The best smart specs
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Rumours are swirling that Apple has its sights on developing a pair of augmented-reality (AR) glasses to rival Google’s.
Until they come out, here are specs with appeal that will change the way you see the world.
Sony SmartEyeGlass
Sony’s rival to Google Glass is augmented-reality binocular eyewear that works as an accessory to compatible Android devices. Its features include an ambient light sensor and built-in camera.
£745, UK RS, Buy it now
Snap Spectacles
For social media lovers, Snap Spectacles record 10 seconds of circular video at a time for sharing on Snapchat or other apps like Twitter. As smart glasses go, they’re pretty cheap and cheerful, but are great if you want to take a stealth pic.
£129, Spectacles, Buy it now
ICE Theia Glares
If you’re into photography these smart glasses let you take sharp images and record high-quality HD videos at the press of a button. They also have a music player with 8GB of memory.
£109, Amazon, Buy it now
Oakley Radar Pace Glasses
Sporty specs. Oakley’s real-time voice-activated coaching system will create a training programme, track your performance and coach you as you run or cycle. The frames are fitted with removable earphones, three microphones and internal sensors, including an accelerometer, gyroscope and humidity sensor.
£320, Wiggle, Buy it now
Garmin Varia Vision
If you already have a favourite pair of sunglasses Garmin’s Varia Vision In-Sight Display attaches to your specs to give you performance data, directions and prompts for calls or texts. It pairs nicely with the Varia rear-view radar to let you know if there are vehicles behind.
£350, Garmin, Buy it now
