Halliday unveils G2 smart glasses that listen to meetings without a camera

Halliday has introduced a new pair of smart glasses, the G2, that can listen to and summarize workplace meetings without recording any video. The glasses are designed for professionals who want to capture meeting content without the privacy concerns or bulk of camera-equipped smart glasses.

The G2 glasses affect office workers, remote employees, and anyone who participates in frequent meetings. By transcribing and summarizing conversations in real time, the device aims to help users stay focused on discussions rather than note-taking. Halliday says the glasses can also translate languages and provide live captions.

This matters because it addresses growing privacy worries around wearable cameras. Many companies and individuals are hesitant to use camera-equipped smart glasses in meetings due to confidentiality issues. Halliday’s camera-free approach could make the technology more acceptable in corporate and social settings.

Halliday announced the G2 on March 25, 2025. The glasses are priced at $399 and are available for pre-order starting today, with shipments expected to begin in May 2025. The device uses bone conduction audio and a small display in the lens to show text.

The company previously released a camera-equipped model called the G1 in 2023, which received mixed reviews due to privacy concerns. Halliday says the G2 is a direct response to customer feedback requesting a version without a camera.

Next, Halliday plans to release a software development kit for the G2 later this year, allowing third-party developers to build apps for the glasses. The company also hinted at future models with longer battery life and improved noise cancellation.