Halo has introduced the Halo X, a prototype of smart glasses designed to integrate artificial intelligence into daily life. Developed by AnFound Nguyen and Kein Ardayfio, formerly of the I-XRAY project, these glasses aim to enhance users' cognitive abilities with AI assistance. The current iteration features a microphone and a display but notably lacks a camera. It connects to a smartphone, utilizing its processing power for data analysis.
The AI capabilities of the Halo X are powered by Google Gemini for mathematical and logical tasks, and Perplexity for internet information retrieval, providing users with instant access to data and answers. The developers describe this integration as offering "superhuman intelligence" and "infinite memory," enabling users to recall conversations and access information on demand. Pre-orders for the Halo X are now open at $249, with the company planning a November 2025 release at $299. This launch follows similar AI and AR-focused smart glasses presented earlier in 2025, such as the Chamelo Aura Rx and Rokid Glasses at CES.
The founders have secured $1 million in funding from investors including Pillar VC and Soma Capital. A key feature of the Halo X is its discreet operation, designed to be unnoticeable. Unlike Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, which include indicator lights to signal recording status, the Halo X omits external indicators. Ardayfio stated that audio data is deleted after decryption and the final product will feature end-to-end encryption. However, this design has drawn criticism from cybersecurity experts like Eva Galperin of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, who is concerned that it normalizes covert recording devices and erodes privacy expectations.
Future versions of the Halo X may include a camera for visual analysis, object recognition, and navigation. The creators position the Halo X as a more subtle alternative to other smart glasses. The company is also pursuing SOC 2 compliance to bolster data protection, though specific details on encryption implementation remain undisclosed. While the Halo X promises enhanced user intelligence and instant information access, its always-listening nature and lack of overt recording indicators raise significant privacy questions. Users are advised to be aware of potential privacy risks and comply with relevant privacy laws, as the developers emphasize user responsibility for obtaining consent when recording conversations.