# Smart Eyeglass Attachments The Glimpse 'Kai' Hardware Device Makes Any Glasses Connected By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardware-device References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/kai-transforms-any-glasses-into-smart-glasses-01-02-2017/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/459846371/kai-turn-any-pair-of-glasses-into-smart-glasses) The Glimpse 'Kai' is a new hardware device that enables users to make their eyeglasses instantly smarter by simply being affixed onto the end portion of the arms. This makes it possible for those who want to implement [smart glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-glasses-series) into their lifestyle without having to purchase dedicated smart devices to do so. Moreover, this enables users to utilize their existing prescription eyewear in order to never compromise when it comes to their vision needs. The Glimpse 'Kai' hardware device is capable of offering users a [smart voice interface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-glasses) that can do a number of things including place a call, send a text, perform a search and even order an [Uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/callback-8020) to your present location without needing to reach for your smartphone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Eyeglass Attachments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing affordable and convenient smart devices that can be easily attached to existing eyeglasses. - **Smart Glasses Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating hardware devices that seamlessly integrate with traditional eyewear, allowing users to upgrade their glasses to smart glasses without the need for separate devices. - **Voice-activated Interfaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing voice recognition technology to enable hands-free control of various tasks through eyeglass attachments, enhancing convenience and accessibility. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Eyewear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with technology companies to create eyewear accessories that can transform ordinary glasses into smart glasses. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative hardware devices that seamlessly integrate with existing consumer electronic products, such as smartphones and wearables. - **Voice Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investing in the research and development of advanced voice-activated interfaces to enhance user experience and enable new applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Object-Recognizing AI Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-wearable.md) - [Advanced AI Assistance Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looktech-ai-glasses.md) - [Vision-Activated Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pangolin-gen3.md) - [DIY AR-Functioned Monocle Clip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monocle-1.md) - [Genie-Like AI Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ainoon-ai-smart-glasses.md) - [Gemini Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-glasses-1.md) - [Wearable Assistive Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xanderglasses-connect.md) - [Invisible Display AI Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digiwindow.md) - [Tech-Enabled Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specs.md)