Mark Zuckerberg says a future without smart glasses is ‘hard to imagine’

Take Zuckerberg’s outlook with a grain of salt. After all, he thought we’d all be hanging out in the metaverse by now.

Rokid’s AI glasses offer a more affordable route to wearables than Meta Ray-Ban

Rokid has launched its AI Glasses Style at $299, positioning them as a lighter, screenless, and more affordable alternative to Meta Ray-Ban glasses while focusing on voice-first AI features like translation and assistance.
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Your Ray-Ban Meta alternative is open-source, and that changes everything

Mentra Live is a Ray-Ban Meta alternative with a rare perk, an open-source OS and a MiniApp Store. It’s limited-run, app-driven camera glasses, but real-world polish and privacy details still need proof.
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Samsung XR smart glasses leak says you may see two versions

Samsung XR smart glasses may launch in two versions. A leak cites model numbers SM-O200P and SM-O200J, plus a 12MP autofocus camera, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and transition lenses on one variant.
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I finally found AI smart glasses that offer a true glimpse of the future

The RayNeo X3 Pro smart glasses are built atop Android foundations and heavily rely on Gemini, serving it all atop an invisible screen and “normal” form factor. It’s only plagued by the curse of a first generation product.
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Meta’s VR gaming push is shrinking, and you’ll feel it

Meta’s VR gaming push is shrinking, and you’ll feel it. Reality Labs layoffs and the closure of the studios behind Resident Evil 4 and Deadpool point to fewer big exclusives for Quest owners.
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Google app leak gives us a glimpse of life with smart glasses and meaningful controls

A hidden Google app suggests the company’s smart glasses won’t scream for attention; instead, they’ll listen, pause, and politely step aside when real life takes over.
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Rokid is bringing wearable control to smart glasses at a lower cost than Meta

Rokid is pairing its display-free smart glasses with Mudra’s neural wristband to offer wearable, touch-free control at a significantly lower cost than Meta’s smart glasses and Neural Band.
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Where VCs think AI startups can win, even with OpenAI in the game

Vanessa Larco, partner at Premise and former partner at NEA, thinks 2026 will finally be the year of consumer AI.  Larco, who’s been investing in consumer and prosumer for years, thinks we’re about to see a shift in how …

These Hearing Aids Will Tune in to Your Brain
These Hearing Aids Will Tune in to Your Brain

Imagine you’re at a bustling dinner party filled with laughter, music, and clinking silverware. You’re trying to follow a conversation across the table, but every word feels like it’s wrapped in noise. For most people, these types of party scenarios, …