A California-based startup has unveiled Pickle 1, a new pair of artificial intelligence-powered augmented reality (AR) glasses that it says can remember everything a user sees and does.
In a post on X, the company described Pickle 1 as a “soul computer,” distinguishing it from existing smart glasses such as Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses. According to Pickle, the device runs on an in-house operating system called Pickle OS, which is designed to continuously collect and organise contextual data from a user’s daily activities.
The company claims Pickle OS has “infinite memory,” allowing the glasses to recall visual and audio information when needed. The device interacts with users through conversational avatars and includes a fingerprint scanner built into the frame, restricting access to the registered owner.
Unlike many AI-powered wearables that rely on voice prompts, Pickle says the Pickle 1 proactively anticipates user needs in real time. The glasses can assist with tasks such as reading messages, booking rides, making reservations and shopping.
To deliver personalised recommendations, Pickle recommends that users wear the glasses for at least three hours a day and complete more than 50 visual interactions. The device weighs 68 grams, features a full-colour display, runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and offers up to 12 hours of battery life.
On privacy, the company says user data is encrypted by default and decrypted only within a hardware-isolated enclave. It also claims that data shared with third-party applications is neither stored nor used for training purposes.
Pickle 1 is currently available for pre-order in the United States at $799, with deliveries expected to begin in the second quarter of the year.
