Rollme's new $70 smart glasses boast 8MP centered camera, dual silicone mics, and real-time AI translation
The smart glasses market is getting crowded with devices that are either very expensive (looking at you, Ray-Ban Meta) or frankly, not great. But Rollme’s latest AR glasses look quite promising, at least on paper, and they’re launching with a spec sheet that seems almost too good for their $69.99 price tag.
The VivaView’s design is fairly unassuming. They feature lightweight frames that come in black, white, or transparent, and photochromic lenses that automatically darken in the sun—a nice touch at this price. Meanwhile, the right temple arm holds the two control buttons as well as the charging port.
However, where they differ from their competition is in the placement of their cameras. Rollme has placed the 8MP Sony sensor along with a flash dead-center on the bridge—not on the temple arm like most competitors. We're told this setup provides a "more natural perspective" for your first-person photos and videos. The camera can record "1200P anti-shake HD video", not the sharpest (Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 can shoot in 3K), but we’ll assume it's at least a step above 1080p.
Like most smart frames, the VivaView also doubles as wireless earbuds. They pack AAC speakers for open-ear listening and dual-silicone microphones with noise reduction for taking hands-free calls over Bluetooth.
VivaView glasses promise a bunch of AI-powered experiences
Where things get really ambitious is the "AI." Beyond a standard voice assistant for setting reminders and checking the weather, the VivaView claims to offer real-time translation and object recognition. The company says you can also ask the assistant to play music, find recipes, or send messages, but the press release stops short of clarifying which apps it supports or how it integrates with third-party services.
Tech giants like Google and Meta have poured billions into making these features work, and they’re still not perfect. We are really not holding our breath for a $70 pair of glasses to offer flawless real-time translation and object recognition. That said, if you keep your expectations grounded, the VivaView looks like a very promising option for anyone wanting to experience the promise of AR glasses without spending a bomb on something like Ray-Ben Meta Glasses.
Finally, the VivaView glasses pack a 290mAh battery, which the company says lasts a full day. It takes roughly 70 minutes to fully charge the glasses.
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