These smart glasses film, play music and can use AI
"4 in 1" is what the BleeqUp Ranger AI Cycling Glasses offer, promises the manufacturer. Their main functions: Action cam, headphones, walkie-talkie and ... oh yes, sunglasses. A correction clip for people with impaired vision can also be attached to them.
The camera is located above the bar, so the camera captures the exact perspective of the person on the handlebars. Of course, this is done with image stabilization and a recording time of one hour with an image width of 1080 pixels. With an additional battery on the helmet, the BleeqUp Ranger can even record non-stop for five hours. Thanks to AI functions, it then plays out the best images or searches for specific motifs and situations. According to the manufacturer, social videos can be edited on the associated app with just a few taps.
For music on the bike, the manufacturer has opted for open-ear headphones that transmit sound through the air and via bone vibration. The advantage: ambient noise still gets through, which is definitely useful in road traffic.
As a headset, the goggles also pick up acoustic signals so that you can communicate with your ride buddy, provided they are also wearing the BleeqUp Ranger on their head. Various functions can also be operated via voice control. Alternatively, commands can be entered with a finger on the headband. And there is a Bluetooth remote control that can be attached to the handlebars.
The information on the bike data glasses is sparse. It is not clear where information such as riding speed or heart rate comes from. It can be assumed that the glasses can be paired with a sports watch or bike computer. However, it appears that it only transmits such information acoustically and does not show it on a virtual display - which is also to be welcomed for safety reasons. Despite all its features, the BleeqUp Ranger weighs just 50 grams and, as can be seen in videos, is available in various
On Kickstarter, information about the BleeqUp Ranger is already available and the crowdfunding campaign will start soon, it says. The manufacturer states a pre-order price of 299 dollars on its own website.
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