Blade – glasses from Vuzix for $ 999

The company Vuzix announced the acceptance of orders for "smart" glasses Blade with augmented reality, the cost of which is $ 999. The manufacturer produces such devices for more than 10 years. Most of them are used in enterprises, but there are versions designed for the mass consumer. These glasses are equipped with a thin frame and are compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

However, Blade is not just an augmented reality headset. The device is used with a smartphone running iOS or Android. If you use glasses as a standalone gadget, you must be connected to a Wi-Fi network. In addition, the glasses built a small 8-megapixel camera to shoot video.