At a Glance
- Mentra Live Camera Glasses ship Feb. 15 for $299 and list OnlyFans as a supported livestream platform.
- The 43 g, open-source glasses record at 1080p with a 119-degree field of view and 12-hour battery.
- A built-in MiniApp Store offers extras like translation, reminders and an X client.
- Why it matters: Open hardware and permissive software could make these glasses the go-to device for creators on adult platforms locked out of mainstream app stores.
Mentra is about to release a pair of smart glasses that wear their adult-content appeal on their sleeve. The Mentra Live Camera Glasses, which start shipping February 15, explicitly name OnlyFans among the services you can broadcast to-something mainstream rivals avoid.
OnlyFans-Friendly Hardware
The pitch is simple: two cameras sit in the frame, letting wearers go live on X, YouTube, Twitch or, crucially, OnlyFans. There is no display inside the lenses; Mentra says skipping a screen stretches battery life to 12 hours and keeps the weight at 43 g. Users capture video at 1080p through a 119-degree lens.
Because the glasses are open source, creators can sidestep the restrictions Apple and Google place on adult content. The company does not offer a dedicated OnlyFans app; instead it provides RTMP credentials so streamers can point the video feed wherever they choose.
How It Compares
| Feature | Mentra Live Camera Glasses | Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 AI Glasses |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $299 |
| Video capture | 1080p | 3K |
| Weight | 43 g | 48-50 g |
| Battery life | 12 h (rated) | 4-6 h typical |
| OnlyFans support | Yes (RTMP) | Blocked |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Display | None | None |
Open Market, Open Apps
Mentra bundles its own MiniApp Store. Downloadable tools include:
- Live translation
- Memory games
- Calendar reminders
- Basic X client whose description simply reads “use X on your smart glasses”
Developers can build additional MiniApps using Mentra’s open tools. Whether anyone outside the company will bother is an open question.
Prescription Ready
The temples pop out so an optician can insert prescription lenses. Early units leave the factory with plain polycarbonate; wearers who need vision correction swap them later.
Availability
First batch ships February 15; a second wave follows February 28. Pre-orders are open now at $299.
Key Takeaways
- Mentra’s glasses target creators blocked by Meta’s walled garden.
- 1080p video and long battery life trade blows with higher-resolution rivals.
- Open-source stance lowers the barrier for niche apps-but only if developers show up.
- Listing OnlyFans in marketing materials signals the company is happy to court adult platforms, a first for major smart-glasses makers.
