This Smart Sunglasses Can Talk To You

Published on October 05, 2016 , in Phone Tweaks, Tech

Oakley and Intel’s Radar pace training sunglasses , which were introduced at the CES last year, are now available to buy.

The sunglasses come with built-in earbuds that allow the sunglasses to respond to voice commands. You can ask how far you’ve traveled and your pace, and your voice assistant "coach" will respond along with encouragement to keep going. The sunglasses are also outfitted with a bunch of sensors, including an accelerometer and gyroscope. They can also apparently detect pressure, humidity, and proximity. The gradient on the sunglasses’ lens is called "Prizm Road." I enjoy it. It reminds me of Word art or PowerPoint slides.

The sunglasses pair with your phone through Bluetooth and can be controlled through the Radar Pace’s companion Android / iOS app. If you don’t feel like using voice controls or the app, there’s also a touch pad on the sunglasses where you can skip songs, take phone calls, and adjust the volume. Will we all wear talking gradients on our faces in the future? The Radar Pace costs $449.