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Smart Glasses Maker to Take Preorders for Augmented Reality Developer Kit

Smart glasses supplier Vuzix announced a preorder program for its upcoming Vuzix Blade augmented reality smart glasses developer kit. The company highlighted the compact size of the glasses, in a Friday announcement, comparing them to conventional sunglasses. The Blade is…

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an example of where AR “is going to be,” delivered in a form factor “that people will not be embarrassed to wear in public.” The Blade weighs under 3 ounces, including camera, CPU, sensors and batteries, said the company. The $1,997 kit includes a pre-production set of smart glasses and an upgrade to production hardware when it’s available commercially, said Vuzix. Kits are expected to ship early next year.