HTC Corporation today introduced VIVE Eagle, a lightweight wearable AI eyewear designed for everyday activities. HTC says the glasses allow “natural interaction” through vision and voice, enabling users to translate menus, capture moments, or take discreet calls without needing a phone or looking at a screen.
HTC VIVE Eagle
Weighing under 49 grams, VIVE Eagle includes a minimal frame design with ZEISS sun lenses, adjustable nose pads, and ergonomically contoured temples. Its open-ear audio system uses large drivers and virtual bass to provide spatial sound without blocking ambient noise.
The glasses are equipped with a 12MP ultra-wide camera and HTC’s VIVE AI voice assistant, compatible with OpenAI GPT and Google Gemini. Users can use voice commands to take photos, record reminders, take notes, or receive dining recommendations.
VIVE Eagle is powered by a 235mAh battery, providing up to 36 hours of standby and around 4.5 hours of continuous music playback. Magnetic fast charging restores roughly 50% power in 10 minutes, allowing quick top-ups from a phone or power bank.
The glasses support real-time translation in 13 languages, including Arabic, Traditional Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Korean, Thai, and Turkish, with captured content converted into spoken audio without additional apps.
Privacy and Security
HTC says privacy and security are central to the design. All user data is stored locally and is not used for AI model training. AES-256 encryption protects device data. A built-in LED lights during photo or video capture, and recording is automatically disabled if the glasses are removed or the LED is blocked. HTC notes that VIVE AI is pending ISO 27001 and 27701 certification.
Quick Specifications: HTC VIVE Eagle AI Glasses
- In-box: Glasses, magnetic charging cable, case, safety & warranty card
- Colors: Berry, Black, Coffee, Grey
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1
- Weight: 48.8 g (with lens) / 42.8 g (no lens)
- Camera: 12 MP ultra-wide (Photo 3024×4032, Video 1512×2016 @ 30 fps)
- AI Models: Google Gemini, OpenAI GPT (beta)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM + 32 GB storage
- LEDs: Capture LED, Status LED
- Audio: 1× directional + 3× omni mics, 2× stereo open-ear speakers
- Battery: 235 mAh (Standby 36 h+, Music 4.5 h, Calls 3 h)
- Charging: Magnetic fast-charge (50% in 10 min, 80% in 23 min)
- IP Rating: IP54
- Lens: ZEISS UV400
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- Inputs: Voice, touchpad, capture button, power/AI button
- OS: iOS 17.6+, Android 10+
Pricing and Availability
Pre-orders run from August 14–31 via the official VIVE store. Retail sales through select Taiwan Mobile plans start September 1, 2025.
- Price: NT$15,600 (USD 521 / Rs. 45,525 approx.)
- Colors: Berry, Coffee, Grey, Black
- Inclusions: Sun lenses, VIVE Eagle glasses case, and two years of VIVE AI Plus
The initial launch is limited to Taiwan, with pre-orders and fittings available at 2020EYEhaus optical service locations and designated Taiwan Mobile OP Experience Stores.
Speaking about the launch, Charles Huang, Senior Vice President of HTC, said,
VIVE Eagle represents HTC’s latest exploration in the realm of intelligent living and personal wearables. By combining our pursuit of design excellence with expertise in immersive user experiences, this product is more than just a pair of glasses – it’s a way to live life with greater freedom. We believe technology should enable self-expression and deepen human connection. VIVE Eagle is a testament to our commitment to creating smart technology that fits naturally into everyday life.