Brilliant Labs, the Singapore-based open-source wearable tech company, has unveiled its second-generation AI glasses—Halo smart glasses—priced at $299 USD, launching globally in November 2025
Lightweight Design Meets Cutting‑Edge AI
Halo weighs just over 40 g and features a classic, matte‑black Wayfarer‑style frame—visually similar to Ray‑Ban glasses but packed with a color microOLED display that projects information into the peripheral vision
It offers up to 14 hours of battery life, thanks to a low‑power optical camera, sensors, and the Alif B1 AI chip with on-device NPU capabilities
AI Assistant: Noa
The onboard AI agent, Noa, processes both visual and auditory inputs from its environment to deliver contextually relevant, conversational responses in real-time—interpreting what it sees and hears intuitively
Users can control hardware via voice—muting the microphone, turning off the camera, or putting the glasses to sleep—preserving user privacy and control
Memory Feature: Narrative
A standout innovation is Narrative—Brilliant Labs’ patent-pending “agentic memory system”. It uses audio and camera data to construct a private, personalized knowledge base that recalls names or conversation details—even years later—while keeping raw data fully protected
Build Apps by Voice: Vibe Mode
The new Vibe Mode allows users to create custom apps instantly using natural language commands. Tell Noa your needs—like a tailored map tool—and it builds an app on the fly, which can be shared or remixed by others—all without touching a line of code Brilliant Labs
Prescription Convenience & Availability
Halo offers anti-reflective non-prescription lenses out of the box, and prescription options are available in over 100 countries via Brilliant Labs’ partnership with SmartBuyGlasses
Pre-orders are live now, with shipments expected in late November 2025, though availability is limited for early adopters
Why Halo Matters
- Halo delivers real-world usability with a fashionable form factor that isn’t bulky or conspicuous.
- Its suite of AI features—especially memory recall and on-demand app building—offer value beyond typical wearable assistants.
- Emphasizing privacy, the open-source platform and local processing model grant users transparency and control over their data
Conclusion
At an accessible price point of $299, Halo smart glasses present a compelling blend of design, privacy-first engineering, and AI innovation. With memory, conversational agents, and voice-generated apps, Halo pushes the wearable space toward more personal, interactive, and creative experiences.
