# Sporty Smart Goggles The Jet HUD is a Pair of High-Tech Performance Goggles By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-04-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-goggles References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2015/04/16/recon-jet-launches-smart-glass/) & [store.reconinstruments](http://store.reconinstruments.com/Jet) Recon Instruments have developed the Jet HUD, a pair of smart goggles that allow users access to real-time metrics. The goggles boast a dual-core CPU, along with a high contrast display, [POV camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yashica-x-im-back-virtusx1) and the ability to tether to smartphones wirelessly. Once worn, the Jet HUD smart goggles offer an impressive amount of information just below the wearer's right eye. Designed to adapt, the Jet HUD features [interchangeable lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-snow-goggle) for different lighting coniditons. Lastly, this tech accessory is outfitted with GPS capabilities as well as the ability to send push notifications and track the wearer's heart rate. The latest offering from Recon Instruments is a great example of the opportunities technology offers in terms of active lifestyle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Sports Wearables:** The advent of smart goggles like Jet HUD presents opportunities to develop more wearable tech for sports enthusiasts. - **Augmented Reality Displays:** Jet HUD's high-contrast display that shows real-time metrics gives rise to developing more wearable devices that offer an augmented reality experience. - **Wireless Tethering Technologies:** The ability of Jet HUD to tether wirelessly to smartphones presents opportunities to develop more wearable tech that can communicate wirelessly with other devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Technology:** The Jet HUD is a perfect wearable device for athletes, presenting opportunities to create new products for various sports disciplines. - **Outdoor Wearables:** Jet HUD's interchangeable lenses and GPS capabilities make it an ideal wearable for outdoor enthusiasts, paving the way for developing more outdoor wearables. - **Health and Fitness Wearables:** With the ability to track heart rate and offer real-time metrics, Jet HUD provides opportunities to create more innovative wearables that can monitor overall health and fitness levels. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Real-Time Performance-Tracking Eyewear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-eyewear1.md) - [AR-Enabled Ski Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-goggles.md) - [Underwater-Safe Smart Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-swim-2.md) - [AR-Enabled Sports Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engo-2.md) - [AI-Connected Sports Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-hud-display.md) - [Augmented Reality Motorcyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoei-eyelights-gtair-3-smart.md) - [Augmented Reality Swim Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-swim-goggles.md) - [AR-Enabled Ski Rescue Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argus-ar-helmet.md) - [HUD-Equipped Smart Cyclist Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmo-vision.md)