The first bucket is the simple and stylish glasses. The more stylish and comfortable smart glasses are, the fewer features they tend to have. But for this group, that’s often a good thing.

Each had their own draws and features, things like AR glasses that focused on projecting your computer monitor or smartphone screen and devices made for AI transcription and trans

Producers of hi-tech connected eyewear are multiplying their innovations with increasingly discreet models in an attempt to make a difference in a highly competitive -- and fast-emerging -- market.

Live translation, GPS, cameras: glasses are quickly adopting new functionalities. "There are so many of these smart wearables, and more of them are going on your face," said Techsponential analyst Avi Greengart at the CES in Las Vegas, where numerous smart glasses manufacturers showcased their latest innovations.

Despite tensions in Sino-American relations, Chinese companies remain highly engaged in the global tech scene, with over 1,300 exhibitors from China at