Posted 1/16/2024, 3:00:00 AM
Swarovski's $4,799 AI Binoculars Identify Birds, But Cheaper Alternatives Exist
- Swarovski launched $4,799 AI-powered binoculars that identify birds
- The binoculars use the Cornell Merlin ID system to recognize birds
- A cheaper alternative is buying a camera, transferring images to a phone, and using the free Merlin ID app
- The app can also identify birds by their songs, which binoculars can't do
- The binoculars are seen as overpriced given the availability of cheaper alternatives