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EYE Innovations Launch Ultra-Thin AR Glasses with Companion Fitness Ring

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  Published in Health and Fitness on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 at 11:01 GMT by CNET

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Title: A New Player in the AR Glasses Space: Thinner than Meta’s, with a Built‑in Fitness Ring

When the author of this CNET piece first slipped on the new AR glasses, the first thing they noticed was how much lighter they felt than Meta’s Ray‑Ban Stories. The lenses are a fraction of the bulk, and the frame has a clean, almost minimalist look that feels more like a pair of designer glasses than a tech gadget. What makes the experience truly intriguing, however, is that the glasses are not just a stand‑alone display; they come with a companion fitness ring that acts both as a health tracker and a controller for the glasses.

1. Who’s Behind the Innovation?

The glasses and ring are the brainchild of EYE Innovations, a Silicon Valley start‑up that has already carved out a niche in the AR/VR market with its line of micro‑LED displays. The company’s founding team includes former Qualcomm engineers who worked on Snapdragon XR2, and the product was announced at the recent CES 2025 event. Their goal was clear: build an AR experience that is as unobtrusive as possible while still delivering a robust ecosystem for fitness, health, and productivity.

Link to the company’s press release: [ EYE Innovations Launches AR Glasses and Ring ]

2. Design and Build

• Thickness: The lenses are only 1.4 mm thick, whereas Ray‑Ban Stories’ lenses sit at ~2 mm. That extra 0.6 mm makes a noticeable difference when you compare the two side‑by‑side.
• Weight: Each pair weighs 39 g, which is lighter than the 43 g of the Ray‑Ban Stories, but the author found it a bit heavy on the bridge of the nose after a full day of use.
• Material: The frame uses a lightweight titanium alloy, giving it a premium feel while keeping it light.
• Aesthetic: The glasses come in three colors—black, silver, and a new matte‑blue finish—mirroring contemporary eyewear trends.

3. Display & Tech Specs

• Display type: Micro‑LED panels with a 120 Hz refresh rate and 0.5 ppp pixel density, providing a crisp overlay that doesn’t feel pixelated.
• Field of view (FoV): 15° horizontal, 10° vertical—just shy of Meta’s 20° × 14°, but still sufficient for simple notifications, text, and AR annotations.
• Resolution: 1.2 MP per eye, enough to show clear text and icons but not high‑definition video. The glasses are mainly designed for information, not media consumption.
• Battery life: The glasses have a built‑in 1200 mAh battery, giving up to 8 hours of continuous use on a single charge. The ring, powered by a tiny 200 mAh cell, lasts 30 days on a full charge due to its low‑power sensors.
• Connectivity: Dual‑band Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi‑Fi 6. The glasses also support a proprietary “EYE‑Link” for low‑latency data exchange with the ring.

4. The Fitness Ring: More Than a Stylistic Add‑on

The ring is designed to sit on your finger like a regular smartwatch but has a different set of sensors:

• Heart rate: Optical sensors provide continuous monitoring, syncing to the glasses for real‑time health alerts.
• Activity tracking: Accel + gyro data record steps, distance, and even a rough estimate of active calories.
• Temperature: The ring monitors skin temperature, giving insights into body core temperature during workouts.
• Control: By tapping the ring, you can pause/resume the AR display, adjust brightness, or activate “Focus Mode” that suppresses notifications.

The ring’s firmware is open‑source, allowing third‑party developers to create custom apps that can read health data and push commands to the glasses. A companion app on Android and iOS pulls data into Apple Health or Google Fit, creating a seamless health ecosystem.

Link to the ring’s technical spec sheet: [ EYE Ring – Hardware Specs ]

5. Experience & Use Cases

5.1 Everyday Notifications

The author tested the glasses by having a typical day of meetings and errands. The AR overlay displayed phone notifications, calendar invites, and a short “walk reminder” pop‑up that prompted the wearer to step outside for a 5‑minute walk. The notifications were legible, and the ring’s “walk reminder” was delivered with a gentle tap on the finger.

5.2 Fitness & Health

During a jog in the park, the glasses showed the wearer’s heart rate and step count in real time. The ring’s data was instantly reflected in a small AR widget that glowed on the left lens. The user could see a small graph of heart‑rate zones without pulling out a phone or a smartwatch.

5.3 Work and Collaboration

The author tried the glasses during a virtual collaboration session with a colleague. They were able to project a shared whiteboard in the field of view, annotate it with a stylus, and then pass the screen to the other person. The experience was smooth, but the author noted that the 15° FoV was limiting for complex tasks—something Meta's larger FoV could handle better.

6. Comparison to Meta’s Ray‑Ban Stories

While Meta’s glasses have a larger FoV and a slightly stronger processor, the EYE glasses excel in battery life and display quality. The fitness ring is a unique value‑add, giving users a one‑stop solution for AR and health monitoring.

7. Availability & Pricing

• Price: The glasses are priced at $399 with the ring included. The ring can also be purchased separately for $129.
• Availability: Pre‑orders start in early December, with shipping slated for early 2026. The glasses will be available on EYE’s website, Amazon, and select eyewear retailers.

Link to the pre‑order page: [ Order Now – EYE Glasses ]

8. Final Verdict

The EYE glasses, paired with their companion fitness ring, present a compelling alternative to Meta’s Ray‑Ban Stories. Their thin profile and micro‑LED display provide a crisp, low‑latency AR experience, while the ring’s health sensors add a layer of personal fitness tracking that Meta does not offer. The trade‑offs are modest: a slightly smaller field of view and a slightly heavier bridge feel. For users who value a streamlined design and an integrated health ecosystem, the EYE glasses are definitely worth considering.

Key Takeaways:

• Ultra‑thin: 1.4 mm lenses beat Ray‑Ban Stories by 0.6 mm.
• Micro‑LED: Higher refresh rates and brightness mean clearer notifications.
• Fitness ring: A unique selling point that turns the glasses into a health monitoring hub.
• Open firmware: Developers can build custom health and productivity apps.
• Price‑competitive: Same price as Ray‑Ban Stories, but with added functionality.

If you’re on the fence about investing in AR glasses, the EYE + ring combo is a strong contender that could redefine how we merge technology with everyday life.