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Aug 4, 2026 8 min

Smart Glasses: What the Industry Is Still Getting Wrong

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In this episode of UC Today, host Christopher Carey sits down with Tal Bar-Or, Founder & CEO of smart glasses startup Altina, to discuss the evolving world of wearable technology and why smart glasses haven't gone mainstream yet. Tal breaks down what big tech is getting right, and where they're falling short. From privacy concerns and style compromises to the overlooked challenge of fitting diverse face shapes around the world, he makes the case that smart glasses need to be designed like eyewear first, and gadgets second. The conversation also covers AI in wearables, whether smart glasses can ever replace the smartphone, and why Altina is betting on hearing enhancement as the killer use case that will drive daily adoption. For more Unified Communications & Collaboration Tech News visit https://www.uctoday.com/

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In this episode of UC Today, host Christopher Carey sits down with Tal Bar-Or, Founder & CEO of smart glasses startup Altina, to discuss the evolving world of wearable technology and why smart glasses haven't gone mainstream yet. Tal breaks down what big tech is getting right, and where they're falling short. From privacy concerns and style compromises to the overlooked challenge of fitting diverse face shapes around the world, he makes the case that smart glasses need to be designed lik...

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