Halliday has unveiled the G2, a second-generation pair of smart glasses that deliberately omits a camera, positioning the device as a professional tool for meetings, client conversations and other settings where recording video would be unwelcome. Instead, embedded microphones listen to conversations and can transcribe or translate speech into text displayed on a small screen visible to the wearer, with the AI able to summarise what was discussed. The launch reflects a wider industry shift, as rivals such as Even Realities have also dropped cameras to distinguish themselves from Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, which have faced criticism over covert photography.

The G2 costs $599, with shipping due to begin in September 2026, and pairs with optional AI subscriptions ranging from $10 to $99 a month, alongside a free tier offering 120 minutes of recording. The glasses can translate speech in 45 languages and relay notifications, but critics note they lack any indicator light to warn bystanders that audio is being recorded, unlike some rival wearables. Halliday's first-generation glasses, launched at CES 2025, were poorly received, and the company says the G2 is aimed at "high-performance professionals" willing to pay a premium for improved specifications.