All articles tagged with #ar glasses
Meta Ray-Ban Display’s first major OS update adds a widgets space, a dedicated Calendar app, an Instagram Reels feed upgrade, live captions for calls, and two EMG-controlled minigames (GOAT and 2048), plus a Spotify-powered Soundtrack feature and expanded calendar integration with Google/Outlook, broadening the glasses’ functionality and interactivity.
TCL today launched the RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR glasses, featuring HDR-capable micro‑OLED displays that can project a virtual screen up to 201 inches and run at up to 120 Hz. The base model is $299, with a limited promo bringing it to $249; two Batman-themed editions are priced at $269. The glasses are intended for watching movies and gaming and connect to devices via USB‑C, offering brighter displays than some rivals but lacking certain XR productivity features like adjustable screen distance/anchor control found in competitor models.
TCL’s RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR/XR glasses deliver a 201-inch virtual screen with HDR10 and up to 1,200 nits brightness via dual micro‑OLED displays for $299, aiming to be the best entertainment-focused smart glasses of 2026. They’re comfortable and offer solid built‑in audio, but require a USB‑C tether, lack some productivity features (like adjustable screen size/anchoring and 3D conversion), and can exhibit flicker and fit quirks, making them a strong early-adopter pick for movies and games rather than a universal productivity solution.
OpenAI is reportedly collaborating with former Apple designer Jony Ive on three AI-driven devices: a smart speaker with a camera and microphone priced around $200–$300, plus a smart lamp and AR smart glasses. The devices are pitched as potential successors to the smartphone, with launch targets not expected until 2027–2028, but the details come from a report and remain speculative.
Apple is rumored to unveil five all-new devices in 2026: a smart home hub, a Face ID-enabled smart doorbell, a lower-cost MacBook powered by the A18 Pro chip, a foldable iPhone, and augmented reality glasses. Details vary by rumor, but the lineup would expand Apple’s ecosystem across home, computing, and wearables, with timelines suggesting some products could launch this year and others later depending on development progress.
CES 2026 showcased five noteworthy gadgets that are either available to order now or shipping soon: Xreal 1S AR glasses ($449) with a bigger field of view and brightness; DuRoBo Krono E-reader ($280) with a tactile dial and Android 15 for apps; OhSnap Mcon Gaming Controller ($144.99) that magnetically attaches to phones for portable play; Even Realities G2 smart glasses ($599) with a larger floating Dashboard and optional R1 ring; and Anker Nano 45W Charger with Smart Display ($39.99) showing real-time charging data, with shipping starting January 20.
At CES 2026, Xreal showcased its new AR glasses, including the unreleased ROG Xreal R1 gaming glasses with a 240 Hz micro-LED display and instant 3D conversion feature, highlighting their focus on quality over price in the competitive smart glasses market.
Viture has launched its new AR glasses, The Beast, at CES 2026, priced at $549. The glasses feature advanced 3 degrees of freedom support, a 58-degree field of view, and electrochromic tint with nine levels of adjustment, making them a competitive but pricey option in the smart glasses market.
Xreal announced a partnership with Asus ROG to develop AR glasses with a 240Hz refresh rate, set to launch in the first half of 2026, featuring micro-OLED panels, a wide field of view, and compatibility with PC and console gaming through a versatile dock.
XGIMI, known for projectors, has launched its own line of AI-infused AR glasses called MemoMind, featuring two models: the flagship Memo One with dual displays and the lighter Memo Air. The glasses are designed to blend into daily life with various styles and prescription options, but use microLED technology, which may pose challenges for users with certain prescriptions. The Memo One is priced at $599 and will be available for pre-order soon.
TCL has introduced the RayNeo Air 4 Pro smart glasses with HDR 10 micro-OLED panels, offering vivid visuals at a lower price point, and is exploring standalone AR glasses with onboard eSIM for cellular connectivity, signaling advancements in wearable display technology.
XREAL has announced the ROG XREAL R1, a pair of gaming-oriented AR glasses with a 240Hz micro-OLED display, low latency, wider field of view, and features like automatic tinting and multiple input support, expected to be available in the first half of 2026.
ASUS has announced the ROG XREAL R1 AR gaming glasses, featuring a 240Hz micro-OLED FHD display that projects a virtual 171-inch screen at 4 meters, with advanced features like Bose sound, electrochromic lenses, and versatile connectivity, set to launch in early 2026.
Xreal announced the upgraded 1S AR glasses at CES, featuring 1200p resolution and a lower price of $449, along with a $99 Neo accessory for Nintendo Switch 2 compatibility, emphasizing portable, affordable AR options despite less immersive experiences compared to headsets like Apple Vision Pro.
Xreal unveils an upgraded entry-level personal cinema glasses, the Xreal One 1S, at CES 2026, featuring improved specs and a $50 price reduction, along with the new Xreal Neo external battery and display hub for enhanced connectivity and longer usage.