Smart Glasses from $40: VR Manufacturer DPVR Introduces New Models
DPVR enters the smart glasses market with six models. The entry-level model is available at a competitive price of 40 US dollars.
With a total of six smart glasses, VR manufacturer DPVR aims to expand its portfolio.
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Chinese VR manufacturer DPVR is entering the smart glasses business and presenting six new models by the end of the year. With the so-called G-series, the company, which has so far been known primarily for VR headsets, also wants to compete in the field of AI wearables. The first two models are already available, with the rest following in stages until next year.
The glasses models are named G1 to G6. According to DPVR, five of them rely on so-called “Diagram and Dialogue” processing. This means a combination of AI-based image recognition and voice interaction. This allows the glasses to recognize objects, for example, and provide information about them on command. The G2 model is the only one that omits these functions and is designed as a Bluetooth audio glasses without a camera.
Technically, the models differ only in nuances. The G1, G3, G4, G5, and G6 variants feature an 8-megapixel camera, record videos in 1600 x 1200 pixels, and some also offer image stabilization. The built-in Allwinner V821 chip, combined with 4 GB of storage and 64 MB of RAM, is said to be sufficient for basic AI applications, according to the manufacturer. DPVR states the battery life as six to seven hours of music playback or a good 45 minutes of video recording, which is roughly on par with Meta's Ray-Ban glasses.
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Smart Glasses from 40 US Dollars
An app is required for use, which must be installed on Android (from version 9.0) or iOS (from version 10.0). The cheapest models, G1 and G2, cost 90 and 40 US dollars, respectively, and are available through the company's website. The G3 and G6 are expected to be released in November, the G4 in December, and the G5 model is planned for 2026. DPVR has not yet provided prices for the later models or information on a market launch in the EU.
It is no coincidence that DPVR is turning to the smart glasses market right now. More and more manufacturers are experimenting with wearable AI assistants in glasses format, especially Meta with its Ray-Ban models and the new Ray-Ban Display. HTC also expanded its VR glasses offering this year with the smart glasses Vive Eagle, and Google presented its first Gemini prototype.
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However, a paradigm shift like with Meta is not to be expected. In a statement, DPVR emphasized that it remains committed to the development of classic VR products but sees the combination of optics, AI, and voice interfaces as a sensible expansion of its portfolio. While the company often flies under the radar in this country, it is one of the five largest VR hardware providers worldwide. DPVR headsets are primarily used in professional areas such as training, simulation, or industrial applications.
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