Solos has released two new smart glasses models featuring a physical plastic shield to block the camera on the AirGo V2 [1].
The move addresses growing concerns over surveillance and consent in wearable technology. By providing a tangible way to disable recording, the company offers a visible signal to others that privacy is being respected.
The product lineup consists of the AirGo A6 and the AirGo V2 [1]. The AirGo A6 model is designed without a camera entirely. The Verge said these glasses are slimmer and lighter than the previous year's model while maintaining hands-free access to an AI assistant [2].
For users who want the functionality of a camera but require occasional privacy, the AirGo V2 includes a detachable clip-on shield [1]. This physical barrier prevents the camera from capturing images or video when the shield is in place. Wired said the new AI glasses focus on comfort and privacy by pairing the camera-free A6 with this shield for the V2 [3].
The AirGo V2 is launching globally with a starting price of $299 [1].
MSN said the devices come with a literal plastic shield to block the camera [4]. This approach differs from software-based privacy indicators, such as LED lights, which some users find insufficient or unreliable. The physical shield provides a definitive block that is obvious to both the wearer, and those around them.
“Solos’ new smart glasses come with a literal plastic shield to block the camera”
The introduction of a physical camera block reflects a shift in the wearable market toward 'privacy by design.' As AI-integrated glasses become more common, the tension between utility and surveillance increases. Solos is betting that a low-tech, analog solution—a plastic cover—will build more consumer trust than software toggles or recording lights.
