A new perception chip is set to bring spatial intelligence to next-generation wearables. The device promises real-time understanding of the world in slim designs like Aviator glasses.
Developers say the chip eliminates the need for a GPU in delivering spatial awareness. This approach could remove the requirement for bulky batteries in smart eyewear.
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Snap unveiled its latest augmented reality Specs during a keynote at the Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California. The standalone glasses will go on sale later this year starting at $2,195 and mark the company's first public release of the product.
The Augmented World Expo this week showcased new developments in smart glasses and mixed reality devices. Companies including Snap and Xreal unveiled upcoming products powered by advanced chips and AI features. Market data indicates strong growth in the sector.
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Snap introduced its latest augmented reality eyewear on Tuesday, positioning the new Specs as a middle ground between full headsets and lighter AI glasses.
Meta has embedded facial recognition components in its Meta AI smartphone app that powers its smart glasses. The feature remains inactive for now but has raised privacy concerns among experts.
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A Japanese consortium held its inaugural meeting in Tokyo, aiming to bring smart contact lenses into practical use around 2030. Led by Yasuhiro Takaki, a professor at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, the group seeks to integrate electronic components for displaying images and promote medical applications. It intends to lead the technology's spread from Japan worldwide, unlike foreign dominance in smartphones and smart glasses.
Xreal announced a new sub-brand focused on affordable display glasses. The move aims to broaden access to its technology.
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Apple is testing at least four different frame styles for upcoming smart glasses to rival Meta's Ray-Bans, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The designs include rectangular and oval options in various colors. An announcement could come as early as late 2026, with a release in 2027.