolized the future of wearables but was discontinued due to limited consumer appeal.
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