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Focals can read text messages, connect to Alexa
    2018-10-31  08:53    Shenzhen Daily

A new line of high-tech glasses called “Focals” may be the pair you actually want to wear.

Focals start at US$1,000 and are artfully designed, made of high-quality polymer and come in a variety of colors and styles, a classic square shape and a rounded shape. Users can also choose from prescription* or non-prescription lenses.

At first glance, viewers will hardly notice that Focals are fitted with a slew of futuristic* technology. They come with a holographic* display built into the lenses that only the wearer can see.

“The glanceable and minimalist interface gives you control over what’s happening in your digital world without pulling you away from what’s in front of you,” North, the startup behind Focals, explained.

A small projector located inside the glasses beams information onto the lenses in front of users’ eyes. Other developers have featured this technology in their smart glasses, but it either came out too clunky or the holographic images weren’t rendered in top quality.

The display allows the wearer to scroll through notifications from their phone, such as text messages, real-time weather updates, calendar notifications and turn-by-turn directions. Users can also order an Uber. Focals come connected to Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant, so users can give any number of commands.

(SD-Agencies)

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