Smart Glasses & XR: The Future is Clear(er)


The world of smart glasses and Extended Reality (XR) is rapidly accelerating, moving beyond sci-fi concepts into tangible, transformative tools. Recent announcements highlight a vibrant landscape where major tech players like Meta, Samsung, and Google are pushing the boundaries of what these devices can do. From Meta's fashion-forward Ray-Ban collaborations and re-emerging facial recognition ambitions, to Samsung's rumored touchless control glasses and Google's impressive Android XR debut, the focus is squarely on integrating powerful AI and immersive experiences directly into our daily lives.

Beyond entertainment, these articles reveal a significant shift towards practical applications. XR glasses are becoming indispensable for productivity, offering massive virtual screens for travelers and professionals alike. Specialized AR headsets are revolutionizing fields like surgery, providing critical overlays and ergonomic advantages. Even industries are seeing the quiet revolution of XR, leveraging it for advanced training and design, proving that while consumer VR might have had its challenges, the broader XR market is thriving with real-world impact. As devices become sleeker, more powerful, and increasingly feature-rich, the promise of a future where our glasses are our most intuitive computers seems closer than ever.

Meta's latest limited edition Ray-Ban smart glasses are here - and they're fancy
These Ray-Ban x Coperni smart glasses have a sleek translucent design, and only a small number are being made.
Nokia RXRM and Nokia 5G 360 Camera
Samsung smart glasses with touchless controls nearly ready, report says
Samsung is reportedly nearing the finish line on its long-rumored smart glasses, codenamed Project HAEAN. The company, according to Korean outlet ETNews, is finalizing the specs for the device, which now includes a built-in display — a notable shift from earlier plans that leaned toward a display-free XR wearable. SEE ALSO: ...
My favorite XR glasses for productivity and traveling got 3 major upgrades (and a big discount)
Viture's new Pro XR glasses take things to the next level with a larger display, increased brightness, and twice the refresh rate.
These XR glasses gave me a 200-inch screen to work with - and they're well worth it
I can't imagine traveling without my XR glasses anymore. If you're thinking about trying them on your next trip or commute, the RayNeo Air 3S offers an unbeatable experience at its price.
Varjo Releases New XR-4 Series to Deliver Mixed Reality Experiences Indistinguishable from Natural Sight – Varjo.com
“Developers and industry users are looking for new ways to render photorealistic scenes and take advantage of ray tracing in mixed reality,” said David Weinstein, senior director of virtual reality and augmented reality at NVIDIA. “With the integration of NVIDIA GPUs, NVIDIA Omniverse and OpenUSD, the Varjo XR-4 series delivers a combination of ultra-wide...
Why the Even Realities G1 are the smart glasses to beat in 2025 - and I've tested several pairs
The Even Realities G1 lack a camera and speaker like the Ray-Ban Meta, but they still manage to stand out in a crowded market.
This AR headset is changing how surgeons see inside their patients
What if a headset could make surgery safer, faster, and less physically taxing? Surgeons are embracing DigiLoupes, a powerful new tool combining magnification, AR overlays, and ergonomic design.
Your Meta Ray-Bans just got a major feature upgrade for free - and it feels surreal
Previously limited to early access in certain countries, this new communication feature is expanding to all owners.
Google, Samsung's AR Glasses set for 2026, Apple Mulls Next Move
Google recently surprised tech enthusiasts by showcasing prototype AR glasses during a TED talk hosted by Shahram Izadi, Google’s head of augmented reality and extended reality.While the sleek, lightweight glasses impressed with their capabilities, reports suggest we might need to wait until 2026 before they hit the market.An Impressive DemoDuring...
The Next Computer? Your Glasses | Shahram Izadi | TED
Picture this: you’re wearing a normal-looking pair of glasses, but they give you the ability to quickly summarize a book, translate between languages or remember where you left your keys. In a live demo of unreleased technology, computer scientist Shahram Izadi unveils Google’s new Android XR platform, which aims to give users the power of AI via smart...
Meta forges ahead with facial recognition for its AI glasses
Meet Aperol and Bellini, the codenames Meta has given its new "super-sensing" AI glasses with facial recognition technology, according to The Information.Meta originally scrapped the facial recognition feature for the first generation of the Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses over ethical concerns. However, the new report from The Information claims that a more...
I tested the best AR and MR galsses: Here's how the Meta Ray-Bans stack up
We tested the best AR/MR glasses that seamlessly blend digital content with the real world, offering immersive experiences for work, entertainment, and more.
VR IS DEAD - Stories Beyond The Metaverse
For decades, virtual and mixed reality were seen as technologies of the future—never quite catching on. But behind the scenes, XR has taken hold, quietly transforming how the world’s most advanced industries operate. From training fighter pilots and medical teams to designing cars and skyscrapers, this film reveals the real-world impact of XR. Through...
Your Meta Ray-Bans just got two seriously helpful upgrades for free - how they work
As part of the new features, Meta said it partnered with Be My Eyes. Here's why that's a big deal.
The best smart glasses unveiled at I/O 2025 weren't made by Google
Project Aura, made by Xreal, will harness Google's new Android XR platform to provide a more immersive and mobile entertainment experience.
Google's upcoming AI smart glasses may finally convince me to switch to a pair full-time
At Google I/O 2025, the company shared more about how Android XR will be integrated into the smart glasses form factor, including practical Gemini features.
Google debuts AI-powered Android XR smart glasses at Google I/O
Google is trying out smart glasses again.At its Google I/O keynote address on Tuesday, Google showed off a product that was referred to simply as "Android XR glasses" in both the presentation and the accompanying blog post. No price or release date was given, so between all of that and the fact that the product doesn't seem to have a real name yet,...
Android XR Glasses Unveiled at Google I/O 2025
Google showed off its Android XR Glasses with built-in Gemini Live AI capabilities and video cameras at the annual Google I/O Developers Conference in Mountain View, California. 
I wore smart glasses with built-in hearing aids for a week, and they're a promising alternative
The Nuance Audio hearing glasses offer a fresh take on over-the-counter hearing aids, offering a stylish and discreet option to assi

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