# Open-Ear Audio Eyeglasses The New Amazon Echo Frames Offer Handsfree Access to Alexa By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-11-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echo-frames References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/amazon-2nd-gen-echo-frames/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083C5FC7S?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The new [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-echo-devices) Echo Frames have been unveiled by the brand as its second-edition version of the eyewear that will provide wearers with an intuitive way to stay connected to the functions and information that matter most to them. The glasses are outfitted with [open-ear audio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundcore-aerofit-2-pro) to let users maintain awareness even during use and will also offer hands-free access to the Amazon Alexa voice assistant. Users can pick and choose from different notifications that they'd like to receive, while the micro speakers will also allow users to enjoy their favourite music. The new Amazon Echo Frames have a lightweight splash-resistant design that is also rated for up to 23 hours of media playback or up to two hours of continuous talk time per charge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Open-ear Audio Technology:** The integration of open-ear audio in eyeglasses creates opportunities for immersive and hands-free audio experiences. - **Voice Assistant Integration:** The inclusion of voice assistants like Amazon Alexa in eyeglasses opens up possibilities for seamless and convenient interaction with technology. - **Functional Fashion Wearables:** The combination of eyewear and smart functionality offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion and wearable technology industries. ### Where This Applies - **Eyewear:** The introduction of open-ear audio eyeglasses presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the eyewear industry. - **Consumer Electronics:** Voice assistant-integrated eyeglasses can drive disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry. - **Fashion Technology:** The fusion of technology and fashion in functional eyewear creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion technology sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Audio-Focused Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-mijia-smart-audio-glasses.md) - [Open-Source AI Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-glasses.md) - [Rimless Smart Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eddie-bauer-smart-eyewear.md) - [Audio-Amplifying Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuance-glasses.md) - [Featherlight Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brilliant-labs-halo.md) - [Proactive AI Glasses Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halliday.md) - [Voice-Assistant Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucyd-2.md) - [Smart Audio Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airgo-a5.md) - [Advanced AI Assistance Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looktech-ai-glasses.md)