The Augmented World Expo in June 2026 was supposed to be a victory lap for the smart glasses industry. Instead, it became a stage for one of the most…
For years, augmented reality glasses were either expensive developer kits or bulky headsets that cost as much as a used car. That’s changing fast in 2026…
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Glasses are still several months from launch, but a new leak of the companion app gives us our clearest look yet at what the…
Snap has a problem with its new $2,195 AR glasses: they’re technologically impressive, but a lot of people think they look ridiculous. Now the company…
In a move that underscores just how aggressively OpenAI is building its hardware ambitions, Apple’s top executive in charge of Vision Pro and smart…
Meta and EssilorLuxottica launch Meta Glasses, a new AI eyewear line starting at with three frame styles and Muse Spark AI. No Ray-Ban branding needed.
Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon Reality Elite chip at AWE 2026. With 160% more AI performance and 12°C cooler operation, it powers the Xreal Aura and opens smart glasses to the entire eyewear industry.
Illinois lawmakers propose a first-in-the-nation ban on smart glasses while driving, raising questions about how states will regulate wearable AR technology.
XGIMI MemoMind One smart glasses weigh 46.6g with dual micro-LED waveguide display, AI recorder, live translation, and 16-hour battery for on Kickstarter.
Highlights from AWE 2026 including Raven Prism Linux smart glasses, XREAL Aura AI avatars, Mudra neural bands, and Qualcomm face recognition demos.
