Xrai Glass: Real Life Closed Captions EVERYWHERE you go!!

[@HearingTracker]

Where do you think that the Xrai Glass would help the most? Matthew

[@arnecarlsson9740]

Totally deaf people anytime anywhere!

[@HearingTracker]

@@arnecarlsson9740 YES!

[@AhmieMommy]

I have Auditory Processing Disorder, and I'm a community organizer while also working on several books. I've been using Otter Voice Notes for several years and this would take it to the next level, particularly with how having a mobile device out for captioning has negative attention effects on everyone in the conversation when I'm using it for captions in meetings (as shown by a lot of cognitive & social science research). I would really love to be able to meet my accessibility needs without having a negative impact on the attentional needs of others in meetings.

[@lisamendez5051]

The thing I waited my whole life for as deaf hearing impaired person I'm ready to board on😊

[@WaynoGur]

The most common issue for me is the speaker with a mask. Even with hearing aids, I struggle to understand. I wonder how good it does in that situation? And put them behind plexy glass the task of understanding speech becomes impossible. Remote microphone paired with my hearing aids help. I would like to see how this device would work in that situation.

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Wayno, That's the perfect situation as I would imagine that the glasses would pick up on the visual clues that youre missing from the mask. Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@jontaylor5819]

I wear prescription glasses. Would I wear the Xrai over them? How does that work?

[@suzilittle736]

Wow, this is great news!! Thank you for such a thorough and clear description and review. This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for to help my father-in-law. He's gone about as far as possible with hearing aids and still struggles to follow conversations. As you rightly said, after we've been out to a restaurant or other venue, he is exhausted from trying to follow the conversations. I'm so heartened to hear about this product and will be purchasing forthwith! Thank you so much! ❤

[@HearingTracker]

That’s wonderful to hear! I’m so glad that this video was helpful for you! Matthew

[@tedimercer5187]

OMG❣I knew you would come back with great things from Vegas. This is brilliant. But you stabbed me in the heart when you said it isn't on Apple. I'm all in with Apple. My my hearing aids work with all my devices. My hearing aids are $6,000. These glasses are $375... It is a no brainer & I would use them everyday! But I have a MacBook, iPad mini, iPhone, iWatch & iPod Pro's. I am lost without them. I cannot work without them speaking directly into my hearing aids or I showing me cc - it is about 50-50. But as the person said before me, mask wearers add a whole another layer of muffled hearing problems, my Apple did nothing to help me with the either. I am better than the average bear with lip reading, but I never realized how much until face masks showed up. I also sign well, but only deaf people sign. So, what's a girl to do? I do not relish the idea of two phones and spending even more on an Android 12. Geez, I thought I had this all figured out! But I would LOVE to buy these glasses! What other things did you discover in Vegas? The 21st Century hearing tech is a wonder

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Tedi! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! As far as I understand there is certain software running in new android devices which allow for the augmented reality aspect of the glasses to run, however isn’t present in Apple. Of course this could all change in the future though. Lots of videos on the way so stay tuned 😊 Matthew

[@danscarfe1]

There are unfortunately a couple of incompatibilities with Apple. Firstly they don't support USB-C (yet) and they also don't have the right chips (Qualcomm Snapdragon) inside them to power the glasses. There are dongles and adapters available and we hope to be able to support them soon, but they still won't give the full AR experience. Our recommendation is to buy a cheap Android phone (they start from ~$150), which you just use for XRAI / the glasses, that way you don't have to switch anything, you just use it as a "compute" unit for the glasses.

[@JaneSpencer-ur9bc]

Fabulous idea. I depend on the written word to help me with my hearing in multiple instances. This, if it really works, could be a brain and confidence-strengthening bonus. I can only imagine the first rollout might be less than perfect, but the price is affordable, especially compared to what I pay for top-of-the-line hearing aids. I use my mic in numerous situations and my bilingual daughter and grandchildren who live in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland often speak Italian. I love that it is a new way to address an ongoing problem, and I love the story about the grandfather who inspired the technology. However, I, too, am an iPhone user so will need to wait.

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Jane! Yea I agree the concept is great. I’m waiting with baited breath for the iPhone version. Thanks for taking the time to comment, Matthew

[@CynthiaRatchford]

Yes, I would use these glasses every day in everyday communication with my husband, in stores, doctors' offices, banks, etc. I am 73 and already use an Android talk to text app, Live Transcribe, at all of my appointments and in very small group settings. HAs don't work well for me in the first place and masks are just prohibitive for my understanding anything. Also, I do not sign and do not read lips. I also now enjoy going to the movies again, at Regal Theaters, with my husband and my 12 year old nephew. Regal has had free cc glasses that work well for me, considering my profound hearing disability. CC is a supportive way of life for me. I can't wait to try a pair of these glasses. Thank you for the video.

[@xraiglass]

We cannot wait to hear what you think! Thank you for sharing! 😍

[@xamomax]

I wish they made a super dirt simple version of this specifically for the elderly, that didn't require any phone app, setup, or anything even remotely confusing. If it could be made ultra simple like this, it would be perfect for my 96 year old inlaw.

[@xraiglass]

Thanks for sharing Matthew! 🥰

[@HearingTracker]

Hey XRAI! Thank you for making them! Subscribe for more, Matthew

[@illarraga]

Why not use the glasses as a support for a hearing aid that has one or two directional front microphones (near the glases) directed at the person speaking frontally and that picks up the background sound as something distant and takes that processed audio to the inner ear with the help of the temple of the glasses? I believe that the main handicap of classic headphones (I wear Resound headphones) is the difficulty for their rear microphones to pick up the voices in front , well as a priority. I wouldn't mind wearing glasses that, in addition to helping vision, help better capture frontal conversations and house all the necessary technology in their body. Is there something similar on the market (without subtitles) ? What do you think about this option of glasses + hearing aids? Thanks from Spain.

[@HearingTracker]

Hola! como este por ejemplo: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKXPoJangqyKsLc&lc=UgzFJVt4qe1qyAxfM554AaABAg Gracias, Matthew

[@kyebean]

Mathew, do you ever answer questions on hearing tracker forums? Thanks

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Kye, sadly there aren’t enough hours in the day. If you have any specific questions here is the best place to catch me. Matthew

[@kyebean]

You mentioned it can pair with "remote microphones". In theory Roger On would be ideal for this, however I wonder if it would work, as I don't think Roger mics can be used as a standard input mic for devices other than hearing aids?

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Kye, it all depends on the pairing protocols. In theory the tech is there, but I’d need to reach out to Xrai to answer this. Matthew

[@xraiglass]

Thanks for reaching out Kye! So if the phone is paired with a hearing device such as Roger, it might work as an input bluetooth microphone as one of our employees was able to pair it with her cochlear implant as an audio device option. At this time it can only take in one audio source. Hope this helps!

[@s.f4599]

This is great news! I was at movie theatre this past weekend and missed about half of the dialogue! I mentioned to my friend it would be neat to be given glasses that create closed captions. Then I see this article in newsletter. I will look into these glasses by visiting their website. Clip ons would be great as I wear prescription glasses. I imagine the glasses will aesthetically improve over time or with other manufacturers getting into industry. Thanks for the hopeful news. Stephen F. Canada

[@magnabob]

Will the glass be able to handle prescriptions, such as bifocals? OR are they only for people with perfect vision?

[@xraiglass]

Absolutely! We've partnered with Lensology, who provide custom prescription lens inserts for the Nreal Air glasses. 👓

[@HearingTracker]

YES!

[@AhmieMommy]

@@xraiglass I think you'd be best off creating them as as a fits-over option. I'm so picky about my daily wear prescription eyeglasses that I bought two pairs used when the frames I tolerate best were discontinued. I had clip-on sunglasses for some of my eyeglasses years ago but found I much prefer being able to go to the corner drugstore and get a $20 pair of fits-over sunglasses whenever I inevitably break or lose the pair I've been using.

[@sophiahart9347]

This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing. I will try to buy some.

[@davek3205]

What about if you wear prescription glasses?

[@xraiglass]

Absolutely! We've partnered with Lensology, who provide custom prescription lens inserts for the Nreal Air glasses.

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Dave, Xrai beat me to it!Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@susysoravia587]

How do I buy it in UK. EE haven’t got it. Also I’m on Iphone7 not android. Will this work?

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Susy, sadly they’re currently only compatible with android. Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@jackclevenger4538]

I am enthused about the possibility that a pair of eye gl;asses can provide captioning with and for my daily interactions with others as an individual with significant hearing loss. I do have a question... I suppose that trying to read the captioning on the eye glasses would not be safe while driving a car or am I missing something? Thank you.

[@xraiglass]

Great question! We do not recommend wearing these glasses while operating a machine such as a car. If you are a passenger instead, absolutely can wear these in a car as long as the app is connected to a network or has data. 😃

[@inkpapers-1]

This could be really something for the totally deaf.

[@HearingTracker]

This could be life changing! Matthew

[@debrajabs9523]

My husband's audiologist at the US Veterans Association is trying to get these for my husband as he is now profoundly deaf.

[@HappyHands.]

$1500 for the glasses then $600 after the first year for the transcription service. Not very disabled friendly

[@paulopaniago5972]

@@HappyHands. if there's a free market for it, than the technology will only get more affordable. Perhaps even apple glasses or something like that will be able to compete in this niche. On the other hand, if there is government intrusion, than expect monopoly, never ending restrictions for to use with different applications, eternal fees for automatic services and premium prices.

[@mdfaizakram3572]

I am from India and all the apps mentioned by you do not run in India or are not available on Play Store. Please sir tell me any such app in which I can read the caption of any person's call and that app is available in India. 🙏🏻

[@lourdesporrasdomene542]

🙀🙀Muy interesante!!!!! 👍👍

[@HearingTracker]

Gracias Lourdes, Matteó

[@mdfaizakram3572]

Are these glasses available in India? Do these glasses have Hindi language captions? Please reply sir 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@mimisemptynest2735]

I think these would be great if they were wireless and didn't burn through battery on the phone. Overall, since it requires plugging into the phone with the transcription also showing on the phone, I'm not sure why anyone would want a clunky set of glasses when we can just use the apps to transcribe on our phones. Again, if they were wireless, incognito....

[@derkradfahrer2207]

Thanks for the Video. Very interesting new technology. I missed some Info: Weight, battery life, battery type.

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Der I'm glad it was helpful. I'll do a full review when I have a set in my hands and am able to give you the full specs. Thanks for watching, Matthew.

[@derkradfahrer2207]

@@HearingTracker Thanks for the quick answer. An in depth review would be great. In general the Augmented or Mixed Reality could become an important part in human supporting technology.

[@xraiglass]

The glasses are circa 78g so they are very light. They are powered by your phone, so as long as your phone is charged, your glasses will work :)

[@brendakerr6128]

I would like to hear comments from actual users that still struggle with hearing aids in noisy environments such as a restaurant. Are they better than Google live transcribe? And are they helpful at the movies or at a lecture ? Obviously I would expect them to be amazing in quiet settings with a couple of other people.

[@xraiglass]

Great question! It can pick up different speakers around you. It uses a technology called Beam Forming, which effectively places a wall around you and the speaker(s) so as to not pick up the conversation around you and it has noise cancellation built into it. However, we recommend differing microphone options either phone, glasses, speaker, or even a bluetooth mic dependent on your environment e.g. in a boardroom, or in a noisy bar.

[@watermain48]

I'm not a fan of closed captions at all Matthew. I even turn them off on your videos. I can see these being very useful for some people though. Thanks for an informative video.

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Bill! They certainly were impressive. Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@bobbednar3926]

Since they're using Bluetooth, they must be using a battery, right? Rechargeable? I also wouldn't buy them until they are Apple compatible. If someone needs their vision prescription changed regularly/yearly, how easy is it to change prescription? Are there separate lenses that can be 'swapped out' without having to get entirely new XRAI glasses? Finally, as someone who is fussy about the aesthetic of my glasses, I can't see wearing these all day as my regular pair; they do NOT have any cosmetic appeal.

[@xraiglass]

iPhone compatibility (part) coming soon :)

[@bobbednar3926]

Is there a rechargeable battery in them? How many hours before recharging? And how easy to change prescription?

[@xraiglass]

@@bobbednar3926 These glasses are powered by your phone. The battery is dependent on your phone's charge. Typically we are seeing 3-4 hours on continuous use but this can be increased by plugging the phone into the power or a wireless battery pack.

[@HappyHands.]

$1500 for the glasses then $600 after the first year for the transcription service. Not very disabled friendly

[@anthonysemonephd8421]

Purchasers MUST be aware in the USA as to State Law regarding the legal requirements relative to recording conversations. In States requiring bilateral consent, in the absence from the other person of explicit permission for the recording and storing of any communications between/among others, that would, e.g., in PA be a 3rd Class Felony to do so w/o such permission. While I'm not a lawyer, I'd respectfully suggest that any purchaser have legal advice from an attorney whom the trust within their local jurisdiction. Just sayin'

[@mimisemptynest2735]

I think the ADA would get around this. I've been told I can't use live transcribe in certain environments due to company policy of non recording. I've simply said, I can appreciate your company policy, but are you attempting to violate my rights as a disabled person? It usually shuts them UP!!!

[@caspareisermann]

You really love hearing yourself talking! 2 min before anything meaningful was said.

[@HearingTracker]

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