Audio glasses such as the Bose Frames Tempo and the Amazon Echo Frames have gained popularity over the past few years, but cinema-display glasses never really caught on. TCL is looking to change that with its Nxtwear G Smart Glasses. TCL says it plans to release the glasses in Australia first, later this month, and that additional markets will be announced soon, but there's currently no word on US availability or pricing. The lightweight frames pack an immersive 140-inch-equivalent display and lush speakers that are great for video calls and Netflix binges on the go, but the the design is downright uncomfortable. This cutting-edge technology could use some honing. Not Quite Cyberpunk Style If I were to make a list of things I love, you’d find television near the top of the very short list. So when TCL announced its Nxtwear G Smart Glasses, I fantasized about a cyberpunk future where I could spend my days cocooned by a 140-inch screen, untethered from the outside world and looking...
With TCL's Nxtwear G Smart Glasses, it's easy to carry an immersive 140-inch display wherever you go, but snug frames and a low-sitting bridge won't fit every face.
Vivid AMOLED display; No charging necessary; Easy to see surroundings while wearing
Expensive; Limited device compatibility; May be uncomfortable for some people