Halliday Unveils Camera Free G2 AI Smart Glasses for Work

On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the San Francisco-based technology company Halliday announced its second-generation AI smart glasses, the Halliday G2, a lightweight, cameraless wearable device focused on productivity in professional settings. The glasses are available for preorder starting today with a $599 expected retail price and are scheduled to begin shipping to customers in September.

A significant hardware upgrade distinguishes the new model from its predecessor. The original Halliday glasses featured a single-lens, movable display called the DigiWindow, which was criticized for being difficult to see and use. The G2 replaces that system with a binocular waveguide display, using dual microLED projectors to place a monochrome green screen in the upper field of view of each eye. Each display offers a resolution of 600 by 300 pixels and can reach a brightness of up to 1,600 nits, with automatic dimming for darker environments. The frame includes a four-microphone array for voice pickup and is designed to weigh under 50 grams, contributing to what early testers describe as a lightweight and nondescript design.

The company's decision to omit a camera is described as deliberate,...