Even Realities CEO Will Wang discusses G2 smart glasses development in China

Will Wang, the CEO of Even Realities, appeared on 9to5Mac’s weekly video-first podcast Overtime on Tuesday to discuss the future of smart glasses and his long‑standing relationship with Apple. The episode, hosted by Fernando Silva and Jeff Benjamin, is part of the show’s regular lineup of tech insiders sharing fresh observations about the Apple ecosystem.

Wang began the conversation by outlining his early days at Apple, where he helped develop augmented‑reality tools that later evolved into the company’s first consumer‑facing glasses. He then explained why the tech capital of Silicon Valley is shifting away from hardware innovation. “The cost of manufacturing and the talent drain have pushed many hardware makers to look elsewhere,” Wang said, noting that his own company now outsources much of its production to China and other regions with lower overhead.

The bulk of the interview focused on Even Realities’ flagship product, the G2 smart glasses, and the challenges that come with building a new category. Wang highlighted the company’s supply‑chain strategy, which balances speed to market with quality control, and discussed the privacy implications of continuous camera and sensor use. “Users need to trust that their data is protected,” he said, and he outlined the company’s privacy‑first design philosophy and the regulatory hurdles that still loom over wearable tech.

The episode ends with a call to action for listeners: subscribe to Overtime on Apple Podcasts or watch the video on YouTube to stay updated on the next wave of Apple‑related stories. Wang’s insights underscore that while the hardware scene may be dispersing from Silicon Valley, the promise of smart glasses—and the companies building them—remains a key frontier in consumer technology.