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A deep-dive product article for the OSAWALLA GP10 — 5MP Sony camera, ChatGPT in your ear, 90 minutes of continuous recording, 39 grams on your face. Here's what it does, who it's for, and how to get the most out of it on day one.

Why smart glasses have been waiting for this moment

For the last decade, "smart glasses" meant one of two things: a luxury heads-up display that costs more than a used car, or a chunky camera-on-your-face that no one wore outside a tech conference. The OSAWALLA GP10 is the first pair that feels like something you'd actually put on at 8 a.m. and forget you're wearing by lunch.

It's a 39-gram frame. That's lighter than most prescription pairs. Inside that frame sits a 5-megapixel Sony sensor, dual microphones with noise cancellation, a 90-minute continuous-recording buffer, and an always-on AI assistant that runs ChatGPT natively. There are no air-gaps, no protruding cameras, no flashing LEDs when you're not recording. From across the table, the GP10 looks like ordinary eyewear.

If you've been waiting for AI glasses to grow up, this is the generation that earned the right to be called that.

Five things the GP10 does that your phone can't

1. A camera you don't have to hold

Short-press the button on the right temple once to capture a still. Short-press it twice to start a 1080p video, and once more to stop. The footage is buffered on the device and pushed to your phone over Bluetooth when the app is open. That means you can film a kid's recital, a recipe you're following, or a service-repair walkthrough without holding anything or looking down at a screen.

2. ChatGPT in your ear, all day

The "OWGlasses" companion app keeps an always-on connection to ChatGPT. Tap the right temple or say "Hey Osa," ask a question, and you get a real answer whispered through the open-ear speakers. You don't have to unlock your phone, open an app, or type anything. On a bike ride, a hike, or in the middle of cooking dinner — that's when the assistant becomes useful instead of gimmicky.

3. Calls without lifting a finger

Dual-mic noise cancellation means the person on the other end hears you, not the wind, the highway, or the office HVAC. Short-press to answer, long-press two seconds to reject, short-press during a call to end. Voice commands work too: just say "Answer" or "Hang up."

4. Music and audio that don't block your ears

The open-ear speakers direct sound toward your ear canal while leaving your ear holes open. You can listen to a podcast, take a work call, and still hear the car horn behind you, the barista calling your name, the kid running across the yard. For anyone who's worried about earbuds on the road, this is the form factor that finally makes sense.

5. Adaptive lenses that change with your day

Both lens options are photochromic — clear indoors, darkening within seconds when UV hits them. Walk out of a fluorescent office into noon sun, and the lenses adjust before you've finished crossing the parking lot.

Pick your lens: GP10-B05 vs GP10-B06

Both lenses meet the American National Standard for nonprescription sunglasses and fashion eyewear (ANSI Z80.3), which covers impact resistance, optical clarity, and UV protection. Translation: the GP10 isn't a toy in glasses form. It's certified eyewear first, with electronics inside.

Choose B05 if: your day starts on a bike, you drive long distances, or you spend hours near water, snow, or open sky. Polarization makes a real difference in those environments.

Choose B06 if: you live behind a laptop, you're on back-to-back Zoom calls, or your eyes feel fried by 8 p.m. The 350–500 nm filter is the part of the visible spectrum that research links to digital eye strain and disrupted sleep cycles.

Not sure? Get B06. It's the better general-purpose pair and the one most users keep on for the full day.

What's in the box

Every GP10 ships with the essentials and one thing most brands leave out:

1. Smart Glasses (GP10) — the main device with built-in camera, speakers, microphones, and touch controls
2. USB-C charging cable — for the magnetic charging port on the right temple
3. Protective glasses case — rigid enough to survive a backpack, soft enough to slip into a laptop bag
4. Microfiber cleaning cloth — for the lenses and the frame
5. User manual — the document you're reading a less boring version of right now
6. Lens Verification Kit — a Test Card and Test Flashlight, plus a QR code to a step-by-step verification video

That last item is worth pausing on. OSAWALLA ships a Test Card and flashlight in every box so you can verify your adaptive lenses are doing what they claim. Scan the QR code, follow the 60-second test, and you have proof your photochromic and blue-light filtering are actually working. No other brand in this price range does this.

If anything arrives damaged or missing, customer support is reachable through the manual and on the OSAWALLA website.

Get from unboxing to first photo in three minutes

Step 1 — Download the app. Scan the QR code on the welcome card with your phone, or search "OWGlasses" in the App Store or Google Play. Install, open, and grant the permissions the app asks for (Bluetooth, location, notifications). These are needed for pairing, the always-on connection, and the data transfer between glasses and phone.

Step 2 — Power on. Press and hold the button on the right temple for five seconds. The indicator light on the inside of the right temple will start flashing blue.

Step 3 — Pair. In the app, tap "Add Device." The app will scan for nearby GP10 frames. Tap the name that appears, confirm the Bluetooth pairing request that pops up on your phone, and wait for the "ding" from the glasses — that sound means the connection succeeded. From here on out, the glasses reconnect automatically whenever you put them on with Bluetooth on.

That's it. You can now take a photo, ask ChatGPT a question, or play music with a single tap.

Master the controls

You have three input methods. Each one is right for a different moment.

The physical button (right temple, near the hinge)

The touch panel (further back on the right temple)

The voice assistant ("Hey Osa")

Say the wake word from across the room or in normal conversation. Then you can say:

• "Take a photo" or "Take a picture"
• "Record a video" or "Stop recording"
• "Record audio"
• "Play music" / "Pause music" / "Continue playing"
• "Next song" / "Previous song"
• "Volume up" / "Volume down"
• "Answer" / "Hang up" (during a call)
• "What's this?" — activates visual recognition of objects in front of you

There's no learning curve. The button is for the moments your hands are busy; the touch is for when your hand is free; the voice is for when neither is.

Battery, charging, and what the lights mean

The GP10 charges through a magnetic USB-C cable that snaps onto the right temple. Use any 5V/1A or 5V/2A power adapter — the brick that came with your phone works fine. A full charge takes about two hours. The red indicator light turns off when charging completes.

Realistic battery life: roughly a full day of mixed use (occasional photos, some calls, intermittent AI queries, a couple hours of music). If you're recording continuous 1080p video, the 90-minute ceiling is the practical limit. Below 15% the GP10 disables camera and data functions to preserve Bluetooth for calls and voice control — so even a "dead" pair is still a working headset.

The five indicator states

One detail worth knowing: the GP10 has a non-removable lithium battery. Don't try to open the frame, don't bend the temples outward, and don't throw the glasses in a checked bag where pressure and temperature swings can damage the cell.

Built to last: safety, care, and warranty

Treating the lenses right. Use the included microfiber cloth. Don't use alcohol, acetone, paper towels, or your shirt — all of those will scratch the photochromic coating. If the lenses need more than a dry wipe, use a small amount of water and the cleaning cloth, then dry.

Where you can wear them. Operating temperature is 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F). Storage temperature is -10°C to 45°C. In other words, don't leave them on a car dashboard in August or in a parked car in February, and don't bring them into a sauna.

Where you shouldn't wear them. The GP10 is not waterproof — don't shower with them, don't wear them in the pool, don't rinse them under a faucet. The camera lens and the touch panel are sealed against sweat and rain, not submersion.

Safety basics. The GP10 is not a medical device, and the lenses are not impact-rated for industrial use. Don't look directly at the sun through them (this is true of any glasses, but more tempting with a camera built in). Use caution when driving — the AI queries and notifications can wait until you're parked. Keep the magnetic charging cable 15 cm away from implanted medical devices like pacemakers.

Warranty. Every GP10 comes with a one-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. If the product has a quality issue within 15 days of delivery, OSAWALLA covers free replacement. The warranty doesn't cover damage from drops, water, or use outside the manual's guidelines, and it requires a valid purchase receipt. For anything else, customer support is the next step.

FCC and privacy. The GP10 is FCC Part 15 compliant as a Class B digital device. From a privacy standpoint: respect other people's right not to be photographed or recorded. OSAWALLA explicitly prohibits using the device for secret recording — check your local laws before filming in public spaces.

Who the GP10 is actually for

The short answer: anyone who has ever thought "I wish I could just capture this without pulling out my phone."

Outdoor creators and cyclists. The polarized B05 lens, the 39-gram weight, and the always-on camera make the GP10 a natural fit for cyclists, trail runners, surfers, and hikers who want POV footage without strapping a GoPro to a helmet. The 90-minute continuous recording is enough for a long ride or a full trail run.

Parents of young kids. Anyone who has tried to film a toddler's first steps with a phone in one hand knows the result: shaky footage, missed moments, a crying kid by minute three. The GP10 captures what you're actually looking at, hands-free, in first person. Pair it with a 64 GB cloud backup in the app, and the memories stop getting lost.

Tradespeople and field technicians. HVAC techs, electricians, plumbers, and home inspectors are already wearing action cameras to document site visits. The GP10 is lighter, less obvious, and the always-on AI assistant means you can dictate notes between rooms without touching a screen.

Knowledge workers with screen fatigue. The B06 blue-light filter is the underrated hero of the lineup. If you live behind a laptop, the late-afternoon eye burn is usually blue light plus glare plus dryness, not actual fatigue. A photochromic blue-light filter that adjusts through the day is the closest thing to "computer glasses" that you'll actually keep wearing.

The casually curious. You don't have to be a creator or a pro. The cheapest reason to buy a GP10 is also the most common one: you're out for a walk, you see something interesting, and instead of fumbling for your phone, you tap the temple and the moment is captured. After two weeks of that, you stop reaching for the phone entirely.

Frequently asked questions

Does the GP10 need a phone to work? For setup, yes — the OWGlasses app handles pairing, data sync, and the ChatGPT connection. After setup, basic functions (photo, video, music on a previously paired phone) work without the app being open.

Can I use the GP10 with prescription lenses? The frames are designed around the included photochromic lenses. OSAWALLA does not currently offer a prescription insert, but the lens dimensions follow standard mounting so a third-party optician can fit prescription lenses in many configurations. Contact support before ordering if this is critical to you.

How is my data stored? Photos, video, and audio are buffered on the device's built-in memory, then pushed to your phone over Bluetooth. Once on your phone, files are handled by the OWGlasses app and your phone's normal storage. They are not uploaded to OSAWALLA's servers unless you opt in to the cloud backup feature.

What's the actual video resolution? 1080p at 30 fps. The 5MP Sony sensor is well over-spec for that resolution, which is why the footage looks notably better than phone video at the same resolution — there's headroom in the sensor that most action cameras don't have.

Can I wear them with a hat or a helmet? Yes. The temples are slim enough to fit under most cycling and ski helmets. For full-face helmets, check the temple width against the helmet's cutouts before buying.