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EssilorLuxottica Launches Nuance Audio Plus Smart Glasses in US

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 2:11 AM UTC · How we work

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EssilorLuxottica launches Nuance Audio Plus smart glasses in the United States.
The glasses embed FDA-cleared hearing-aid technology in their temple arms.
They provide improved amplification, directional beamforming microphones, and two speech-clarity audio modes.
Battery lasts about 10 hours, with folding the temples activating sleep mode.
U.S. pricing starts at $829, offered in three frame styles and five colors.

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EssilorLuxottica launches Nuance Audio Plus smart glasses in the United States.
The glasses embed FDA-cleared hearing-aid technology in their temple arms.
They provide improved amplification, directional beamforming microphones, and two speech-clarity audio modes.
Battery lasts about 10 hours, with folding the temples activating sleep mode.
U.S. pricing starts at $829, offered in three frame styles and five colors.