Snap’s upcoming consumer AR glasses are still set to launch sometime this year, and they’ll be powered by a Snapdragon XR chip from Qualcomm, according to an announcement of a “multi-year strategic agreement” between the companies. Snap has been working on smart glasses for a decade, with the first model of its camera-equipped Spectacles glasses […]
Researchers have found a way to turn any flat surface into a keyboard for AR headsets using your body’s natural reaction to pressure.
This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. I still remember the first time I tried the kids edutainment system Osmo back in 2014: I was sitting in front of an iPad, placed vertically on a white iPad […]
Researchers develop ultra-high-resolution micro-LED displays (~1,700 PPI) that could enable near-reality visuals in smartglasses and wearable XR.
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Snap is launching a separate business for its upcoming Specs augmented reality glasses in a bid to lure new investors to the project. The new company, aptly named “Specs,” will operate under Snap as a distinct subsidiary ahead of the long-awaited public launch of Specs glasses later this year. “Establishing Specs Inc. as a wholly-owned […]
You know a gadget category is starting to go mainstream when patent lawsuits start cropping up. Today, Xreal filed a lawsuit in the US against Viture, alleging the firm is infringing on a patent for its AR glasses technology. According to Xreal’s press release, the suit was filed in the United States District Court for […]
At CES 2026, Xreal announced an upgraded, slightly more affordable version of its entry-level AR glasses: the $449 Xreal 1S. And this time, you can also convert 2D videos to 3D without any extra apps, software, or proprietary players. At a glance, the Xreal 1S don’t look much different from the Xreal One or One […]