I lastly discovered sensible glasses I like sporting at CES

I can’t faux to have an extended historical past with sensible glasses — AR, XR, VR, or anything. I’ve worn pairs right here and there, however I’ve usually felt just like the shows have been both too awkward or the strapped-in sensation gave me instant movement illness. So, I believed I’d undergo CES 2026 like another 12 months, with solely my trusty (low cost) sun shades to maintain me firm.

Then, I heard about Even Realities and its up to date Even G2 design, and determined that I’d put my spotty historical past on the shelf for a day. I headed to the Las Vegas Conference Heart, tracked down the corporate’s CEO, Will Wang, and requested if I might strive on his glasses.

I couldn’t be happier that I did.

The very first thing that caught my eye — pun meant — in regards to the Even G2 was the truth that they seem like common glasses. There’s no front-facing digicam, no thick show in every lens, and no bulk across the body, effectively, aside from the crucial contact controls that sit behind every arm. As a man with longer hair, although, I already knew these bigger controls would disappear with out a second thought. They did.

From the second I placed on the Even G2, it felt like I used to be sporting regular glasses, to the purpose the place I really put them too near my eyes. At first, I believed I will need to have been doing one thing improper, as I couldn’t actually see the illuminated inexperienced textual content fields. Nevertheless, a fast slide down my nostril, and I used to be in enterprise. I set about resizing the nostril pads for an ideal match and listened to Will element a few of Even Realities’ design selections.

He talked about nearly instantly that he and a few of his workforce had frolicked at Apple, and it exhibits. The Even G2 really feel polished but sensible, sturdy but smooth, and I may need zoned out a couple of times taking a look at them on my face within the tabletop mirror. In my protection, I don’t usually put on glasses, so I used to be merely getting used to the thought of frames I might put on on a regular basis — no prescription required. You’ll be able to, in fact, go for prescription lenses at an extra value if wanted. There’s additionally an elective sun shades clip-on, which has the added bonus of constructing the show a bit simpler to see in opposition to cluttered backgrounds.

Now, I do suppose I used to be fortunate that Will sized me up as I obtained to the sales space and grabbed a spherical pair of the Even G2 for me to strive on. They sort of remind me of Harry Potter’s glasses, however in a barely thicker, extra grown-up means. Even Realities additionally gives a square-framed model of the G2 should you’re after the basic Clark Kent look, however I’m fairly happy with the pair I attempted on.

If I needed to choose one hiccup with the Even G2, although, it might be that I’m simply not used to sporting glasses but. I’m nonetheless determining tips on how to place the frames on my nostril, which has led to a good squeeze or two the place I’ve felt like I couldn’t breathe from my nostril fairly proper. That’s largely gone away as I’ve continued to put on them, nevertheless it’s actually price mentioning for individuals who don’t spend their days in glasses.

Now that I’m achieved gushing over the {hardware}, let’s pivot to the sensible a part of the sensible glasses: Even Realities’ intelligent set of AI-enhanced options. Sadly, I couldn’t determine a good way to take photos of the show contained in the glasses, so that you’ll have to provide me somewhat good thing about the doubt as I describe issues. However first, a be aware on the Even G2’s controls.

If you happen to simply choose up the glasses themselves, you’ll handle every part from the contact pad pictured above. It wakes with a double faucet, navigates with a swipe, and opens the extra menu with an extended press — just about the identical as should you have been sporting Bluetooth earbuds. Whenever you get to that menu, you’re met with a reasonably good slate of choices, together with Conversate, Translate, Teleprompt, and Navigate, all of which I plan to make use of throughout the remainder of my time at CES.

Of the bunch, I believe I’ll most likely get probably the most use out of Navigate and Conversate as soon as I go away Las Vegas, however I’m most excited in regards to the latter. Conversate on the Even G2 works like an enhanced transcription, following together with each halves of your dialog, making notes and creating an AI abstract as you go. Extra impressively, although, it additionally seems for context inside your dialog.

Whereas speaking to Will, we obtained on the subject of among the executives at Lenovo’s Tech World keynote, and I watched the Even G2 rattle off every particular person’s place and firm to me in actual time. And, should you’re fearful about remembering all of the notes the glasses feed you, don’t fear, as they’re saved within the Even Realities app for later evaluation.

As for the Navigate function, I hope it’s fairly self-explanatory. In my thoughts, it really works like a heads-up show, offering a visible cue of the place to show and when as you go about your on a regular basis life. I’m probably not certain whether or not it’s finest meant for strolling directions or driving, however I’ll most likely begin on foot earlier than possibly testing my bike.

Given the possibility, I’ll additionally fortunately leap again into the Translate function, as I’ve worn a couple of different sensible glasses right here at CES that supply related options. Will was form sufficient to demo that one for me by talking a couple of sentences of Chinese language, and I felt just like the Even G2 did a reasonably good job of translating. I can’t say I used to be immediately in a position to converse Chinese language again to him, which may very well be a sticking level should you attempt to use the glasses in your individual life, however they really feel rather more pure than pulling up a cellphone to make use of Google Translate.

Maybe probably the most thrilling a part of my time with the Even G2 was that on the finish of it, Will had one other pair for me to take together with me for additional exploration. And, within the hours since I first met him, discover I’ve. I’ve saved the Even G2 just about glued to my face as I’ve walked round Las Vegas, bouncing from one appointment to the following. Via all of them, I’ve picked up praise after praise on my glasses, with just one or two shut mates remembering that I don’t often put on them.

In that point, a lot of the controls that I initially struggled with have grow to be second nature. I’m a professional at discovering the contact pad behind my ears, and I’ve skilled myself to make use of the glasses’ look-up gesture to verify a notification with out utilizing my palms.

There’s, nonetheless, one factor I’d nonetheless like to check out, and that’s the Even Realities Even R1 sensible ring. It’s a small companion to the glasses that takes over for the contact pad, letting you navigate and faucet with out having to carry your hand to your ear. I, in fact, didn’t have one ready for me after I went to the sales space, largely as a result of sizing uncertainties, nevertheless it’ll be one other good technique to increase my wearable horizons.

And, as I head off to mattress as CES attracts to its previous couple of days, I’ve tucked my Even G2 again of their carrying case, which additionally occurs to double as a wi-fi charger. I’m guessing this may grow to be a part of my every day routine, preserving the frames totally charged every morning so I’m prepared to check out an increasing number of options after I get up.