Launch Comes as the Company Sees Growth in Sales
of Prescription Glasses Powered by AI, with Ability to
Make Calls, Send Messages, Listen to Podcasts and more.
KITS Offers the Combination of Connected Smart
Glasses with Prescription Lenses Delivered in as Little as One
Day.
VANCOUVER, BC, July 22,
2024 /CNW/ - Kits Eyecare Ltd. (TSX: KITS)
("KITS" or the "Company"), the leading vertically integrated
eyecare provider, driven to make eyecare easy, has announced the
launch of the Pangolin Smart Glasses Line, as well as an expanded
selection of connected AI eyecare frames and lenses. With this
launch, KITS will allow customers to access the latest in eyewear
technology, paired with prescription lenses, all in one shop.
The eyecare category has recently seen a number of advances
building technology into eyeglasses frames. Smart Glasses now offer
customers a hands-free, voice activated way to connect with virtual
assistants like Siri, Alexa, Google, and Open AI. They can
also make and receive calls, send messages, listen
to podcasts, or in some cases take video or pictures. META has
recently launched technology to offer camera, and voice access into
eyeglasses, powered by AI, and now available at KITS.
One challenge in this nascent category to date has been the
separation of Smart Frame purchase with the addition of a
prescription lens. Customers typically have had to buy their frames
in one transaction, then take them to a separate optical shop to
have prescription lenses added. Now, on KITS.com, customers
can shop from one of the largest selections of smart glasses and in
the same transaction, add from a full range of prescription lens
options, including digital progressive, transitions, single vision,
and more.
Together with the expansion of its connected eyecare offering,
KITS has launched its own limited-edition line of Smart Glasses,
the KITS Pangolins. The Pangolins seamlessly integrate vision and
sound, allowing our KITS community to experience the things they
love while seeing and hearing with clarity. Whether it's asking
Chat GPT for directions, listening to podcasts, answering calls,
writing texts, or staying connected to your favorite AI chat tools,
Pangolins make it all possible hands-free and with superior audio
quality. Inspired by the unique pangolin, known for its specialized
hearing and vision capabilities, the KITS Pangolins Smart Eyewear
offers a blend of style and functionality. Each pair comes with any
prescription lens you need, all for an unbeatable price of just
$149, including Smart Frame,
prescription lens, and charger. KITS vertically integrated onshore
lens lab allows customers to access smart glasses such as the
Pangolins including prescription lenses, made and shipped
immediately, and delivered in as little as one day. The company is
rapidly developing additional Smart Glasses lines, powered by
AI.
"At KITS, we are dedicated to making eye care easy and
transformative for everyone. Our new Pangolins Smart Glasses are
not just about enhancing vision and hearing—they're about
revolutionizing the way we connect with the world," said
Roger Hardy, Co-Founder and CEO of
KITS. "By providing seamless voice connectivity to an AI chat
agent, Pangolins empower users with instant access to information,
support, and communication. This is more than just eyewear; it's a
new form factor and step towards a future where human potential is
augmented with connectivity. Join us on this exciting journey
and experience true connection."
About KITS
KITS makes eyecare easy. KITS is a leading vertically integrated
digital eyecare brand providing eyewear for eyes everywhere. We
offer customers access to a vast selection of contact lenses and
eyeglasses, including our own exclusive KITS designed products, as
well as a robust suite of online vision tools. Our efficient
digital platform, backed by our industry-leading manufacturing and
designs, removes intermediaries, and enables us to offer great
prices and deliver made to order personalized products with
incredible care and accuracy. We are creating disruption in the
industry by constantly pursuing cutting-edge technologies to enable
the best customer experience, including online eyewear fitting
tools, and virtual try-on for glasses. We strive to delight our
customers with our competitive prices, a convenient digital
shopping experience, fast and reliable delivery options, and an
unrelenting focus on earning our customers' lifelong trust. For
more information on KITS, visit: www.kits.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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including statements relating to the execution of our proposed
strategy, our operating performance and prospects for the business.
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SOURCE KITS