Raven Resonance Announces Raven Prism, the World's First Ambient Computer, is Officially Available for Pre-Orders

Stylish Linux-powered computer in glasses form factor now available for pre-order with a fully refundable $49 deposit; first shipments are expected in January 2027

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Raven Resonance today announced that Raven Prism™, the world's first Ambient Computer, is now available for pre-order with a fully refundable $49 deposit. Following its first public debut and demos at Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2026, Raven Prism is now moving into commercial availability, with initial shipments to early adopters expected to begin in January 2027.

Powered by RavenOS, the company's Linux-based operating system, Raven Prism combines the appearance of beautiful premium prescription eyewear with a powerful standalone computing platform designed for continuous, hands-free use. Created for creative professionals, makers, developers and enterprise users, Raven Prism brings real-time information into view through a full-color LCoS waveguide display that provides a virtual viewing experience comparable to a 16-inch display at arm's length while allowing users to remain engaged with their surroundings.

Ambient computing refers to interfaces that appear when needed and then fade into the background, helping people stay present in the physical world. Raven Prism places a standalone 64-bit computer within a user's field of view, controlled by eye gaze and voice and designed to deliver contextual information and powerful tools without pulling attention away from the physical world. Raven Prism is designed to live with you — always there, aware of the context around you, and able to assist on the go without getting in the way.

Unlike conventional smart glasses that primarily function as connected smartphone accessories, Raven Prism is a standalone Linux computer in the form factor of premium everyday prescription eyewear. It operates independently and does not require a smartphone. Powered by a quad-core 64-bit ARM processor, the device supports native Linux applications, SSH access and developer customization. Raven Prism ships with more than 25 applications available through its own app store and provides low-level access to the operating system, creating a flexible platform for developers, creators and enterprises alike.

Raven Prism features privacy-preserving eye control implemented in hardware, enabling users to navigate applications and information using natural gaze-based interaction. Voice interaction, wireless peripherals through Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and contextual ambient applications complement the gaze-first interface.

A key innovation is Raven Wings™, Raven's patent-pending modular hot-swappable battery architecture that connects magnetically to an expansion port on the frame, designed for continuous ambient computing. Unlike conventional mobile devices that require shutdowns, reboots or interruptions when power is depleted, Raven Prism preserves system state during battery exchanges, allowing users to swap batteries and continue working without restarting the device, relaunching applications or losing their place. Users can remove a depleted Raven Wing, attach a fresh one and continue working exactly where they left off. The architecture is designed to support uninterrupted all-day operation while creating a modular hardware platform for future expansion. Beyond power delivery, Raven Wings are designed as expansion modules capable of introducing additional hardware functionality over time, such as AI accelerators, cellular modems, GPS receivers, and more.

"Since showing Raven Prism publicly at AWE, it's been exciting to see it resonating so well with technical creatives, developers, and enterprises. People are clearly ready for a radically better relationship with personal computing," said Thomas Suarez, co-founder and CEO of Raven Resonance. "For decades, the computer has lived on a desk, in a pocket or in a bag. Raven Prism puts a powerful, open Linux computer directly into your field of view, accessible through your eyes and voice, without demanding your constant attention. Opening pre-orders is an important step toward bringing that capability into people's vision. This is a new kind of personal computer."

Privacy remains a foundational design principle of Raven Prism. Eye control data is processed locally on the device, no user data is transmitted off-device without explicit user consent and core AI capabilities are designed to run locally whenever possible. Unlike many connected wearables that rely heavily on cloud infrastructure, Raven Prism is designed to perform as much computation as possible locally, keeping user data under the user's control and reducing dependence on remote infrastructure. Raven Resonance believes privacy should be enforced through hardware and software architecture rather than only policies or permissions.

To support that philosophy, Raven Prism incorporates multiple hardware-level privacy protections. The device includes a physical camera cover that blocks image capture unless intentionally removed by the wearer, providing a visible and verifiable indication when the camera is capable of operation. Raven's proprietary Beakon visibility system further enhances transparency through illuminated indicators integrated into the frame that make camera activity readily apparent to both the wearer and those nearby. Custom circuit logic provides additional protection for data across hardware components.

Raven Prism is now available for pre-order at https://raven.computer with a fully refundable $49 deposit. The initial production run is expected to begin shipping to early adopters in January 2027. Raven Prism is designed and engineered by Raven Resonance in California and manufactured in the United States.

About Raven Resonance

Raven Resonance Inc. (San Francisco) is the developer of the world's first Ambient Computer, creating a new category of personal computing that brings the computer directly into the human eyeline. Founded by wearable computing pioneers, the company's first product, Raven Prism, combines the form factor of stylish premium eyewear with a powerful standalone Linux-based computing platform. Featuring 64-bit quad-core ARM processing, hardware-based privacy-preserving eye control and a full-color LCoS waveguide display, Raven Prism enables users to access contextual information and control applications hands-free, without relying on a smartphone. Raven's proprietary hot-swappable Raven Wings provide modular battery power for continuous operation while serving as expansion ports for future hardware functionality. Built on the conviction that privacy is a fundamental human right, Raven Prism incorporates privacy protections throughout its hardware and software architecture. Raven Prism is designed and engineered in California and manufactured in the United States. Learn more or buy Raven Prism at https://raven.computer .

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