Jet Black frame

Sunglasses – $299

Photochromic – $349 (choice of grey, green, amber, rose, or blue lenses)

Translucent Grey frame

Sunglasses – $309

Photochromic – $359 (choice of grey, green, amber, rose, or blue lenses)

Premium Bundle – $398

– Rokid Ai Glasses Style

– 1.60 Prescription lens

– Photochromic lenses

Here’s the full press release:

Rokid Launches the World’s First Open AI Ecosystem Smart Glasses — Ultra-Light, Prescription-First, and Built to Work with ChatGPT, Qwen, DeepSeek, and More 

A 38.5-gram, display-free AI glasses platform featuring a dual-chip architecture and global accessibility focus—bringing AI into everyday wear and accelerating the mainstream adoption of smart eyewear, starting at $299. 

Las Vegas, NV — January 6, 2026 — Rokid, a global pioneer in human-computer interaction and AI-powered eyewear, today unveils Rokid AI Glasses Style at CES 2026. Style is a display-free, voice-centric AI glasses built for all-day wear, combining an open AI ecosystem, prescription-first design, dual-chip architecture, and a strong commitment to global accessibility — starting at $299. 

Weighing just 38.5 grams, Style is among the lightest full-featured AI glasses on the market. Designed as premium eyewear rather than a gadget, it represents Rokid’s answer to the industry’s long-standing dilemma: how to deliver powerful AI functionality without compromising comfort, style, or battery life. 

After more than a decade focused exclusively on AR and smart glasses, Rokid positions Style as a defining step toward what many industry leaders now describe as the next major personal-computing shift — the “iPhone moment” of AI glasses. As noted by tech visionary Kevin Kelly during a recent visit to Rokid, “Smart glasses will be the next iPhone.” 

Why It Matters — The World’s First Open AI Ecosystem Without Lock-In in Eyewear 

Unlike most smart glasses locked into a single AI model or regional service stack, Rokid AI Glasses Style is built on an open, global AI strategy. 

Style supports multiple AI engines, including ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Qwen, and integrates with global services such as Google Maps and Microsoft AI Translation, enabling AI use across regions and languages without ecosystem lock-in. 

Beyond AI models, Rokid is committed to open global partnerships. In China, Rokid has already connected services such as payments, insurance, ride-hailing, car control, and health, and launched an AI Agent Store — a developer-first platform that allows third-party AI agents to

run natively on smart glasses. 

This open ecosystem will gradually expand to international markets, reinforcing Rokid’s vision of AI that is borderless, flexible, and user-controlled. 

What Sets Style Apart — The Industry’s Most Comprehensive Prescription & Lens Ecosystem 

Prescription compatibility is not an add-on — it is core to Style’s design. 

Rokid introduces a comprehensive global online prescription service, addressing one of the biggest adoption barriers in smart eyewear. Style supports a correction range from plano to ±15.00D, covering: 

– Myopia 

– Astigmatism 

– Presbyopia 

– Progressive lenses 

– Functional lenses (photochromic, tinted, blue-light, UV, polarized, anti-reflective) 

Style features ultra-thin lenses with anti-scratch coatings and dynamic photochromic lenses available in six color options, transitioning from clear indoor glasses to stylish outdoor sunglasses in ~25 seconds. 

Through Rokid’s global prescription platform, users can upload prescriptions online and receive custom lenses within 7–10 days, delivered directly to their door. 

“AI glasses are becoming the most natural interface for the next era of computing. Clarity is a fundamental human right,” said Zoro Shao, Global General Manager at Rokid. “With Style, our goal is simple: make advanced AI truly usable, comfortable and accessible for everyday life. And we ensure that prescription requirements never limit a user’s access to wisdom and technology.” 

Core Innovation — Four World-First Innovations Setting New Industry Standards for AI Glasses 

Rokid has consistently pioneered foundational technologies now becoming industry norms. With Style, the company introduces or advances four world-firsts: 

1. World’s first open, global AI ecosystem in eyewear

2. World’s first dual-chip AI glasses architecture (now widely embraced across the smart glasses industry) 

● NXP RT600 handles low-power, always-on tasks 

● Qualcomm AR1 manages AI and imaging workloads 

3. World’s first AI glasses supporting voice interaction in 12 languages 

4. World’s first AI glasses with true multimodal interaction + AI shortcuts 

Style supports voice interaction in 12 languages and translation in 89 languages, along with multimodal input that includes voice commands, physical controls, head gestures and AI shortcuts. Users can nod to answer calls, shake their head to end them, and activate predefined AI functions quickly and hands-free. 

Designed for Everyday Use — Featherweight Comfort, All-Day Battery Life and Premium Optics 

At 38.5 grams (1.36 oz), Style is significantly lighter than comparable products (e.g., Meta Ray-Ban Gen 1 at ~49g; Gen 2 at ~51–53g), making it genuinely wearable throughout the day. 

Designed to look and feel like premium eyewear, Style features: 

● Aviation-grade titanium alloy hinges 

● Air-cushioned liquid-silicone nose pads 

● Classic D-shaped frame design 

Thanks to its dual-chip architecture, Style delivers up to 12 hours of typical daily use and over 24 hours of standby time on a single charge. 

Built for Daily Style Personalization and Creators — Triple-Format Imaging Without Compromise 

Style offers two frame colors — Jet Black and Translucent Grey — paired with diverse lens options, allowing users to adapt the glasses to fashion, lighting, activities, or mood. 

Equipped with a 12MP Sony sensor, open-ear audio, advanced imaging, and 4K capture, Style introduces a creator-ready triple-format imaging system: 3:4/4:3/9:16. 

Unlike most smart glasses that support only one shooting format, Style enables instant, platform-ready content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more — no cropping, no post-editing required. 

What’s more, Style supports continuous video recording of up to 10 minutes, significantly exceeding the typical ~3-minute limit of comparable products such as Meta Ray-Ban.

Whether capturing cinematic scenes, square-format moments, or vertical social content, users can effortlessly switch formats, ensuring every shot is platform-ready without the need for cropping or post-editing — giving Rokid a significant competitive edge in creator-friendly smart eyewear. 

Competitive Pricing and Availability 

Designed to balance the industry “impossible triangle” dilemma: wearability & comfort, functionality & performance, and long battery life, the Style integrates multimodal AI interaction, precision prescription optics, and lightweight, with a global retail price starting at $299, excluding tax. 

To address the high cost of prescription lenses, Rokid is offering a “Golden Bundle”, which includes 1.60 index prescription lenses with photochromic functionality. While comparable devices from other brands (ex.Meta Ray-Ban) can cost over $579, the Rokid Style Golden Bundle is priced at $398, making advanced prescription-compatible AI glasses more accessible. 

Rokid AI Glasses Style are available for reservation, with an early-bird offer that allows customers to place a $1 deposit and receive a $20 discount. This reservation period precedes the official global online launch on January 19, 2026, when the product will become available through Rokid’s global website as well as selected online and offline retail channels worldwide. 

At launch, Style will debut in Jet Black, with a second colorway, Translucent Gray, scheduled to follow in March 2026. Together, the two color options echo Rokid’s design philosophy and product slogan — “Twice the Style” — expressing the fusion of smart glasses functionality and dual fashion aesthetics. 

“Leave Nobody Behind”: A Commitment to AI Glasses for Social Good and Accessibility 

In a move to democratize technology for the visually impaired, Rokid also announced an accessibility initiative aimed at supporting blind and low-vision users, recognizing that audio-based AI glasses can serve as “digital eyes.” Customers purchasing Style for a visually impaired user will receive a $20 subsidy, lowering the price to $279, with additional launch promotions reducing the cost further. 

“Globally, over 1 billion people have vision impairments; 43 million are completely blind, and two-thirds live in the Asia-Pacific region. They don’t need screens or cool AR displays. They are urgently calling for an AI glass that is lightweight, long-lasting, and has powerful perception capabilities to serve as their “eyes.” This is one of the most important reasons we accelerated the launch of Style.”said Zoro Shao, Global General Manager at Rokid.

“Technology shouldn’t just be a toy for the few; it should be a light in everyone’s life,” added Zoro. “Our mission is to leave nobody behind.” 

A Decade of Focus on AR Glasses: Accelerate the Mainstream Adoption of AI Glasses 

Rokid has spent more than a decade focused exclusively on smart glasses. In 2025, the company launched Rokid Glasses, the world’s lightest full-function AI & AR glasses with display, setting a global Extended Reality (XR) market record with over $6 million raised, and began shipping mass-production units worldwide by December—demonstrating Rokid’s ability to move from innovation to real-world deployment. 

Building on this momentum, Rokid AI Glasses Style removes the final barriers to mass adoption — weight, cost, prescription compatibility, and ecosystem openness —accelerating the transition of AI glasses from early adopters to everyday users. 

About Rokid 

Founded in 2014, Rokid is a global pioneer in augmented reality (AR) and AI, focused on creating human-centered smart glasses that seamlessly integrate intelligence into everyday life. As one of the industry’s earliest innovators, the company is widely recognized as the first to deliver smart glasses with open, global AI access, enabling real-time translation and AI interaction across platforms and regions. 

Rokid serves consumers, developers, and enterprise users globally and hosts China’s largest XR developer community, with over 20,000 registered developers and 5,000 enterprise partners. Recognized for engineering and design excellence, Rokid has received the CES Innovation Award for three consecutive years and the German iF Design Award five times. 

For more information, please visit https://global.rokid.com/ 

Media Contact: 

Yuanfang(Irene) Long Email: branding@rokid.com

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XREAL 1S: The XREAL 1S redefines its entry level flagship wearable displays, with up to a 171-inch spatial screen, 1200p HD resolution, and a 52° field of view running at a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Featuring dual Bose-tuned speakers and automatic electrochromic dimming, it delivers an immersive, cinema-grade experience anywhere. The new model boasts a brighter display (≈700 nits), a lighter 82g frame, and improved durability with a reinforced USB-C port and updated carry case. Powered by the XREAL X1 spatial computing chip, the 1S offers 3DoF tracking for advanced AR modes, allowing users to anchor virtual screens, build 360° workspaces, expand to ultra-wide 32:9 displays – all without external hardware.

XREAL NEO: XREAL NEO is a compact powerhouse that does the work of two devices in one; it serves as both a DisplayPort video hub and a 10,000 mAh power bank. With a built-in USB-C cable, metal kickstand, and magnetic quick connect, NEO replaces the need for a separate AR adapter and power bank, so users can carry less and start faster. It delivers up to 30W charging input and 20W output on battery, and up to 45W output when paired with a 65W+ wall charger – eliminating battery anxiety during long sessions. Beyond power, NEO boosts performance across devices; it upgrades a Nintendo Switch from 720p handheld to 1200p TV mode through XREAL 1S glasses, and takes SteamDeck gameplay from 800p / 90 Hz to 1200p / 120 Hz.

Here’s the press release:

XREAL Expands Its Dominant One Series AR Ecosystem with New 1S Glasses Boasting 1200p Optics and Neo Power Hub 

XREAL builds on the award-winning One Series augmented reality glasses legacy with its most accessible and portable AR experiences yet, transforming how people work, play, and stay powered up 

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XREAL, the global market share and sales leader in consumer augmented reality (AR) glasses, today announced the expansion of its award-winning XREAL One Series lineup with the XREAL 1S, a new standard for premium wearable displays at unbeatable value. Additionally, the company released XREAL Neo, a compact power hub that combines a high-powered portable battery with DisplayPort video pass-through into one sleek device. 

The XREAL One Series achieved massive success with the launch of the XREAL One and XREAL One Pro spatial display glasses, earning critical acclaim and dozens of industry awards for innovation, display performance, comfort, and design. The new XREAL 1S builds upon that momentum, making XREAL’s ecosystem even more powerful and accessible for everyday users, gamers, and mobile entertainment fans. 

XREAL 1S: Premium AR Made More Accessible 

The new XREAL 1S sets a new benchmark for entry-level AR glasses, serving as a mid-generation refresh and market replacement for the initial XREAL One glasses that were released in December 2024. XREAL 1S delivers an immersive, cinema-grade experience anywhere. It projects an average 171-inch spatial screen while increasing core specs compared to its XREAL One predecessor. XREAL 1S increase resolution from 1080p to 1200p FullHD; it increases brightness from 600 nits to 700 nits; it increases standard RGB from 100% to 108%; it increases field of view from 50-degrees to 52-degrees; it increases aspect ratio from 16×9 to 16×10; and it maintains the ultra-smooth 120Hz max refresh rate. Additionally, users can experience a screen of up to 500 inches thanks to the One Series’ ability to make its virtual screen larger or smaller at the touch of a button. XREAL 1S does all this while lowering the price from its predecessor, XREAL ONE, from $499 to $449. 

Featuring Sound by Bose technology, the XREAL 1S glasses were tuned by Bose engineers to deliver lifelike audio. They also feature automatic electrochromic dimming to adapt to lighting conditions in real time, keeping visuals crisp and comfortable indoors or out. With a lightweight 82 gram frame, users can enjoy extended sessions with improved comfort and immersion while resting assured their eyes are facing no added strain thanks to XREAL’s multiple certifications from TUV Rheinland for eye comfort standards. 

Powered by the award-winning XREAL X1 spatial computing chip, XREAL 1S delivers native 3DoF tracking for advanced AR modes that allow users to anchor virtual screens and expand viewing real estate to ultra-wide 21:9 or 32:9 displays. A reinforced USB-C port and new protective carry case make it the most travel-ready One Series device yet. As with the XREAL One and XREAL One Pro, XREAL 1S also supports the XREAL Eye add-on, a camera module that enables 6DoF spatial anchoring, POV photography and video recording with virtual environment overlay capabilities. 

“Every XREAL One Series product has raised the bar for what wearable displays can achieve,” said Chi Xu, CEO and Co-Founder at XREAL. “With XREAL 1S, we’re not only lowering the cost of entry, we’re doing so while boosting specs and performance, and improving optics. We’re proud to deliver XREAL 1S and maintain XREAL’s leadership position at the center of the conversation for innovation, design, and entertainment in AR.” 

XREAL Neo: Power, Performance, and Portability 

XREAL Neo is a major leap forward for power users that need extended battery life for longer sessions. XREAL Neo serves as both a DisplayPort (DP Alt Mode) video hub and a 10,000 mAh power bank, eliminating the need for multiple adapters or chargers. Most exciting, XREAL Neo allows XREAL owners to use their AR glasses with Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. 

With its built-in USB-C cable, magnetic quick connect, and fold-out metal kickstand, XREAL Neo is designed for true grab-and-go use. It supports 30 W input and 20 W output on battery, and up to 45W output when connected to a 65W or higher wall charger, enabling fast power delivery across mobile devices and handheld consoles. 

Beyond battery life, XREAL Neo and 1S AR glasses unlock unique video performance gains across portable gaming platforms. When it comes to Nintendo Switch, Neo enables the popular handheld to stream video to XREAL AR glasses — all without the native, previously required, dock. As Nintendo Switch’s on-board screen is 720p at 90Hz and supports 1080p via video pass through, Neo and XREAL 1S enable users to experience their favorite games at 1080p up to 120Hz. For SteamDeck owners, they can experience up to 1200p at up to 120Hz when using Neo with their XREAL glasses. 

“With XREAL 1S and XREAL Neo, we’re extending the reach and capability of the XREAL One Series ecosystem,” said Xu. “XREAL 1S brings true cinema-quality spatial displays to more people than ever before, while XREAL Neo redefines what’s possible in portable AR by solving one of the industry’s biggest limitations – power and performance on the go.” 

Real 3D: Experience Content in New Ways 

XREAL is also unveiling Real 3D, a new 2D to 3D video conversion feature that enables users to experience any content in 3D. Unlike other 3D solutions, XREAL’s Real 3D requires no apps or special software, has no DRM restrictions, and no proprietary players – it’s all powered natively by the X1 spatial computing chip. 

Users can simply enable the feature in their glasses settings and enjoy any movie, streaming service, video game, or their own photos and videos in immersive 3D. Real 3D is now available on XREAL 1S and XREAL One Pro; users can update their glasses to unlock this functionality via xreal.com/ota. XREAL delivers 3D the way it should be: simple, universal, and frictionless. 

Availability 

XREAL 1S and XREAL Neo are available starting today through XREAL.com, Amazon and BestBuy.com. XREAL 1S is priced at $449 USD, while XREAL Neo is available at a special launch price of $99 USD from January 4 to February 4, before increasing to $119 USD thereafter. XREAL Neo is expected to begin shipping in February 2026. 

You can view additional images of XREAL 1S and XREAL Neo here. For more information about XREAL, 1S and other One Series glasses, or other augmented reality solutions, please visit www.xreal.com. For journalists interested in reviewing XREAL One Series AR glasses, please email xreal@lightspeedpr.com. 

About XREAL 

XREAL is the global leader in the design and manufacture of consumer AR glasses. XREAL has pioneered several core innovations that are transforming the AR industry, including its proprietary optical technologies, and its uniquely consumer focused products. XREAL was first to popularize the concept of connecting AR glasses with existing computing devices. 

CONTACT: Taylor Szabo, Global PR Manager, taylor.szabo@xreal.com 

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What follows is the marketing language for the new Fallout glasses, which you can check out here, including the special offer described below (and it should be available on Amazon at launch next month). They’re available in your choice of lens technology:

Drawing inspiration from the Brotherhood’s legendary Power Armor, these glasses sport a weathered aviator design with flexible spring hinges. Equipped with GUNNAR’s patented blue light–blocking lenses, G-Shield smudge and scratch-resistant coating, subtle +0.2 diopters for enhanced focus, and a wraparound fit, all to protect your eyes whether you’re exploring the wasteland or venturing into a vault.

Officially licensed by Amazon Studios, each pair comes with hidden Fallout Easter eggs and arrives in collectible packaging, including a custom Area 51 case, a microfiber pouch, a cleaning cloth, and a 12-month warranty.

The full launch is expected in mid-January. To celebrate the pre-order window, GUNNAR is offering a limited-time bonus: purchase a Fallout Vault 33 or Brotherhood of Steel frame, and you’ll receive a free GUNNAR mystery box, no S.P.E.C.I.A.L. stats required.

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The Rokid Max 2 AR glasses take the original Max glasses and upgrade them with better color and edge clarity, a larger 300-inch virtual display (when paired with the Station2 unit), and more stylish frames, all without adding weight.
Amazon link

Glasses & Computing Console Bundles
Adds multi-screen productivity, flexible screen placement, stable object anchoring, and dozens of entertainment and productivity apps to your Rokid AR glasses experience.

Rokid AR Spatial: Deal price: $499 (usually $689) – 29% off
This is Rokid’s latest spatial computing bundle, combining its industry-leading Max 2 AR glasses with the new Station2. Offering a 300-inch virtual display, multi-screen displays, and enhanced app support.
Amazon link

You can also check out my review of the Rokid AR Spatial for How-To Geek at this link.

Rokid Joy2: Deal price: $409 (usually $578) – 29% off
Get Rokid’s best Max 2 AR glasses and step into spatial computing with the original Station computing unit.
Amazon link

Spatial computing unit upgrades for existing Rokid AR glasses owners
Rokid Station2: Deal price: $239 (usually $299) – 20% off
Rokid Station2 upgrades the experience with a faster processor, better controls, a 300-inch display, and spatial computing support, turning Rokid Max 2 glasses into a more capable, console-like entertainment and productivity hub.
Amazon link

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• Fallout Vault 33 (Collab with Amazon Studios): MSRP: $99 / Deal: $52.49 (47% off)
• The White Wolf (The Witcher Franchise): MSRP: $99 / Deal: $74.25 (25% off)
• Ciri (The Witcher Franchise): MSRP: $99 / Deal: $74.25 (25% off)
• Borderlands 4 Ripper (Borderlands Franchise): MSRP: $74 / Deal: $55.50 (25% off)
• Dume (Formerly Stark Industries Edition): MSRP: $89 / Deal: $66.75 (25% off)

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Sale Announcement

From today to December 4th, Gunnar Optiks, a leader in blue light-blocking eyewear, will host five sales throughout November, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday. You can also find Gunnar glasses on Amazon.

• Black November Kick-off Bundle Sale (Today to November 6th):
• GUNNAR is slashing prices by as much as 49% OFF. Plus, up to $100 in saved value by giving away a kid’s case for their popular ‘Cruz’ frames, an extra case, three microfiber cloths, and free shipping with any purchase at full price.
• 20% OFF Rx Sale (November 6th to November 27th):
• Throughout November, Gunnar Optiks will offer 20% off all prescription orders for every style and lens tint. 
• November Bucket Sale (November 18th to November 27th):
• Several of Gunnar’s most popular glasses will be available for deals as low as $20, $30, or $40, plus free shipping.
• Black Friday + Cyber Monday (November 29th to December 4th):
• During Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Gunnar Optiks will offer up to 30% off nonprescription orders for most styles, excluding:
  • Fallout Vault 33
  • Call of Duty Ghost
  • tokidoki Fall Collection
  • Tahoe
  • Kista Collection

Gunnar glasses are perfect for long gaming sessions, working in front of a screen, or for anyone who prioritizes eye health. They are designed to prevent the effects of Computer Vision Syndrome, including eye fatigue, blurred vision, dry eyes, and headaches.

Reviews

The Gunnar Overwatch D.VA Tokki Edition and Pacifica with Clear tint are designed to block 35% of blue light at 450nm, while the Amber lenses block 65%. Both lens types block 100% of UV. The frames are also available with prescription lenses. As with other Gunnar glasses using GUNNAR-Focus lenses, they feature a dual-sided anti-reflective and smudge-resistant lens coating.

I’ve covered Gunnar glasses before, including the potential benefits of blocking blue light from displays, and these are more of the same, one in cat eye in the style of the popular game, Overwatch, and the other in a traditional round style.

The Overwatch D.VA Tokki Edition glasses come with a collector’s glasses case, microfiber pouch, and microfiber cleaning cloth. The Pacifica glasses come with a flat-fold glasses case, microfiber pouch, and microfiber cleaning cloth. They’re both great glasses, but the cat eye design is particularly striking on the Overwatch D.VA Tokki Edition glasses!

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I’ve covered Gunnar glasses before, including the potential benefits of blocking blue light from displays, and these are more of the same, just with an ash and orange frame in the style of the popular game, Overwatch. What I show in the photos is the Amber lens version.

In the box, you get a microfiber pouch and microfiber cleaning cloth, both with double-sided Overwatch visuals. Whether you’re a fan of Overwatch or not (shout out to the My Hero Academia collaboration!), these are a nice pair of glasses.

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I’ve covered Gunnar glasses before, including the potential benefits of blocking blue light from displays, and these are more of the same, just with a super stylish frame. What I show in the photos is the Amber lens version.

In the box, you get a flat-fold glasses case, microfiber pouch, and microfiber cleaning cloth.

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We’ve covered Gunnar glasses before on Armchair Arcade, including the potential benefits of blocking blue light from displays, and now the company has unveiled new mineral glass technology, as well as new Tahoe frames. You can check out the latest Gunnar glasses on their website or Amazon.

Gunnar has said they’ve raised the bar for clarity, scratch-resistance, and color rendition by releasing the first-ever blue-and UV-light light blocking computer glass lenses made from mineral glass, which is the same material used in the highest-quality cameras and NASA’s top telescopes.

Further, it’s stated that Gunnar had to overcome serious engineering hurdles to produce these lenses with a 0.2 diopter of focus power and to get the Clear Pro and Amber tints perfect. The Mineral Glass lenses debut with a stylish new frame inspired by the Crystal-Clear water of Lake Tahoe. Like all GUNNAR glasses, they can be purchased with HSA and FSA accounts.

The press release follows.

Press Release

Media Contact:

Michael Farino

Managing Director

New Era Communications

gunnar@newerapr.com

Gunnar Optiks Expands Clear Pro Lens Line with New Mineral Glass Technology & New Tahoe Frames

GUNNAR’s first blue-light-blocking mineral glass lenses, featuring the same materials used in high-end camera and telescope optics, provide unparalleled optical purity, durability, and color rendition

CARLSBAD, CALIF., October 9, 2024 — Gunnar Optiks (aka GUNNAR), the preeminent manufacturer and pioneer of premium computer eyewear, today announced the launch of its new plastic-free Mineral Glass lenses, available in both Clear Pro and Amber tints. This new technology builds on the excitement generated by the release of Clear Pro lenses earlier this year, expanding GUNNAR’s product offerings to deliver the most optically pure, scratch-resistant, and distortion-free lenses on the market. The Mineral Glass lenses make their debut in GUNNAR’s latest frame, the Tahoe, which draws inspiration from the pristine clarity of California’s largest, deepest and clearest alpine lake.

The launch of these Mineral Glass lenses marks a significant engineering milestone for GUNNAR, as they are the only blue light blocking glasses with mineral glass lenses available today. Mineral Glass has long been regarded as the pinnacle of lens technology for its ability to deliver perfect color rendition and clarity without distortion or haze. To adapt this material to GUNNAR’s standards, the R&D team overcame challenges to incorporate GUNNAR’s signature 0.2 diopter of focusing power to reduce eye strain, while ensuring the lenses met the company’s high quality and performance requirements for blue light blocking and color accuracy.

“Mineral Glass lenses have set a new bar for the eyewear industry,” said Joe Croft, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of GUNNAR Optiks. “These lenses required significant engineering ingenuity to achieve the unique combination of GUNNAR’s patented technology, including our 0.2 diopter focusing power, Clear Pro and Amber tints, and G-Shield® Premium Plus lens coating. This is the first time anyone has been able to bring the clarity and durability of mineral glass to blue light blocking eyewear. Our team’s dedication and expertise have resulted in a product that not only enhances the visual experience for creatives, gamers, and professionals, but also sets a new standard for what’s possible in the eyewear industry.”

The Purest Optics Combined with Unmatched Durability

GUNNAR’s Mineral Glass lenses are made from the same material used in high-end camera and telescope optics, delivering superior scratch resistance and shock-proof durability. They are available in two options: the popular 65 GBLF Amber, designed to block harmful blue light and optimize contrast, and the new 20 GBLF Clear Pro lens, which offers ultra-precise color rendition and high fidelity.

Each lens features GUNNAR’s patented lens technology, which includes advanced coatings that eliminate glare, reduce eye strain, block harmful blue light and 100% UV rays, and resist smudging. By incorporating these coatings and the distinctive GUNNAR focusing power, the new lenses provide a viewing experience that reduces eye fatigue, making them ideal for long hours of digital work, video editing, and gaming.

Introducing Tahoe: Style Meets Innovation

The Tahoe frame is GUNNAR’s latest addition, showcasing a modern rectangular design crafted from high-quality Italian acetate and lightweight aluminum magnesium alloy. Weighing in at just 20 grams, the Tahoe is as comfortable as it is durable, perfect for all-day wear. Its elegant yet functional style is inspired by the crystal-clear water of Lake Tahoe, combining high-end engineering with sophisticated aesthetics.

Key features of the Tahoe include:

                •             Crafted from premium Italian acetate and lightweight aluminum magnesium alloy.

                •             Distortion-free, shatter-proof, and scratch-resistant Mineral Glass lens material.

                •             Blocks harmful blue light and 100% UV.

                •             G-Shield® Premium Plus lens coating for anti-glare protection.

                •             Flexible spring hinges for enhanced comfort and durability.

                •             Available in 65 GBLF Amber and 20 GBLF Clear Pro lens tints.

GUNNAR’s new Tahoe frames with Mineral Glass lenses will be available starting October 9, 2024 at GUNNAR.com, and at select retailers, including Amazon.com at the end of the month.

As the category pioneer and leader with over 20 years of optical research, GUNNAR has focused its R&D over the last year to expand its reach beyond traditional gaming glasses. Along with recent innovations like ClearPro lenses, these new Mineral Glass lenses serve as a product of that shift in R&D focus, making GUNNAR glasses a must-have for anybody that spends hours in front of a digital screen.

The Vision Council of America estimates that 70% of U.S. adults experience digital eye strain because of the increasing use of digital devices. In addition to the focusing strain and dry eye issues caused by the lack of blinking, the artificial blue light emitted by our screens disrupts melatonin production and circadian rhythm, affecting the body’s natural sleep cycle.

GUNNAR premium computer eyewear addresses all short- and long-term side effects of digital eye strain, including headaches, dry eyes, blurry vision, glare, negative effects of artificial blue light, eye strain, and fatigue. The result – improved clarity, focus, and performance. GUNNAR is the only patented gaming and computer eyewear recommended by doctors to protect and enhance your vision.

Click here to view the press kit

About GUNNAR Optiks

Established in 2006, GUNNAR Optiks®, LLC is the expert in premium computer eyewear. Leading the way in cutting-edge technology and design innovation, GUNNAR was the first company to secure a combined patent for lenses that help enhance performance by combating the symptoms of digital eye strain and blocking blue light. As the category pioneer, GUNNAR has established itself as a preeminent force in doctor-recommended computer glasses in the market. GUNNAR continues to expand its portfolio providing a wide selection of styles, and protective lens types including gaming, computer, prescription, reading, and sunglasses. GUNNAR can be followed on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. For more information visit: www.gunnar.com

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I’ve covered Gunnar glasses before, including the potential benefits of blocking blue light from displays, and these are more of the same, just with the associated Diablo IV branding and cool blood-onyx acetate frame. They’re just in time for the upcoming Vessel of Hatred expansion.

As expected for Gunnar, these glasses come with a nice lined magnetic paperboard case, double-sided lens cloth, and soft lens case (the Diablo USB drive from back-in-the-day shown in the photos is not included). The real star for me, though, are the glasses themselves. Not only do they properly evoke Diablo’s themes, they do so in such a classy way that they can double as everyday glasses.

Although I no longer need prescription lenses myself, I occasionally enjoy wearing these when using my computer because they really do increase screen contrast and clarity, as well as reduce eye fatigue. Again, though, while that would be impressive enough on its own, I’d argue the real hook here is how good the actual glasses look.

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