HTC has officially launched its Vive Eagle connected glasses in France, with availability beginning on September 21. Priced starting at 469 euros, the glasses were previously sold in Asia since the end of 2025. Designed to compete with products from Meta, the Vive Eagle incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) features that allow users to interact with their environment in new ways. During a test at the Orsay Museum, the glasses were found to be comfortable, weighing just 48.5 grams. The test included using the glasses to take photos and videos with a built-in 12-megapixel camera. However, the image quality was somewhat blurry, and there were issues with syncing the media between the glasses and the user's smartphone. Photos and videos initially appeared in the Vive Connect app but required an extra step to transfer them to the smartphone's photo library. The Vive Eagle also offer features for listening to music and making calls using open-conduction speakers, which allow users to remain aware of their surroundings. Music controls are accessible through buttons on the temples of the glasses, allowing users to pause, restart, or skip tracks. Volume adjustments can be made by sliding a finger along the temple. The AI capabilities of the Vive Eagle were tested, allowing users to ask questions about their surroundings, such as the names of paintings and their authors. The AI can also provide weather updates and traffic information. However, the responses were sometimes generic and required multiple prompts for accuracy. The AI was also found to be slow, with a response delay of about five seconds, and occasionally misunderstood queries, such as confusing a metro line with a similar-sounding term. The Vive Eagle are available in multiple versions, formats, and colors. The Square model tested was similar to the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer and included sunglasses. AI options like Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT are available, though they were not accessible during the test. To activate the AI voice command, users must use the American pronunciation of "Vive."