L'Atitude 52°N, a startup founded by former OnePlus engineers, launched AI-enabled smart glasses on Kickstarter with bundled AI features for one year. The company has not disclosed pricing for continued access after the trial period ends.
The Kickstarter campaign positions the glasses as a consumer-friendly alternative in the smart eyewear market, but a critical detail remains unresolved: future subscription costs.
Backers receive a year of AI functionality included with their purchase, giving early supporters time to evaluate the product. However, the company's silence on post-trial pricing raises questions about long-term affordability.
This pricing structure mirrors patterns seen in other tech hardware launches, where manufacturers bundle premium software features to boost initial sales before introducing recurring costs. The strategy can frustrate users who factor only upfront prices into purchase decisions.
L'Atitude 52°N has not announced when or how much it will charge for AI access beyond the first year. The company's ability to retain users may depend on both the glasses' performance and whether eventual pricing proves reasonable.
Potential buyers should contact the company directly for clarity on long-term costs before backing the project.
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