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AI Smart Glasses Launch: Free Year, Then Paywall
23 Apr
Summary
- Smart glasses feature an AI named Goya, acting as a tour guide.
- Kickstarter campaign raised over $400,000 in September 2025.
- AI features require a paid subscription after a 12-month trial.
L'Atitude 52°N is launching its new smart glasses, featuring an AI named Goya, designed to assist travelers. The glasses can act as a tour guide, offering information about artworks and landmarks. Users can ask Goya questions and, with permission, have the device analyze photos of their surroundings. The company's founder, Gary Chen, also noted that Goya can provide restaurant recommendations.
The Berlin-based company's journey began with a successful Kickstarter campaign in September 2025, raising over $400,000. Despite initial shipment delays and the cancellation of one model, L'Atitude 52°N has announced an official release date. The "Berlin" model will be available for pre-order on May 19 and go on sale May 26, priced at $399, with an additional $50 for photochromatic lenses.
A key aspect of the offering is the "AI feature trial," which provides full AI functionality for 12 months. After this period, users will need to subscribe to continue using the AI features, or they will be restricted to basic functions like media capture and music playback. The cost of this future subscription service remains undetermined.
