BleeqUp Ranger: AI-Powered Smart Glasses Revolutionize Cycling Experience

These AI-powered smart glasses are the closest thing to a dash cam for your bike

These look far more useful than strapping an action cam to your helmet Mobile World Congress 2025 has been a bit of a surprise for me compared to previous years. Not only is a folding projector one of my favorite gadgets from the show, I find myself strangely drawn to a pair of hi-tech cycling glasses from BleeqUp. And I don't even own a bike, let alone partake in any recreational cycling of my own. BleeqUp Ranger are advertised as "4-in-1" sunglasses, because they offer more than simple eye protection. That's what makes them smart, after all. Also included in the design is a 16MP video camera, dash cam functionality, AI-powered video editing and built-in speakers. BleeqUp joked about the AI angle, pointing out that almost every product at MWC has some kind of AI integration. But the company said they don't just want the AI inside these glasses to be a gimmick. The functionality is limited to summarizing and highlighting your video recordings -- picking out all the best parts and serving them to you up front. There's support for AI assistants too, but like the best headphones and best earbuds, that's limited to whichever assistant you have running on your phone. So Gemini, Siri, or whatever else you might use. The headphone aspect is pretty impressive, with BleeqUp adding an open-ear design for safety reasons. That way you can hear whatever audio is coming from your phone, without losing track of your surroundings. I experienced this first hand at MWC in a busy convention hall, and was able to hear the music pumping through the speakers while simultaneously having a conversation with another person. The music wasn't amazingly clear, but I'll be the first to admit it was very loud in that room. Plus I'd argue that music quality shouldn't be your priority if it means compromising personal safety. The star feature of the BleeqUp Ranger is the 16MP camera and its dash cam capabilities. I'm a big fan of the best dash cams in your car, simply because of the extra security they offer to drivers. If you can't physically stop accidents happening, you should at least have a record of what happened. The same is true on a bike, potentially more so since you don't have the security of travelling around strapped into a metal box. BleeqUp pointed out that because the Ranger's camera lens is situated between both of your eyes, it's able to record everything from your point of view. That's something the best action cameras can't really accomplish if they're mounted to your bike or the top of your helmet. Most importantly, unlike other smart glasses you can buy, the Ranger's camera can continuously record for 1-4 hours at a time. Ray-Ban's Meta Smart Glasses, meanwhile, only record for three minutes at a time. Other features include a touchpad on both frames, letting you control the volume and playback, IP54 water and dust resistance, removable lenses and an audio-only navigation system to help you get around without looking at your phone. All in a pair of glasses that weigh as little as 42 grams (1.4 ounces) BleeqUp Ranger will be launching on Kickstarter later this month, with prices starting at $349.

BleeqUp's new 4-in-1 cycling glasses come with an AI-powered camera, one-tap video editing and a walkie-talkie feature

At MWC 2025 this week, BleeqUp debuted its new 4-in-1 cycling glasses, packed with technology including an AI-powered camera and headphones. The new glasses, which the company says are the world's first 4-in-1 AI cycling glasses, offer some serious eye protection for cyclists. They've got a UV400 rating for use in sunlight, anti-fog design, Zeiss lenses, and a wraparound design reminiscent of brands like Oakley. They're also IP54 rated and compatible with prescription lenses by way of clip-on inserts, and are crafted from lightweight, durable TR90 plastic. They certainly look the part, but they sound even more impressive under the hood. The rather strange name aside, BleeqUp's Ranger glasses boast several tech features that cyclists will love. Specifically, they come with an action camera that can record an hour of 1080p video on a single charge. You can get four more hours of content with an additional helmet-mountable battery pack, but suffice to say they're perfect for recording trail runs, stunts, or of course, road-rage incidents. There's no need to sift through hours of footage either, as BleeqUp says AI-powered video editing can highlight important moments including "scenic vistas, tense instants, and sudden braking emergencies," overlaid with trip details including your time and route. All of that video can be edited into a single highlight reel with just one tap. An on-board algorithm also ensures that the video looks like your POV, rather than having the slightly elevated perspective of the action camera, which is a nice touch. Other features include built-in open-ear headphones that feature walkie-talkie functionality. They probably aren't going to challenge the specialist audio of the best bone-conduction headphones on the market, but it's a nice touch nonetheless, leaving your ears open to ensure maximum awareness while you ride. There are also hands-free voice controls, a Bluetooth handlebar-mounted remote, and even onboard navigation provided by Google Maps in the US. You don't get a display, but all of the on-board party pieces are powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon W5 chipset.

AI Comes to Cycling Glasses at MWC: Hands On

BARCELONA -- At Mobile World Congress, you never know what you're going to see. I got to check out the BleeqUp Ranger at a media event: a set of cycling glasses with an embedded AI-powered camera. The company claims it's the first AI cycling camera glasses on the market, and after wearing them for a bit, I can say they're packed with a surprising amount of tech. A camera that shoots 1080p video or 16MP photos is built into the frame. It has a wide 120-degree field of view so you can capture a lot. You control it with a button on the side -- tap once for a photo, and hold for two seconds to start or stop recording. The glasses can record up to one hour of video and has 32GB of onboard storage. Qualcomm's Snapdragon W5 chip powers the glasses and keeps things running smoothly. The company says AI plays a role in video tagging. If the glasses detect a sudden swerve, rapid acceleration, or a possible emergency, the footage is automatically flagged so you can find key moments quickly. The temples of the glasses house built-in speakers, and I was impressed by the sound. In a crowded event hall, the audio was so clear and loud that I thought it was coming from somewhere in front of me -- but it was just the glasses. You control playback by tapping touch-sensitive areas of the frame itself. BleeqUp says the glasses support hands-free voice controls, but I didn't get to test that feature. The Ranger glasses have an IP54 rating, meaning they can handle rain and dust -- important for cycling. During my time with them, they never felt hot or uncomfortable. They're lightweight, and prescription wearers can get clip-on inserts, so you don't have to double up on glasses. The BleeqUp Ranger is expected to launch for around $500 in May, but there's a catch -- it's a Kickstarter project. That means it could show up, or it might not. We tried a working prototype but didn't get to test it on an actual bike, so real-world usability remains an unknown.

Why buy an action cam, earbuds, and walkie-talkie when you can get these smart glasses instead?

There are no pricing details yet, but the Ranger will be available via a Kickstarter campaign in late March. Smart glasses were all the rage at CES earlier this year, but don't think for a minute that that hype has faded. The BleeqUp Ranger, a pair of smart glasses created explicitly for cyclists, is the latest addition to the genre, rolling off the showroom floor at MWC 2025 this week. Billed as the "world's first 4-in-1 AI cycling camera glasses," the marketing material hits all the buzzwords on the nose, but the Ranger is a genuinely interesting piece of kit. It melds several gadgets a cyclist may use to enhance their commute, training efficacy, or safety into one convenient pair of glasses. The most pertinent part of the Ranger's hardware package is the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 chipset, which powers its various tricks and talents. One of which allows cyclists to record 1080p footage of their journeys. BleeqUp notes that the Ranger can capture up to an hour at that resolution, but wearers can extend this by an additional four by pairing the glasses with a helmet-worn battery pack. Of course, it's 2025, so AI also plays a role here. The BleeqUp app allows one-tap editing smarts that allow cyclists to generate highlights of any trip or moments of interest. The Ranger also offers an open-ear headphone system mated with a walkie-talkie. It allows cyclists to converse with others in their peloton, take calls, listen to guided navigation, or trigger their preferred digital voice assistant. Most controls are hands-free, but the Ranger can receive commands via a handlebar-mounted Bluetooth. Notably, BleeqUp hasn't shirked the glasses' primary purpose: shielding the wearer's eyes from harmful light and debris. The wearable includes a UV400 rating, IP54 water resistance, and prescription compatibility. Although the company is angling toward cyclists, the glasses sound like a great addition to any athlete's toolkit -- skateboarders, skiers, runners, or hikers. You name it. The BleeqUp Ranger seems like a practical, measured addition to the smart glasses genre, but you'll have to wait a while if you want a pair. The glasses don't have a price yet, but the company is set to launch a Kickstarter campaign in late March.