As AR wearables continue to get smarter and more connected, they quietly edge their way into mainstream business use. Even Realities just pushed that shift further with the launch of its G2 smart glasses and R1 smart ring. If you’re leading innovation or shaping digital transformation in your organisation, this is the kind of product ecosystem that signals where AR is heading next.
A Bigger Bet on Display-Enabled AR
The new G2 glasses take the foundation of the original model and crank up the optics, ergonomics, and AI horsepower in a single swing.
The star of the upgrade is Even HAO 2.0 (Holistic Adaptive Optics). Think of it as a tightly choreographed optical stack, such as microLED projectors, multi-layer waveguides, and precision-engineered lenses working in sync to deliver cleaner overlays and sharper passthrough. The projectors are now 40% smaller, the lenses 30% thinner, and the display area a hefty 75% larger. It’s a legit step forward in the race to balance clarity with comfort, especially when the 50% sharper detail is also considered.
The microLED engine hits 1,200 nits, which is bright enough for outdoor visibility, and the system maintains 98% transparency when idle. For industries exploring lightweight AR displays such as logistics or field service, this level of visibility and comfort is exactly what workers need in high-movement environments.
Conversational AI Comes to Your Eyeline
What makes the G2 interesting isn’t just the optics but the AI layer sitting on top.
Conversate, the company’s new contextual assistant, listens to conversations and offers real-time definitions, summaries, and contextual info. Rather than feeling like a gimmick, it’s built for real workflow augmentation. Picture frontline workers getting instant technical definitions, onsite consultants pulling up context during client meetings, or global teams enabling fluid multilingual collaboration.
Conversate includes:
- Real-time translation in 31 languages
- Teleprompter mode for presentations
- Voice commands and summaries
- Geomagnetic navigation for precise directional cues
The 27.5-degree field of view and 640×350 resolution aren’t trying to compete with full-blown mixed reality headsets, they’re aimed at task-based overlays, quick info retrieval, and keeping workers’ attention anchored in the real world.
Battery life stretches to two days, backed by a case that holds seven full recharges. Magnesium frames and titanium temples keep weight down but durability high; a combination enterprises care about far more than raw display resolution.
The R1 Smart Ring: Subtle, Powerful Control
This is where Even Realities makes a bigger ecosystem play. Alongside the G2, the company introduced the R1, a smart ring designed as both a controller and biometric tracker.
The R1 handles tap, swipe, and press gestures; providing silent, subtle input without reaching up to touch the glasses. In scenarios where hands-free interaction is crucial (manufacturing lines, logistics floors, healthcare workflows), a ring-based controller solves the “no gestures in public” problem smartly.
The ring also tracks:
- Heart rate
- Blood oxygen
- Skin temperature
- Sleep quality
It rolls that into a “Productivity Score” using mental readiness signals, something that could catch the attention of HR departments exploring wellness-driven performance insights.
With TriSync, the G2, R1, and mobile app link into a unified control layer. It’s not just hardware; it’s an ecosystem. And ecosystems are what win in enterprise procurement cycles.
Developer Support on the Horizon
Later this year, Even Realities will roll out Even Hub, a developer platform for building G2-native apps. This matters more than it sounds. Hardware is only half of an enterprise AR strategy. Developers bring the use cases that justify deployment.
If Even successfully attracts third-party developers, particularly those focused on B2B workflows, it could punch above its weight in the increasingly noisy smart-glasses market.
Pricing and Early Buyer Push
The pricing is aggressively consumer-friendly:
- G2 glasses: USD $599
- R1 smart ring: USD $249
- 50% off R1 for G2 early buyers
- Free R1 for existing G1 customers
Compared to industry competitors that push into the $1,000+ range, this positions Even as a realistic option for scale deployments, not just individual hobbyists.
The Wider Angle
The AR wearables race is shifting from sci-fi goggles to everyday accessories, and Even Realities is planting itself right in that sweet spot between comfort, practicality, and ambient AI. The G2 and R1 don’t scream “enterprise hardware,” but that’s exactly why they’re interesting. They blend into daily life while amplifying it with intelligent, context-aware capabilities.
As AI becomes the connective tissue across all devices we use, smart eyewear like this is inching toward becoming the next personal productivity hub. The question isn’t whether AR glasses will replace the smartphone, it’s which companies will build ecosystems strong enough to get us there.
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