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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Solos Launches Next-Generation Smart Glasses with Seamless Voice Control and Advanced Video Capabilities
With intuitive interaction, superior sound, advanced video capabilities, and camera-enabled AI, Solos' AirGo™ A5 and AirGo™ V2 set a new benchmark for wearable intelligence HONG KONG, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Solos®, a leading innovator in the world of smart glasses and wearable AI, yesterday announced the launch of its next-generation of smart glasses at the Smart Glasses Symposium 2025 in Hong Kong. Expanding its AirGo product line, Solos introduces the AirGo™ A5, the latest evolution in audio-focused smart eyewear designed for hands-free access to everyday AI, and the AirGo™ V2, the company's most advanced visual AI glasses to date, featuring live video capabilities, an ultra-slim 16MP camera, and more. The new releases represent a major leap forward in Solos' mission to make wearable AI more intuitive, accessible, and integrated into daily life. The launch also marks the beginning of a new phase for Solos' open ecosystem, with select Software Development Kit (SDK) partners already working to build innovative applications on the platform, unlocking even greater customization and AI-powered use cases across health, lifestyle, and productivity. "With AirGo™ A5 and V2, we're not just introducing new features, we're changing the way people interact with AI in everyday life," said Kenneth Fan, co-founder of Solos. "These new generations reflect our vision for smart living, where wearable tech works quietly in the background to support your day, not disrupt it." Solos AirGo™ A5: Smarter, More Seamless Everyday AIIn a world of increasingly complex tech, AirGo™ A5 stands out by doing more with less, bringing rich audio, intuitive AI, and effortless functionality into a familiar, lightweight form. Designed for users who want everyday glasses and intelligent features without the bulk or distraction of traditional wearables, the fifth-generation A5 refines Solos' audio-first experience into something you can wear all day. The A5 features automatic power-on/off for effortless activation and hands-free wake-up word functionality, letting users simply say "Hey Solos" to engage AI tools like SolosChat without reaching for a phone. Whether queuing up a warm-up routine, finding a dinner recipe, or replying to a message while on the go, A5 integrates real-time assistance into everyday routines. Natural, fluid interactions are now even more seamless, allowing users to jump in with follow-up questions, just like talking to a friend. Upgraded directional audio minimizes sound leakage for a more private listening experience, while enhanced bass delivers richer, deeper sound quality across music, calls, and voice responses. Compatible with all frame fronts in the existing AirGo 3 lineup, the AirGo™ A5 offers an easy upgrade path for current users, blending advanced smart features into the style and comfort of everyday eyewear. Solos AirGo™ V2: Next-Level Vision and AI in the Slimmest Smartglasses YetThe second generation of Solos' Vision AI smartglasses, the AirGo™ V2, pushes wearable technology further with a powerful combination of camera, AI, and real-time connectivity features, all in a slim, feather-light design made for all-day comfort. Equipped with the world's slimmest 16MP camera featuring advanced Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), users can capture high-resolution images and Full HD video with incredible clarity, even during movement. It's a go-to tool for travelers, content creators, and anyone wanting to document and share life in the moment. New to this model is live video streaming powered by ultra-low-power Wi-Fi, enabling real-time sharing without sacrificing battery life. The AirGo™ V2 also introduces SolosChat 3.0, a multi-modal AI platform that combines image, video, audio, and text for deeper, more dynamic interactions. Whether it's identifying objects, translating signs, or getting quick answers from multiple AI models, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and DeepSeek, the experience is built for smart, seamless living. The AirGo™ V2 retains all the intuitive user features introduced in the A5, including auto power-on/off, wake-up word activation, natural, interruptible conversation, and enhanced directional audio for private listening. It continues Solos' signature modular system equipped with SmartHinge™, allowing users to easily swap out frame fronts to match their style. A swappable battery also provides added flexibility for those looking to extend video recording time and power through longer days. Thoughtfully designed with adjustable nose pads and temple tips, AirGo™ V2 blends style, comfort, and advanced functionality in one unified platform. Solos is the Leading Smartglasses Platform with Strategic SDK PartnersAs part of its open platform approach for design and software, Solos is working with select SDK partners to explore new AI-driven applications across accessibility, consumer technology, and healthcare. Initial collaborations include Envision, Deutsche Telekom, and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, which is piloting speech therapy use cases. These partnerships highlight the growing potential for smartglasses to support real-world needs across industries and Solos' open architecture to work with partners for smart glasses development. Availability and PricingThe Solos AirGo™ A5 will be available starting in Q3 2025, with presales beginning in August, starting at US$249. The AirGo™ V2 is expected to launch in Q4 2025 and will start at US$299. Both models will be available at Additional information and images can be found in the press kit here. About Solos:Solos is developing the world's most advanced smart glasses technology with a human-first approach. Born out of Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN) with MIT engineers, Solos combines industry-leading wearable electronics with the comfort and style of traditional eyewear. With an IP portfolio of over 100 patents and patent applications, the 4x CES Innovation award-winning AirGo technology is changing how we interact with the world. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Solos Technology Limited
CNBC
5 days ago
- Business
- CNBC
Zohran Mamdani ran for VP of his high school and lost—now he's winning the Democratic primary for NYC mayor
New York State assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the probable Democratic nominee for New York City's upcoming mayoral election, is only 33 years old — but his political career spans back to at least 2009. That's when, as a student, he ran for vice president of The Bronx High School of Science. It was "ultimately an unsuccessful run," Mamdani said on a 2017 episode of the "AirGo" podcast, noting the other vice-presidential candidate "whooped my ass in that election." A social studies teacher later told him that his rap campaign video cost him the election, Mamdani added. Mamdani currently serves in the New York State Assembly as a representative of the 36th district, based in Queens. He likely secured the Democratic nomination for the city's mayoral race in November during primary voting on Tuesday, running a campaign that has so far has focused on lowering New York's cost of living. His policy proposals include free buses and a freeze on the city's 960,600 rent-stabilized apartments, for example. If elected in November, he'll be New York's youngest mayor since political platform has predictably evolved since his high school campaign, when he promised his constituents fresh juice and gym credits for attending school-sanctioned sporting events, he said on the podcast. In some ways, though, the candidate himself remains the same, says Daniel Ahmadizadeh — the winner of that year's Bronx Science presidential election, and Mamdani's former classmate. Ahmadizadeh, who now works at a Brooklyn, New York-based artificial intelligence startup, says he's watched Mamdani's campaign on TV and seen the same "genuine, kind, and driven person" he knew growing up. "He's carried the same spirit into public service [with] that same smile," Ahmadizadeh tells CNBC Make It. "In a world that rewards shortcuts and billionaires, he's taken a principled path and really given me hope." "I don't think we were ready for him in high school," he adds. Mamdani's estimated net worth is roughly $200,000, according to Forbes. His parents' net worth is "likely more significant," the publication noted on Tuesday — Mamdani's mother Mira Nair is an award-winning filmmaker, and his father Mahmood Mamdani is a chaired professor of government at Columbia University. The presumptive Democratic nominee plans to raise tax rates on corporations and the wealthiest 1% of New Yorkers to pay for his policy proposals, according to his campaign's website. Perhaps unsurprisingly, some of those wealthy New Yorkers reacted negatively to Mamdani's primary victory: Many Wall Street investors, for example, were "alarmed" and "depressed" by the outcome, CNBC reported on Wednesday. Mamdani graduated from Bowdoin College in 2014, and started working as foreclosure prevention housing counselor in New York. He reportedly volunteered for an unsuccessful New York city council campaign in 2015, according to the Washington Post, before running for — and winning — his Assembly seat in 2020. The Mamdani campaign didn't immediately respond to a request for comment, but voters in the city's Democratic primary turned out in force for him. The race's other top candidate, former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, conceded less than three hours after polls closed. "We have won because New Yorkers have stood up for a city they can afford," Mamdani said in a victory speech on Tuesday. "A city where they can do more than just struggle. One where those who toil in the night can enjoy the fruits of their labor in the day."
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Socialist NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani pledged freebies to classmates during HS election — and still lost: ‘Ass whooped'
Socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's propensity for making pie-in-the-sky Marxist campaign promises dates back to his high school days, when he promised 'fresh juice' daily to classmates if they elected him vice president. Mamdani, a 2010 graduate of the Bronx High School of Science, also tried to win votes with the pipe-dream promise of free gym credits for just attending sporting events. He couldn't come through on either promise — and got his 'ass whooped' in the race, he confided in a 2017 podcast. Mamdani — who is polling second among NYC Democratic mayoral candidates — delivered the pledges through rap songs he wrote and performed, he told AirGo podcast host Daniel Kisslinger while promoting himself as a rapper named Mr. Cardamom. 'I promised fresh juice for everyone — every day, using locally sourced fruits,' says Mamdani, a Queens assemblyman and son of Indian filmmaker Mira Nair. 'There was a supermarket like four minutes away.' 'Oh, that's what you mean by local? Not that we didn't grow the oranges [at the high school], but we pop by FineFare [supermarket]?' Kisslinger jokes back. 'I promised that! I promised credits for going to after-school games instead of having to go to gym,' says Mamdani, laughing. 'Those were like two concrete promises that I had done no viability study on.' Mamdani claimed 'a lot of people enjoyed' his rapping delivery, but admitted one teacher advising, 'I just don't think this was the right decision.' Mamdani's mayoral campaign promises reads like something out of the Politburo with vows of free bus service, government-run grocery stores and freezes on the city's roughly 1 million rent-stabilized apartments. Critics say he's yet to outline where the money to pay for any of this will come from. 'While I continue to believe in the importance of access to fresh fruits and produce—and am proud to be the only mayoral candidate with an evidence-based plan to make groceries cheaper, there is little else that my run for Bronx Science student body vice president (go Wolverines) has in common with our surging campaign for mayor to deliver New Yorkers a city they can afford,' Mamdani said in a statement.
Observer
18-02-2025
- Business
- Observer
When startup founders fly with confidence
The best role models don't just inspire—they redefine what's possible. In every society, certain individuals stand out, shaping the future with their courage and vision. Among them are the brave startup founders who push boundaries and challenge the status quo. I still remember the first time I met Malik al Nabhani and Anwaar al Hinai. Fresh out of engineering school, they reached out, eager to learn how their corporate employers could contribute to local content development. Even then, their curiosity and drive were evident. Years later, in 2020, they took a brave leap, leaving behind the stability of corporate life to build something extraordinary. That leap became Serb, a startup that disrupted the aviation world with its cutting-edge Unmanned Traffic Management System (UTMS). UTMS is what keeps drone operations safe, efficient and scalable—integrating airspace, regulations and technology into one seamless system. This was not just another tech startup; it was a mission to transform how drones operate in the Sultanate of Oman and beyond. The journey wasn't easy. For five years, Malik, Anwaar, and their team strategised, built, and pitched their vision to investors across Oman, the GCC, and international platforms like the Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal. They navigated the ups and downs of the startup world, learning, iterating and pushing forward. This year, their persistence paid off in a big way. Serb rebranded from AirGo and secured a vital partnership with the Civil Aviation Authority, led by Naif al Abri and his team. Working closely with the Authority for SME Development, the Promising Startups Programme, and the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, Serb is now the backbone of Oman's drone industry. It has simplified the complex world of drone regulation, making it easier for pilots and regulators to collaborate, ensuring safety while unlocking massive new opportunities. Drones are no longer just high-tech toys; they're transforming industries. In photography, healthcare, education, delivery, defence and emergency response, drones are becoming an everyday necessity. Thanks to Serb, hundreds of drone pilots in Oman can now get their AirPass licence for under RO 100, opening doors to new careers and business opportunities. The global unmanned traffic management market is projected to reach RO 1.2 billion by 2031, growing at a rapid pace. Oman's startup ecosystem, though young, is gaining momentum, valued at around RO 133 million between 2021 and 2023. Serb is not just part of this movement—it's leading the way, proving that Omani startups can compete on a global scale. The story of Serb offers valuable lessons for any aspiring entrepreneur. First, challenges are not roadblocks but stepping stones. Malik and Anwaar built their success in the face of uncertainty, proving that persistence and adaptability matter more than initial advantages. Second, innovation doesn't happen in isolation. They leveraged Oman's growing ecosystem, engaged with regulators and positioned Serb within a global movement. Finally, confidence is key. They didn't wait for the perfect conditions or endless funding; they took action, refined their vision and pushed forward. Serb is more than a startup. It's a symbol of what's possible when founders believe in their mission and refuse to give up. Their journey is proof that when entrepreneurs take flight with confidence, they don't just build companies—they reshape industries and inspire entire nations. The writer is an innovator and an insights storyteller
