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DuckDuckGo Made AI-Free Sunglasses That Do Absolutely Nothing, Then They Sold Out Almost Instantly
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Image Courtesy: DuckDuckGoDuckDuckGo has turned a joke into a successful product after launching a pair of sunglasses with no cameras, microphones, AI features, or electronics.
The intentionally simple eyewear, created as a statement against the growing trend of AI-powered wearables, sold out within days of its release.
Rather than offering smart features, the glasses provide only the basics: polarized lenses, UV400 protection, FDA-compliant impact resistance, and a matte black frame based on Knockaround’s Paso Robles design.
DuckDuckGo said the sunglasses were designed as a satirical response to the rise of AI-equipped eyewear from major technology companies.
The rapid sellout suggests there is growing consumer interest in products that deliberately avoid smart technology.