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$35 DuckDuckGo Glasses never need to be charged and are designed to protect privacy

DuckDuckGo is using a marketing stunt to show that glasses don’t have to be a privacy nightmare.
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DuckDuckGo is using a marketing stunt to show that glasses don’t have to be a privacy nightmare.
A pair of glasses that never needs to be charged, works without a smartphone app, and poses no privacy concerns – that’s how the first pair of sunglasses from Google competitor DuckDuckGo takes on Meta Smart Glasses.

Meta Smart Glasses ($379 on Amazon) are becoming increasingly popular, mainly because they provide constant access to an AI assistant and cameras for recording point-of-view videos for social media. However, smart glasses are not only expensive and require regular charging, many people also have concerns about their privacy when they encounter someone wearing smart glasses.

DuckDuckGo has now unveiled a pair of glasses designed to avoid all these drawbacks. According to the product page, the DuckDuckGo Paso Robles never needs to be charged, requires neither a smartphone app nor an internet connection to use, and is designed not to infringe on the privacy of people nearby. This comes as no surprise, since they are conventional sunglasses rather than smart glasses.
 


DuckDuckGo is using privacy concerns surrounding smart glasses for a marketing stunt. The result, however, is not only a charming advertising campaign but also a relatively affordable pair of sunglasses with a lifetime warranty that promises UV400 protection. The logo is placed where the cameras are typically located on smart glasses. The lenses are polarized.

Pricing and availability

The DuckDuckGo Paso Robles sunglasses are now available at Knockaround for $35. The store also ships internationally, though the price does not include shipping and import fees.
 

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> Expert Reviews and News on Laptops, Smartphones and Tech Innovations > News > News Archive > Newsarchive 2026 08 > $35 DuckDuckGo Glasses never need to be charged and are designed to protect privacy
Hannes Brecher, 2026-08- 3 (Update: 2026-08- 3)