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IXI Launches Autofocusing Glasses: The Future of Eyewear

1/10/2026

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IXI, a Finnish startup, unveiled autofocusing glasses at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 to replace bifocals and progressive lenses.
The glasses use infrared eye tracking and liquid crystal technology to adjust prescriptions.
CEO Niko Eiden (IXI) says the glasses switch focus in 0.2 seconds and function as eyewear if the battery dies.
IXI plans a Europe launch next year, targeting people over 45, with concerns about charging and repair.

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IXI, a Finnish startup, unveiled autofocusing glasses at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 to replace bifocals and progressive lenses.
The glasses use infrared eye tracking and liquid crystal technology to adjust prescriptions.
CEO Niko Eiden (IXI) says the glasses switch focus in 0.2 seconds and function as eyewear if the battery dies.
IXI plans a Europe launch next year, targeting people over 45, with concerns about charging and repair.