Rokid Glasses, challenging Meta's dominance in smart eyewear, secured over $1 million in Kickstarter pre-orders within 72 hours. Offering significant upgrades over Ray-Bans—including a heads-up display, native ChatGPT, multilingual support, and superior battery life—they target tech early adopters seeking advanced features. This surge signals intense competition brewing in the AI glasses market ahead of Meta's anticipated September 17th reveal.