Overview
Terminal Mode by Even Realities and Bond are two innovative AI-powered tools designed to enhance productivity, but they cater to vastly different audiences and use cases. Terminal Mode is a developer-focused feature for Even G2 smart glasses that provides an ambient terminal interface to monitor and interact with coding agents remotely. Bond, on the other hand, is an AI Chief of Staff for executives that connects to their tools, learns their company, and automatically manages tasks, communications, and priorities.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Terminal Mode by Even Realities | Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Use Case | Ambient terminal for coding agents on smart glasses | AI Chief of Staff for executives, managing tasks and communications |
| Target User | Developers using AI coding agents (vibe coders, token-maxers) | Founders, executives, and high-performers |
| Platform | Even G2 smart glasses + host machine (laptop) | Slack integration (no new app to learn) |
| Key Functionality | View agent status, approve actions, give voice instructions via glasses | Auto-creates prioritized to-do list, drafts emails, delegates tasks, tracks commitments |
| Integration | npm install, connects to coding agents (e.g., Claude Code) | Connects to email, calendar, Slack, Notion, and other tools |
| Interaction Method | Ring tap (approve), tap-and-hold (voice instruction), visual display on glasses | Chat interface within Slack, automated task management |
| Setup | npm install -g @evenrealities/even-terminal, pair via phone app | Connect tools, Bond learns company context automatically |
| Data Privacy | Not explicitly detailed; runs locally on host machine | Encrypted, no data selling, no AI training on user data, deletable |
Pricing
Terminal Mode by Even Realities: The Terminal Mode software is free to install via npm. However, it requires the Even G2 smart glasses hardware, which is sold separately. There is no subscription fee for the terminal feature itself.
Bond: Bond is priced at $99 per seat per month when billed annually. This beta pricing is locked for life for early adopters. Bond positions itself as a fraction of the cost of a human Chief of Staff, which they estimate at $150,000 per year plus equity and benefits.
Pros and Cons
Terminal Mode by Even Realities
Pros:
- Enables hands-free monitoring of coding agents anywhere
- Quick approval and voice guidance without returning to laptop
- Increases token efficiency and flow for developers
- Simple npm install and setup
Cons:
- Requires Even G2 smart glasses (additional hardware cost)
- Limited to coding agent use cases
- Battery life of glasses may limit session length
- Voice recognition may have accuracy issues in noisy environments
Bond
Pros:
- Automatically prioritizes tasks and surfaces highest leverage moves
- Integrates with existing tools (Slack, email, calendar, Notion)
- Saves 10+ hours per week for executives
- No new app to learn; lives in Slack
Cons:
- Primarily designed for executives, less useful for developers
- Requires trust in AI to manage sensitive communications
- Beta pricing may change after launch
- May not handle highly technical or code-specific tasks
Verdict
Choose Terminal Mode by Even Realities if you are a developer who wants to stay in flow with coding agents while away from your laptop, leveraging smart glasses for ambient monitoring and quick interactions. Choose Bond if you are an executive or founder overwhelmed by scattered tasks and communications, needing an AI Chief of Staff to triage, prioritize, and automate administrative work. Both products excel in their niches but serve fundamentally different users and workflows.
Bond
Terminal Mode by Even Realities