The Harsh Truth About Even Realities G1 Smart Glasses - Review

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Check out my review of the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, here kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5zNXo2Hedeaj6Msi=6DTHZfTD6fuxU09Y

[@zombos22222]

36 hours g1 battery vs meta raybans 4 hours battery /: maybe another reason for removing the speakers and make it thinner, open source will hopefully bring more useful features but my favourite one was also the even ai which was not in the video o.o and navigation works for me for the way home even when its sometimes need to reload but works at the end. still use the rabbit r1 ai because he is the cutest well animated ai with a face and character and no cold textbox, love to listen to halloween stories or play rpgs with rabbit r1 and scan stuff, the voice is very cartoony fun to listen too^^ he gives even each character in a story a very own voice and the devs deliver so many updates and improverments, very sad to see so much hate for such a great lil helper sidekick helps me with coding and problem safing in game development.

[@blubloos]

yeah I would definitely recommend holding on to the glasses. with their commitment to open source, a developer community has sprung up. good things are coming

[@jayleejay]

This is an excellent review. As a public speaker, I've found that if you're experienced with teleprompters, you can deliver scripted presentations without it appearing as though you’re reading. The floating screen may take some time to get used to, but with practice, it can be mastered. You can easily toggle between looking at the script and making eye contact with your audience. I've even managed to do this in small group settings without it seeming like I was reading. The AI feature allows me to deviate from the script and return to it when I’m ready. I do agree that this is a one trick pony and is not something to be worn throughout the day. But because I speak for a living, it has been a game changer for me.

[@XC-Z-cv8qw]

My view is that it becomes too obvious and unnatural for reading scripts if you wear something as pronounced as these glasses.

[@MegumiFushiguro-lg1td]

As a person who've done a bunch of presentations with G1, I can tell honestly, no one thought I looked unnatural while speaking. I just use it as a backup to remind me, so I’m still making eye contacts with the audience and moving my eyes naturally.

[@MegumiFushiguro-lg1td]

You don’t look like you're reading at all, you look great with G1 on, classy and totally not stiff, better than with Ray-Bans, lol.

[@notreallykeven86]

@@MegumiFushiguro-lg1td are you glazing yourself?

[@Stoutobservations]

how was the light leakage? i have a spotlight on me a lot and i just need bullet points on a list for topics.. do you think this would be an issue?

[@APurpleSpy]

Time. Notifications. Directions. These are the only things I've wanted from smart glasses. I have been dying to get my hands on some since google glass. But everything has been weighed down with all of these expectations. I fully understand why people want more but i am over the moon that someone has finally made the sleek, no frills smart glasses i have been dying for for over a decade. I bought these as soon as i heard about them and can't wait to get my hands on them

[@YuhNinja]

Please make a review video or response! I totally agree with you!

[@jamessmooth0076]

Did they arrive? Do you like them? I’m on the fence!

[@beyond81customer]

I think G1 mainly targets people who already wear glasses. For a tech gadget, it might be a bit pricey. But if for a pair of quality glasses, I felt worth paying a bit extra to upgrade to smart glasses. The issues you mentioned are real, some features are 'useful but not perfect.' Luckily ER updates its software fast, so I think it’ll keep improving and be able to do more down the road.

[@marcbollmann]

I think as a first generation product it's pretty solid I think the next generation products will be even better!

[@michael_c2]

I think we might also see products with the same quality but way less price. The way we're seeing fitness trackers now. Like you can get a basic generic Fitbit type thing for 15-20 bucks these days and it's functional. Not hyper accurate but still a pedometer / Bluetooth calling machine

[@FinnbogiRagnarRagnarsson]

A smart ring that you can control by touch and strokes (instead of movement gestures only), would be the accessory those glasses and its software rather obviously need.

[@sireax1638]

In all honesty I don't really see, that you are reading from the telepromter and I have the glasses myself and love them pretty much 😂😅

[@QuietContender]

TBH, when she said that, I was taken aback. You can barely tell she was reading without the clip, and with the clip you could only tell if you were really scrutinising eye movement.

[@carltzy1651]

same i love mine and dont notice shes reading it too looks natural to me

[@rocketcrafter4435]

There are a few things I don't quite agree with. First of all. Speakers. I am happy that there are no speakers, since adding speakers and keeping the sides so slim and make them look like "normal" glasses is pretty much impossible. Less is sometimes more. Second is the "button" position. I agree that it should be somewhere else but maybe not to the side directly. Right in front of the ears would be a better spot, since right at the sides is where I mostly touch my glasses, so always pressing the button by accident all 5 - 10 minutes would be a pain for me. Also about the clip. I'm gonna be honest, I am not the biggest fan. I usually wear glasses that can automatically adjust their tint based on the brightness outside by reacting with sunlight which I would love for these glasses as well. The teleprompter for me is only really good for bullet points and that's also the main part I'd use it for. Also the ray ban aren't for me at all. I hate having cameras on my glasses and I don't like that the only real way to interact properly is with voice. I'm already shy enough speaking to myself in public would destroy me. Also you can actually read novels and such with the even realities which you can't do with the ray ban.

[@michael_c2]

@@rocketcrafter4435 there could be a hybrid type solution or maybe you could add a speaker as an accessory or something. I would get frustrated not having access to a speaker at all. That really limits its ability to replace a smartwatch for instance since Bluetooth calling is such an important feature on those things. I'm sure some people will wear these in addition to a smartwatch and that's fine but now you're all of a sudden keeping track of charging three for things everyday

[@rocketcrafter4435]

@michaelcorcoran8768 most people I know already use headphones. You have to stop thinking of them as smart glasses and more like glasses with extra steps. I do agree that speakers would be cool but its not properly feesable and also would reduce the battery live from 1.5 days down to just a few hours. Also I guess it depends on if you usually wear glasses or not but as someone who does I already take my glasses off everytime before I go to bed. So now instead of putting them on the counter I will just put them in the case. Charging it doesnt require extra steps. You have to remember. Even realities confirmed, that those are supposed to be glasses before everything else. They try to enhance the experience of wearing glasses. And if you do wear glasses and want to use those as your everyday glasses you dont want them bulky. You want them slick without any features that can get you in trouble in certain situations

[@ModProjects4306]

Brilliant video as usual. I’ve been looking at different smart glasses for a while because of a car I owned when they came out. When the BMW M6 V10 came out one of the reasons I bought mine was the HUD. It worked well, speed, Sat nav ext all up in the windscreen. It was awesome. I felt like James Bond every time I drove the car. So. I’d love for a manufacturer to come up with AI HUD driving glasses. Prescription optioned but simply for driving. Text notifications would be useful but ultimately for driver information. Speed, revs and nav warnings for destinations. I see something like this as useful …

[@deanfrazer9408]

Thanks for you review. I was going to get a pair but I have meta raybans also .I'm good with those.

[@Hjenkinsfsh]

I just recieved my G1's and they are limited. I'm hoping there will be software updates to improve existing features or enable new features.

[@gekquad116]

I watched the LTT sponsored video and was curious to see what a non-sponsored take would be. Great video, I won’t lie that I’m still interested in these. Have there been any updates to the glasses/the app that solve some of your gripes? I’m honestly hopefully about an “AppStore” making these better.

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Thanks. Not that I’ve seen so far.

[@stephenpetersen354]

I tried the raybans for a bit and the audio wasnt private enough to take a call. I pref the visual indicator and then take a call with the headphones. The one thing i hope it can do is show the text of a ebook. I would love to have something that scrolls an ebook.

[@dannyorozco]

These glasses are the future. I love them because they don’t have a camera or a speaker, which I find unnecessary and adds extra weight. The main reason I bought them is for the teleprompter feature. Honestly, I don’t see the issue with reading from them; even if I did, what’s the problem? When giving a speech, you can still read from a teleprompter. After all, that's how political figures deliver their speeches!

[@hxr0x]

Thanks for your review. it all just sounds like a software problem that could be fixed with an update. i would like to see an API for the glasses so that you can map your own use cases there. As long as the readability is there, it still seems to be a great product.

[@1966Graham]

Great review - thank you

[@stephenpetersen354]

The other update that i think would make the glasses much better would be an app for smart watches. Put the controls in the watch would make it a lot more user friendly. I'm excited for them.

[@lemonice2885]

I think youve put out a great video! However comparing the g1 to the meta glasses just aint fair. The meta glasses are essentially 100% of the cheapest plastic. The tec might be kinda comparable, but the craftsmanship is worlds apart. Nevertheless your insights have been really helpful!

[@papafiendish6263]

Very nice video. Have you seen the halliday glasses yet?

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Thanks. Yeah, I had a look at them a little while ago. I don’t think they’re ready to buy yet though.

[@BleachRush]

i hear that a lot "it should've been more" but no one is specifying what they're looking for. What features are you looking for and missing? we need to look for proper feedbacks

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

I pretty much said in the video...

[@ikpogs]

Hey am sure you got a dm from DJI yesterday I know the video of the mini mic was not posted intentionally. Please hope they are not upset with you!

[@AlexiBexi]

best review of these glasses. thanks!

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Thanks!

[@masaokema3359]

Thank you for your honest review

[@geor1036]

When I frost heard about these glasses, I was going to buy them for the translation, but immediately lost interest when you mentioned we had to pay for translation. Thanks you for the deep review. Keep it up.

[@AJTrucker]

Did you delete the video about dji mic mini? What happened?

[@wf3212]

Can i use chatgpt on it?

[@robhamilton5057]

i found them to be too small, I did get in touch with them directly but they have no plans to make larger versions of the glasses.

[@robertscott1224]

Maybe try AugmentOS for them?

[@adamjensen887]

The video is so well filmed and edited that it feels like it costs a million dollars

[@MrBearitall]

Did you try using a polarizer filter with them?

[@SomeJohndoe]

These definitely are a first gen product in many ways from software quirks to hardware issues everyone who will buy these (including me when i get the chance) will provide the base knowledge they need going foward to improve later iterations so if you buy these i like that this review was honest and she wasn't just bashing the glasses she laid out the issues you might encounter . I personally with their quirks would choose the G1 over meta because i just prefer to see info than hear it. Also some of the few youtube reviews out there do over hype these and you might go in expecting too much. These glasses are basically like a dumbed down smart watch on your face, having limited scope as to the info they give to you and functionality they offer(there are no health tracking sensors or speakers) however there is enough functionality that for some people they are a useful purchase albeit at a high price because like i pointed out these are a first gen product. Remember how expensive the original samsung z fold was and that device had issues I also strongly agree with the software point, these have lots of potential but the software is holding them back, however recently they opened up their software to the growing community so in a little time we will get to see just how far the functionality of these can be pushed to

[@murdey]

This is a great and honest review. I'm on the fence - if my eye insurance will subsidize them then I'll probably go for it - curious about the third party developer potential now that they're opening up a bit

[@murdey]

Also not big on subscription being required for better translation - still a lot of potential in the product, maybe I'll wait for V2

[@Subiego]

great video I agree with a lot of what you said I bought a pair don't get me wrong they are super cool but I feel we have to wait for some software updates the good thing is they have make it open source so we should see some new things coming to the software in the near future

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Thanks. Yeah, with the recent open source update I'm interested to see how the glasses develop.

[@hakki686]

Great review. I mean who wants to see time/weather/battery information and few notifications 24/7 in your face? I don't and i do not see any use case for them. EDIT. I have to admit they look very good on your face

[@EmuNext]

Honestly? keep them, you look amazing in them.

[@CHINERGO1]

Perhaps the Halliday Glasses that are on Kickstarter could be an answer for the hardware issues you've encountered.

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Yeah, I’m hoping to try them out.

[@CBarvensky]

Great review

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Thank you!

[@iancraig]

Imagine crossing the road, walking, driving while reading them……

[@downrangefuture6493]

You mean like people do on their phones constantly?

[@chrisowens69]

When the user looks up to see the display, it look like they’re about to sneeze. Also, I think the Meta Skyler look better.

[@zombos22222]

As Fulltime Worker the 4 Hours Batterytime are not enough maybe for Part Time Worker or similar, but the 36 Hours from the G1 are very useful Fullday and a Half

[@hyperphrog69]

They're super cool, but having their own ai instead of just being a siri or google assistant interface is kinda dumb

[@DggcvCddvfd]

@hyperphrog69!: “Can these glasses connect to an AI program to solve MCQ questions or not?”

[@SBuk1]

At last an honest review. Thank you.

[@michael_c2]

I The problem with the Ray-Ban glasses is that you're paying with your data. You have to have a Facebook account, it has to use your real name and verify your identity. That's a deal breaker for me. I would much rather pay extra money and not be paying with my data. If I can't use a product without owning a Facebook account and using ID verification... It'd be one thing if you could just use a dummy account like you can with a backup Gmail on a Chromebook or something. But honestly you'd have to pay me to wear those meta glasses. It's a shame too because I appreciate the hardware just like I appreciate their Oculus stuff. But having to have an account with that company is a complete deal breaker

[@Arcensyl-f6h]

I agree; I'd be much more interested in the Ray-Ban glasses if they weren't under Meta. Its a shame, but also I'd rather not have those things constantly collecting data.

[@laebb7304]

Thank you for pointing out the Facebook connection and ID verification. Definitely a deal breaker.

[@redesignedlife777]

i saw a thumbnail of a dji mini mic..... it probably doesnt have on board recording. but i like the shape of it.

[@saumyakhimsaria1917]

These seem to resemble early day smart watches. I’m hoping just like them, the smart glasses have the same growth.

[@anbuade2007]

I have a question on this sizing, do they fit rather small or are they larger glasses?

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

For me they fit just right, they’re not on the bigger or smaller size, because of the design and the material they kind of flex.

[@anbuade2007]

@ thanks love

[@Gabeyre]

I'm not sure if it's your face, but these glasses looks stunning. They look really stunning. I suppose if one wanted them just for the looks. You know, they would be satisfied just by the looks alone

[@tobyclayton2597]

I'd love to see these these in a few generations.

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

💯

[@2Duggy]

Excellent review! Seeing the screen by others is not a problem. It’s no different than seeing those who move their eyes to read a teleprompter- we all can tell anyway - no big deal but, I’m glad they don’t have a camera. I dont need another inferior to the phone camera nor the accusation that Im a perv secretly filming. I don’t care it doesn’t have a speaker. I suspect that actually helps the battery life. I do care about battery life, Also, I appreciate knowing about the touch pads and scrolling. I hope they consider fixing those things with the next design, having to pull out my phone is not a big deal. These are an enchantment not a replacement to the phone in my opinion. The translation subscription is the biggest bummer for me. You are right - the price of translation - proper translation- and navigation needs to be built into the purchase price. If not; deal breaker. Again - thank you for an excellent review ❤

[@AH-yr3ge]

Loved my Ray-Bans but sadly they were too heavy. Gave me headaches constantly :(

[@hanfo420]

meta glasses more useful than having a screen literally on your nose? sorry but wtf

[@Julzaa]

8:52 seeing your "I'm Starting a New Channel!" you are using the display in the glasses yet with the shades we can't see anything unless we really look at it and pause with the worst angle

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

I didn’t use the teleprompter in that video, the HUD was just visible.

[@Julzaa]

@TamaraGabrielUK oh I see! That's worse than I thought then, thank you for replying.

[@UnknownPersononGoogle]

I wouldn’t touch Meta glasses with a barge pole. Giving them access to view inside my house is breaching privacy. I’ll wait until Apple makes smart glasses and that will probably be a game changer.

[@garyw9387]

Great Review Tamara, have you noticed any headaches while wearing these ? I heard there are two bluetooth receivers, one in each arm.

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Thanks. No, I’ve not had any headaches while wearing them. They’ve been very comfortable for me.

[@DggcvCddvfd]

“Can these glasses connect to an AI program to solve MCQ questions or not?”

[@PEPPERKICKS]

I bought the viture glasses. They are nothing more than a monitor great for entertainment, gaming, movies. That's all i really wanted. I feel a heads up display would not feel intuitive in IRL

[@geo4322]

13:23 I was litterly looking at it for the translator feature. I'm not buying at that point

[@my0.02cents]

I just watched a few reviews of this product. Sister, your review is sooo much better than these bigger accounts. It just is. So many of them are sponsored videos. Almost no actually real critical elements that are deal brakers. Just soft ball critiques.

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Thanks for watching ☺️

[@Erika-se3id]

I only want these to translate for traveling and language learning, it’s ridiculous to paywall their best feature. I won’t be buying them now that I know this :(

[@Left_Unite]

i would like something like this for navigation

[@asalto71]

It´s a fantastic product but not for buying for now. It has to develop itself. I m gonna wait.

[@justonbrazda3846]

Hey I was watching that DJI mic mini video when you deleted it!!!! I was only halfway through!!!!

[@nnn-pr3vr]

Haha!

[@MRSMI13Y90]

I think she had a scheduling mixup as its not announced until next week.. saw the video this morning and was about to show a friend and I couldn't find it

[@aaphotofilm]

Yes I already watched it and checked back to see if it's still up so I imagined it got deleted 😅

[@SaiaFT]

@@aaphotofilm lol also came to check if it was still up. It must be on unlisted or private at the moment

[@aaphotofilm]

@SaiaFT yes I thought it seemed too good to be true to releasee a video a week early 😁

[@ritchiehackz2879]

In other words, the operating system is garbage but there’s potential maybe they’ll update hire better designers for the OS.

[@brandon_youtube]

The most Honest G1 review on youtube. These glasses are a vision of the future. But this generation is not ready yet. Its why I'd buy meta glasses now and wait for heads-up display glasses to get better in 5 years

[@trancendedmindpalace]

Went against my earge and waited. Enough reviews convincec me to wait, glad I did.

[@mikescarborough9196]

The glasses that turn anybody into a public speaker.

[@mmills9987]

I understand you want to get views . To describe them as overhyped though feels harsh. This is a small company that would benefit from support in a fair way. Who exactly was overhyping these glasses? They delivered only exactly what was advertised and are commited to upgrades with time. I don't work for them or any company and have no interest financially. I find tech reviewers feel like they need to say something negative to get views and I'm not sure why I expected different from you. I think you can be more creative to get views without being mean. Overhyped and harsh truth is a bit much and can run the product into the ground, preventing further development.

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Many of the reviews I watched hyped up these glasses, which made me excited to buy them and in my opinion those videos were misleading, the reality of using these glasses is everything I mentioned. I stand by what I said in the video whether the video gets views or not. I believe they were in fact, overhyped.

[@mmills9987]

@@TamaraGabrielUK I'm sorry you feel that way. I'm not sure how you were misled.

[@Hjenkinsfsh]

PS they look good on you.

[@atachiuchiha9952]

I would buy them if they were £200. I have the Meta's and the INMO AIR2 which do the job just fine

[@Genera1B1um]

The hardware is few generations better than Brilliant Frame.

[@monetarnie3841]

Tamara Gabriel for president!!!

[@kristinaF54]

I really, really hate how everything is a smartphone peripheral now needing internet and an app to make it even functional, from home appliances, cars, security cameras, bank accounts, and now AR glasses. It's like putting all your eggs in one fragile basket. Hopefully the dominance of the smartphone era will end soon and we can get back to independent, standalone devices that don't require internet access and a smartphone to work or operate.

[@Vgp-rp4iu]

So they don't have a camera, don't have speakers, and cost 700 bucks. The ray bans have speakers, camera, and are 200 bucks. Hmm think I will do the ray bans. Also it's not even like that is a high def display. Now if it showed an actual video where you could watch a movie or something then maybe it would be worth 700 bucks but for what they are there is no way I'd buy them. Also they are ugly AF. Thanks for the video.

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

You’re welcome.

[@CBarvensky]

Got mine today, I’m very disappointed

[@TrevorOtts]

You saved me money

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

👍🏾

[@tulisan1041]

this product is "cool" and all that. but, do you really want another distraction and pay for it?

[@zombos22222]

this is mr.crabs flying shoppinglist wearable $$$ HE WAS NUMBER ONE! 1*

[@ZOMBiEmovieHD]

Highway Extortion! Who’s setting these prices, Scrooge McDuck?

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Honestly, at this price they're such a disappointment.

[@QuietContender]

You think those displays are cheap or something?

[@llmkzz]

looks cool damn

[@WilliamDelnick]

Can someone else see if the heads up display is on (someone in front of you)

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Yes, from certain angles. I mentioned this in the video.

[@WeAreTheDraiken]

I think if you travel to a country you don't speak the language , you would already select the language they speak before going out. Additionally, I'm not really bothered by seeing the green glow of the glasses in a video.

[@AntônioBrennand-c9x]

the fact you are using the glasses rn ruins your vid lol

[@mrstoives2444]

I see the biggest downfall (literally) is trying to read the HUD messages whilst walking, is that you will be concentrating so much on reading the display, you will end up bumping into or falling over objects. I’ll keep with my Metas and (and a VPN). It’s easier having the Ai talking to you than reading it.

[@carbon9179]

I think you're right - There has been this belief or dream that we want HUD's whilst we walk down the street or walk around an environment but for the majority of us I think responding and interacting via voice and sound would create more accurate and less distracing experiences unless you are hard of hearing.

[@nlmaster9811]

That’s just silly, do you walk into a pole every time you read a sign while walking? Not to mention this is transparent.

[@interfector4130]

Are you the least coordinated human being who has ever graced the face of this earth? How do you read signs while driving?

[@Arcensyl-f6h]

@@nlmaster9811 Not only that; many people read their phone while walking anyways

[@Tigs2]

Using smart glasses for shopping reminders 😊 you can save 800 USD if you use a pencil and paper 👍

[@Safsejv-ih2ss]

These glasses SUCK!!! I bought them and I’m currently fighting with customer service just for my money back.. lengthy process just to get a damn shipping label back, caviot is they only give you a 2 week window to return hahahah. My glasses were glitchy and lame. No use to them. Not to mention the customer service at even realities are garbagggeeeeeeee not worth it at alll!!!!! 0/10 rating from a true tech enthusiast !!!!! Learn from my experience !!!!

[@SaiaFT]

Sounds like a bad product

[@theosiegstolz3991]

What a beautiful and articulate black woman. Really enjoyed your review!

[@tiacalilo106]

This sounds unintentionaly racist 😂

[@Thiesi]

@@tiacalilo106 And sexist, of course.

[@cemdasou]

@@tiacalilo106 maybe even sexist too if you like

[@serenataksa]

Amazing gadget for Biden and Kamala Harris!!

[@DggcvCddvfd]

“Can these glasses connect to an AI program to solve MCQ questions or not?”