Even Realities G2 first look: This year's best-looking new smart glasses still need work

To make the G2's new UI and menu easier to use, Even Realities went so far as to make a whole new companion ring (the R1) that features a tiny built-in touchpad. (Sam Rutherford for Engadget)

A lot of people think the original Google Glass failed because of subpar tech. But the larger issue was that they were so ugly that people simply didn't want to wear them. And when it's a device that sits on your face, that's kind of important. Thankfully, that's a lesson Even Realities seemingly took to heart when it made the G1, which combined the stylishness of proper eyewear with built-in waveguide displays ...