NEW YORK CITY, NY - August 21, 2026 - TOZO’s AIVU AI Glasses have surpassed $100,000 in funding on Kickstarter, with over 260 backers supporting the campaign and 24 days remaining. The growing response highlights increasing interest in AIVU’s distinctive approach to smart eyewear, which combines AI-powered vision, everyday wearability, and innovative optical technology in a single pair of glasses.
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