These luxury smart binoculars from Swarovski Optik use AI to identify up to 9,000 birds and other wildlife, and I’m hooked

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Earlier this yearSwarovski Optik announcedwhat it claims are the worlds first AI-supported smart binoculars.

Once it had stopped flashing and displayed a solid green, I was ready to go.

Swarovski AX Visio 10x32 binoculars on stone

Officially the weight is just over 1 kg without its rechargeable battery inserted.

This meant the comfortable and well-padded shoulder/ neck strap provided out of the box was appreciated.

The large ridged focus wheel fell readily under my forefinger as my thumbs encircled the base of the eyepiece.

Swarovski AX Visio 10x32 binoculars held in hand

But activate the software-enabled bird and animal identifying features and usage is bumped up to a whole new level.

So, whos it for?

Once the tears subside, however, theyll be similarly hooked.

Swarovski AX Visio 10x32 binoculars close up of controls

Swarovski AX Visio 10x32 binoculars on grass