Augmented Reality

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, is launching a new subsidiary called Specs Inc. to focus on its augmented reality glasses. The move aims to advance mixed-reality Spectacles amid growing competition from Meta and Apple.

January 16, 2026 Reported by AI

Xreal has filed a lawsuit against rival smart glasses maker Viture in a US federal court in Texas, alleging patent infringement in several of Viture's products. The action follows a preliminary injunction Xreal secured against Viture in Germany, which halted sales there. Viture denies the claims and accuses Xreal of spreading false information about the scope of the European ban.