EssilorLuxottica scoops up French XR startup Lynx, shelves R2 headset

Global eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica has acquired French XR startup Lynx in a full buyout, acquiring all of the company's IP, assets, and most of its team — and likely killing the upcoming Lynx-R2 mixed reality headset in the process. Lynx founder and CEO Stan Larroque confirmed the deal in a public email to backers on…

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Snap debuts specs AR glasses at AWE 2026 for $2,195

Snap finally unveiled its long-awaited augmented reality glasses — called Specs — at the Augmented World Expo 2026 on June 16, offering a fully standalone AR device priced at $2,195 that ships this fall. Specs are built from Swiss TR90 polymer and come in two sizes: a 47mm narrow fit weighing 132 grams and a…

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Apple readies first smart glasses for WWDC 2027 launch next June

Apple plans to unveil its first smart glasses at WWDC 2027 with a consumer launch expected by the end of the year.

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Snap picks September 16 to finally launch its AR Specs

Snap sets a September 16 date for the official launch of its $2,195 Specs augmented reality glasses in Los Angeles.

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Meta updates Ray-Ban display glasses with smarter AI, Threads, and neural handwriting

Meta is rolling out a major software update to its Ray-Ban Display glasses with Muse Spark AI, Threads support, and neural handwriting.

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Instagram ban on smart glasses clips raises tough moderation questions

Meta says it will remove some content filmed with its smart glasses from Instagram, but drawing the line between prank and harassment proves difficult.

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