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Think AR smartglasses and you probably picture Meta's Ray-Bans or Apple's Vision Pro. One company, though, has been quietly perfecting the category since before 2018, and its latest pair might catch you off guard. Rokid has been building AR glasses for years, and the newest model is making noise for the right reasons.

Imagine if P.T., that legendary 15-minute horror demo that still haunts PlayStation 4 systems, had been allowed to evolve into something bigger. Maybe we do not have to imagine much longer. Hideo Kojima's latest project has horror fans buzzing, and for good reason. The developer just unveiled the first gameplay trailer for OD, and the similarities to P.T., his cancelled Silent Hills demo, jump out immediately. Kojima and Xbox Game Studios revealed the footage during Kojima Productions' 10th...

Getting your hands on Apple's Vision Pro has always been impressive, but let's be honest, the immersive content library has felt sparse compared to the device's potential. That is changing in a hurry with Apple's announcement of a major expansion to its Apple Immersive Video catalog, seven new releases spanning everything from MotoGP racing to Antarctic expeditions. The timing matters, it lands as the industry recognizes that immersive video is the Vision Pro's strongest pitch, the thing that...

When Meta's Ray-Ban Display glasses launched at $799, they created quite a stir in the smart glasses world. That price tag raised eyebrows, especially given the competition. Mark Zuckerberg spent 80% of September's Meta Connect keynote discussing smart glasses, calling them the most successful AI hardware product in three years. Sales success, though, does not guarantee a perfect fit for every budget or workflow.

Meta's smart glasses journey hit a pivotal moment this year, with second-generation Ray-Ban smart glasses becoming one of the most successful AI hardware products of the past three years. The timing makes it especially compelling. With Mark Zuckerberg estimating that always-on contextual AI could arrive in less than 5 years, these glasses feel less like an incremental upgrade and more like a stake in the ground. They are Meta's opening move in what is shaping up to be the defining smart glasses...

Meta's smart glasses have quietly become one of the most compelling consumer tech success stories of recent years. With ZDNet calling the Ray-Bans "arguably the most successful AI hardware product in the past three years" and over 2 million units sold since late 2023, the category has evolved from niche experiment to mainstream success, a transformation that signals we're entering a new phase of wearable computing. The vibe shift feels familiar, like when earbuds went from odd to ordinary on...

When the chef said "Hey Meta, start Live AI" during Meta's Connect keynote, he unknowingly lit the fuse on one of tech's most memorable demo disasters. Andrew Bosworth, Meta's CTO, later explained that the command activated every single Ray-Ban Meta's Live AI in the building, effectively creating a self-inflicted DDoS attack. The demo setup looked polished, with food influencer Jack Mancuso trying to riff on a Korean-inspired steak sauce using the AI as sous-chef. Then, chaos. Not smoke and...

Meta Connect 2025 wasn't just another tech conference. It was Mark Zuckerberg's most ambitious play yet to position Meta at the center of our augmented future. The company unveiled its Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses for $799, complete with a neural wristband that reads muscle signals to control the device. This isn't just another gadget launch; it's Meta's calculated move to own the interface between humans and AI. With the company already controlling 70% of the global smart glasses market and...

When tech demos meet reality, results can be brutally humbling. Meta's recent smart glasses demonstration proved that in spectacular fashion. Mark Zuckerberg stepped onto the stage at Meta Connect 2025, held at the company's California headquarters at 5 p.m. Pacific, ready to showcase what he claimed would be the next evolution of human-computer interaction. Instead, he delivered a masterclass in how even the most polished presentations can unravel. The future of augmented reality ran into very...

The tech world is buzzing about Google Research's latest innovation: Sensible Agent, a framework reshaping how we interact with proactive AR agents. While current AI agents remain largely reactive, requiring explicit prompts before taking action, this new approach aims for something more intuitive and seamless. As agentic AI systems deploy across software engineering, scientific discovery, and human-agent collaboration, the question is not whether they will transform our workflows, but how...

When Meta unveiled the Ray-Ban Display glasses at Meta Connect 2025, it did not feel like another incremental update, it felt like the first truly consumer-ready AR glasses. We've waited years for smart eyewear that delivers seamless augmented reality. With their first AI glasses with a high-resolution display, Meta might have finally cracked the code.

When the director behind Terminator and Avatar starts talking AI, you perk up. Meta announced a multiyear partnership with James Cameron's Lightstorm Vision in December to bring 3D entertainment to Quest headsets, and Cameron himself joined Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth on stage during Meta Connect to share the first results. Quest owners can now watch an exclusive preview clip for Cameron's upcoming Avatar 3 via the headset's new Horizon TV app. That teaser is the hook, not the whole story.

Looking at Meta's announcement, it's hard not to feel like we're witnessing a pivotal moment in wearable tech. The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, launching September 30 for $799, represent the company's boldest bet yet on bringing augmented reality to mainstream consumers. The price signals a belief that people are ready to treat smart glasses as essential computing devices, not just experimental accessories. Big swing. Big risk.

Meta's annual Connect event just wrapped up, and the company delivered what we expected, then some. Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the keynote with a major spotlight on AI glasses, unveiling not one, but three distinct smart eyewear products that push the boundaries of what happens when cutting-edge tech meets iconic design. From enhanced Ray-Ban iterations to groundbreaking display technology, Meta Connect 2025 officially began today at 5 p.m. PT, and the announcements are already reshaping how...

As you walk into your kitchen this morning, you point at a simple banana and watch it transform into an intelligent digital assistant, ready to track your nutrition, set cooking timers, or order groceries. You are not experiencing science fiction. You are witnessing the reality that Google Research is making possible through their XR-Objects project.

The smart glasses landscape is about to shift dramatically. Meta accidentally leaked details about upcoming Ray-Ban display glasses ahead of Meta Connect 2025, revealing features that could redefine wearable AR. While Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses have tripled in sales over the past year, these new specs point to something far more ambitious, a true leap toward mainstream augmented reality that puts Meta ahead of competitors like Google, Samsung, and Amazon. Big swing.

Amazon's upcoming AR glasses face serious headwinds against Meta's growing dominance. The market data is blunt. While Amazon is preparing to launch their 'Jayhawk' AR glasses at an $800 price point for late 2026 or early 2027, Meta is already dominating with 73% of the smart glasses market and shipments growing over 200% year-over-year in the first half of 2025.

Snap's latest OS update is pushing the boundaries of what we expect from AR glasses, and honestly, it's about time. Snap OS 2.0 brings native browser support, WebXR compatibility, and a host of improvements that make these developer-focused Spectacles feel remarkably close to consumer-ready. While the current hardware still carries limitations, 45-minute battery life and 226-gram weight, the software evolution suggests we're watching the foundation for mainstream AR being poured in real time....

When Mark Zuckerberg takes the stage on September 17 at Meta Connect 2025, he's not just unveiling another incremental tech update. After years of building momentum with the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, Meta is ready to show us the future, and it's arriving sooner than most people think. The smart glasses revolution has been gaining momentum across multiple fronts, with global smart glasses shipments growing 110% year-over-year in the first half of 2025 alone.

Samsung just handed us the biggest clue yet about their upcoming XR headset launch, and they did it completely by accident. A Camera Assistant update rolling out to Galaxy S25 FE devices contains explicit references to "Galaxy XR headsets", devices that do not officially exist yet. The leak also spotlights Samsung's wider play, they are not just building a headset, they are wiring up a content pipeline that turns existing Galaxy devices into spatial content creation tools.

The Meta Quest ecosystem is absolutely exploding with incredible gaming experiences right now. If you are diving into VR gaming in 2025, you have picked the perfect time, a moment when Tom's Guide confirms that Batman: Arkham Shadow currently reigns as the best game from Meta's Horizon Store, while ovrdoz notes that virtual reality has finally moved from geeks' garages into homes with powerful, accessible headsets like the Meta Quest 3. What makes the timing especially smart is simple math,...

The extended reality landscape is hitting a pivot point, and Meta Connect 2025 looks like the stage where the next act starts. Scheduled for September 17-18, this year’s developer conference carries unusual weight as Meta stands at the crossroads of mainstream adoption and cutting-edge experimentation. With Reality Labs CTO Andrew Bosworth declaring 2025 "the most critical year" in his eight years at the division, the stakes are obvious. The announcements here could decide whether Meta’s...

The VR landscape in 2025 is buzzing with innovation, and let's be honest, your headset is just the starting point. While Meta Quest 3S starts at $299 and offers mixed-reality features, the real magic shows up when you pair it with the right accessories. From battery packs that double your playtime to controller grips that sharpen your aim, 2025's lineup targets the little pain points you forgot you were tolerating.

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

The wearable tech world has been buzzing about Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, and for good reason. These aren't another gadget chasing fake problems, they cracked how to make smart glasses people actually wear every day. With Meta Connect 2025 happening on September 17, anticipation for what's next is peaking.

Reviewed by Corey Noles

When thousands of Windows Mixed Reality headsets faced electronic extinction in October 2024, most users assumed their VR investments had become expensive paperweights. Microsoft ended support for the platform that originally launched in 2015 under the name Windows Holographic, leaving users stranded with incompatible hardware on newer Windows versions. Game over, right? But here is where the story takes an unexpected turn. Sometimes the most elegant solutions come from unexpected corners of...

Gaming in mixed reality isn't just about escaping to virtual worlds anymore, it is about transforming the space around you into an interactive playground. After diving deep into the latest Meta Quest 3 experiences, I saw something extraordinary: games that blend digital elements with your physical environment in ways that feel genuinely magical. While Meta Quest still rules and Vision Pro made a splash in early 2024, the Quest 3's mixed reality capabilities paint a clear picture of where gaming...

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Corey Noles

July's VR gaming scene is heating up with some seriously tempting releases — and after hands-on testing with six of this month's major launches, I can tell you this lineup delivers on its promises. From zombie hordes to puzzle adventures, this month offers something for every type of VR enthusiast, with genuine surprises that justify the wallet damage.

Virtual reality isn't just a futuristic dream anymore — it's a thriving industry on track for massive expansion. According to recent projections, the global VR market is expected to grow by a staggering $339.29 billion between 2025 and 2033, with a compound annual growth rate of 27.3%. That's not just a small bump — it's a sign that VR is cementing itself as a major player in gaming, business, healthcare, and beyond.

Part of the fallout from the canceled Mobile World Congress is that a range of products, ideas, and designs slated for reveal in Barcelona are now being showcased without the framing and context of the massive tech gathering.

HTC is entering the augmented reality market through the back door by giving developers access to the stereo front-facing cameras on the Vive and Vive Pro VR headsets.