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augmented-reality
Technology Smart Glasses Outgrow the Gimmick Label: WIRED Tests RayNeo, Viture, and Engo
WIRED reported that Meta and Ray-Ban sold more than 7 million pairs of smart glasses in 2025, with Google, Samsung, and Apple preparing their own versions. The publication's latest guide names the RayNeo Air 3s Pro, Viture Luma Pro, and Engo3 as honorable mentions, testing everything from 201-inch virtual screens to sports-focused heads-up displays. Despite real progress, WIRED's testing highlights persistent drawbacks in field of view, software stability, and ergonomics.
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Meta Launches $299 Smart Glasses With Own Branding, Drop Ray-Ban Name
Meta announced three new smart glasses models—Adventurer, Fury, and Starfire—priced at $299, dropping Ray-Ban branding in favor of Meta's own name. The glasses offer adjustable comfort, customizable frames, and 8-hour battery life. A Kylie Jenner collaboration brings custom AI voice and design. Meta competes with Snap's recently launched AR Specs.
Technology Clip-On Cases for Smart Glasses Emerge as Fashion and Protection Accessories
Italian startup Lorika has released Ontop, a line of brightly colored clip-on frame covers for Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses. Priced $35–$40, the one-millimeter-thick polycarbonate covers add a chunky aesthetic while protecting the hinges and lenses. CEO Giorgio Di Cesare says the goal is to improve both fashion and durability, with plans to expand to other Meta styles and eventually other brands.
Snap Launches $2,195 AR Glasses 'Specs' for Consumer Market, Available for Preorder
Snap has unveiled its first consumer augmented-reality glasses called Specs at the AWE tech conference. Priced at $2,195 with a $220 deposit, the glasses offer a 51-degree field of view, dual Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, and hand-tracking cameras. Preorders are open now for shipping in fall 2026 in the US, UK, and France.
Technology Samsung XR meditation demo eases blood donation stress, sparks everyday app idea
Samsung employees in South Korea tested immersive meditation using the Samsung Galaxy XR headset while giving blood, a program set to expand globally. The author suggests three additional XR applications: gamifying exercise, encouraging reading with eye-tracking, and making chores fun. The demo will also appear at Augmented World Expo in Long Beach.