The landscape of extended reality (XR) and smart glasses is rapidly evolving, promising a future where digital and physical worlds blend seamlessly. Recent announcements highlight significant strides in both immersive gaming and everyday augmented experiences. From Lenovo's groundbreaking glasses-free 3D gaming laptop that makes virtual worlds literally pop off the screen, to Meta's ambitious roadmap for slimmer, more powerful VR headsets and feature-rich smart glasses, the industry is pushing boundaries.
We're seeing advancements that cater to every facet of life: portable XR glasses are transforming mobile work and entertainment with massive virtual screens, while companies like Nuance are tackling real-world problems with hearing-enhancing smart glasses. Even fashion is getting an upgrade, with new collaborations like Oakley Meta smart glasses bringing cutting-edge tech to stylish eyewear. Meanwhile, Apple continues to refine its Vision Pro with robust software updates, signaling a long-term commitment to its spatial computing vision.
As these technologies become more integrated and accessible—with some already seeing significant discounts—the line between our digital interactions and physical environment continues to blur. The era of truly intelligent, always-on visual assistance and deeply immersive experiences is no longer a distant dream, but a rapidly approaching reality.
Lenovo is updating its most eye-popping gaming laptop for 2025, and the new iteration makes your gameplay literally pop.The Chinese tech giant announced the new Lenovo Legion 9i (Gen 10) today at Tech World Shanghai 2025, billing it as a powerful machine for both gamers and game developers. The big pull? Its 18-inch 4K display has an optional upgrade...
Viture's new Pro XR glasses take things to the next level with a larger display, increased brightness, and twice the refresh rate, making them great for both getting work done and for entertainment.
The last two years saw the launches of the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S VR headsets, but it sounds like we'll have to wait a bit for the next one. It also sounds like the next one will be something a little different.UploadVR reported that Meta's next head-worn VR device might launch in 2026, but it likely won't be a big, bulky VR headset like we're used...
Meta's got a pair of smart glasses that are so packed with bleeding edge tech, they truly deserve the "smart" moniker. Announced earlier this year, the Aria Gen 2 are Meta's "research glasses," meaning they probably won't be available to the general public any time soon. However, the technologies used will probably bleed into Meta's other projects like...
The Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses give you nearly the same audio quality as AirPods, a fast camera, and a hands-free AI assistant. It's on sale for a limited time.
The Wall Street Journal and other outlets have reported that Apple is struggling to sell the Vision Pro, a futuristic augmented reality wearable with a depressing (for me) $3,500 price tag. While the rumor mill has taken this as a sign that the headset will quietly ride off into the virtual sunset, apparently no one told Apple.On Monday, Apple hosted...
Snap's next-gen Specs AR glasses are lighter than ever and use advanced machine learning to offer AI assistance.
Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses are getting some competition from Meta itself. The company is apparently collaborating with Oakley on a pair of new smart glasses, due to launch on Friday, June 20. Oakley teased the launch on Monday, with a video that displays the two companies' logos, and a caption that reads: "The next evolution is coming on June 20."...
The latest Xreal One Pro AR glasses are a big win for me, offering a premium experience tailored for both productivity and entertainment.
Hearing loss is something of an epidemic in the United States, where the population is rapidly aging. Chances are, your hearing isn't as good as it could be. Maybe you're like me and you spent way too many hours in a way too small basement playing way too loud metal music without hearing protection (an admittedly extreme example), or maybe you merely...
On Friday, Meta announced the upcoming launch of its newest smart glasses, part of a collaboration with Oakley. The Oakley Meta HSTN will be available for preorder starting July 11 and they’ll retail for $499.A press release states, "Our first product for athletes and fans alike, Oakley Meta HSTN (pronounced HOW-stuhn), based on the HSTN style of Oakley...
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses were first unveiled in 2023, the result of a collaboration between sunglasses company Ray-Ban and tech giant Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram. Appealing to the fashion-conscious tech nerd, the voice-operated wearable not only allows users to take photos and make calls hands-free, but can also use AI to describe a...
I invested in a pair of Meta Ray-Bans several months ago, and I haven't regretted it since.
Apple's Vision Pro headset seems to have taken a back seat lately, but a new report claims that Apple still has a very ambitious roadmap with seven head-mounted products in the pipeline.This is according to Apple sleuth Ming-Chi Kuo, who detailed the company's plans in a blog post Sunday. Kuo claims that Apple
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