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Xreal Aura Launches at $1,279, Preempting Meta’s VR Glasses in Mixed Reality Race
technology5 days ago

Xreal Aura Launches at $1,279, Preempting Meta’s VR Glasses in Mixed Reality Race

Xreal has set the price for its Aura mixed-reality glasses at $1,279, launching ahead of Meta’s VR Glasses. The device features transparent lenses, a 70-degree field of view, and Android XR support via a tethered compute puck. While Meta’s device offers higher immersion with eye tracking, Xreal’s design prioritizes real-world visibility. Both devices are priced near $1,300, signaling a new cost benchmark for lightweight spatial computing hardware.

via CNET|
#android-xr#meta-vr-glasses#smart-glasses
Apple’s N224 Project Signals a Slow, Uncertain Path to a Lighter Vision Pro Successor
technology16 days ago

Apple’s N224 Project Signals a Slow, Uncertain Path to a Lighter Vision Pro Successor

Apple is developing a new Vision Pro successor, code-named N224, aimed at reducing weight and cost, but the project remains in early stages with no guaranteed launch date. While the previous 'Vision Air' project was canceled, N224 explores four distinct concepts, including an all-in-one design and an external compute puck similar to Meta’s recent hardware. Industry observers note that Apple is prioritizing displayless smart glasses for 2027, leaving the headset category in a state of uncertainty as it waits for technology to mature.

via 9to5Mac|
#apple-vision-pro#mark-gurman#meta-vr-glasses
Ternus frames Vision Pro as the dawn of spatial computing, not a commercial failure
technology22 days ago

Ternus frames Vision Pro as the dawn of spatial computing, not a commercial failure

Apple CEO John Ternus defended the Vision Pro’s limited sales by comparing it to the early days of personal computers, arguing that the device is currently finding niche professional uses in surgery and film production. While the headset remains a premium, heavy, and expensive outlier in Apple’s lineup, Ternus views it as the foundational step toward future lightweight spatial glasses. The 512GB model, priced at $3,899, offers high-resolution displays and 16GB of unified memory, but its 600-650g weight and short battery life limit it to session-based use rather than all-day wear.

via 9to5Mac|
#apple-leadership#apple-vision-pro#hardware-strategy
Apple's 'Spatial iPhone' Rumors Point to Glasses-Free 3D Display
technology5 months ago

Apple's 'Spatial iPhone' Rumors Point to Glasses-Free 3D Display

Rumors allege Apple is exploring a handheld holographic display, codenamed MH1/H1, that uses eye-tracking and a nano-structured holographic layer to render depth without glasses for a 'Spatial iPhone,' potentially leveraging Samsung OLED panels; the project sits in early R&D with an approximate 2030 timeframe, echoing Apple’s long-standing interest in glasses-free 3D and spatial computing while noting past patents and Samsung SAIT research that could underpin such a device.

via MacRumors|
#apple#eye-tracking#holographic-display
Reorg, not demise: Apple Vision Pro path remains in play
technology5 months ago

Reorg, not demise: Apple Vision Pro path remains in play

Rumors of the Vision Pro team's dissolution are likely exaggerated; Apple is reorganizing rather than ending the program, keeping visionOS under Mike Rockwell while moving Vision Pro staff to other projects (including Siri). Apple still treats Spatial Computing as its future, awaiting tech advances for a true second‑gen device and continuing AR/VR development and developer support, with WWDC 2026 expected to push visionOS and related platforms forward.

via AppleInsider|
#apple#rockwell#spatial-computing
Two Years In, Apple's Vision Pro Shifts Focus Toward Smart Glasses
technology8 months ago

Two Years In, Apple's Vision Pro Shifts Focus Toward Smart Glasses

Two years after Vision Pro’s US launch on Feb 2, 2024, the headset has earned praise for visual quality and tracking but faced criticism over price and battery life. Apple released an M5-based update with up to 120 Hz and longer battery life, yet demand remained weak. Several reports have since indicated Apple paused plans for a redesigned Vision Pro and a cheaper Vision Air, winding down first-generation production and shifting resources toward smart glasses, with no active next-generation headset in development.

via MacRumors|
#apple#m5-chip#smart-glasses
Viture Teases Next-Gen XR Glasses
technology1 year ago

Viture Teases Next-Gen XR Glasses

Viture is teasing next-generation XR glasses that will feature Sony's latest Micro-OLED panels, offering sharper visuals and a wider field of view, along with 6DoF for more realistic movement in virtual environments. The new glasses will come in multiple styles, include a camera, and aim to enhance spatial computing, potentially supporting Android XR and unique apps, with more details to be revealed soon.

via Tom's Guide|
#micro-oled#smart-glasses#spatial-computing
Xreal Unveils Cutting-Edge AR Glasses with Versatile Connectivity
technology1 year ago

Xreal Unveils Cutting-Edge AR Glasses with Versatile Connectivity

Xreal has announced its new AR glasses, the Xreal One and Xreal One Pro, which feature 3DoF spatial computing, allowing users to anchor large virtual displays in 3D space. These glasses offer improved field of view, brightness, and audio quality with Sound by Bose, and include a detachable camera for AI capabilities. The Xreal One series aims to enhance user comfort and visibility, competing with Meta's AR developments. The Xreal One is priced at $499 and ships in December, while the Pro model costs $599 and ships in early 2025.

via Android Central|
#ar-glasses#meta#spatial-computing
Apple Vision Pro Delays and Future Innovations Unveiled
technology1 year ago

Apple Vision Pro Delays and Future Innovations Unveiled

Apple has postponed the release of a more affordable version of its Apple Vision headset, initially planned for 2025, to beyond 2027, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The cheaper headset was expected to feature lower-cost materials and reduced specifications to make spatial computing more accessible. Despite this delay, Apple is still set to release a new version of the Apple Vision Pro next year, featuring the M5 chip and Apple Intelligence support. Kuo suggests that Apple is cautious about the market potential of a $2000 headset, drawing parallels to the limited success of the HomePod mini.

via 9to5Mac|
#apple#ming-chi-kuo#product-delay
"Spacetop G1: The Screenless AR Laptop Revolution"
technology2 years ago

"Spacetop G1: The Screenless AR Laptop Revolution"

Tech startup Sightful has introduced the Spacetop G1, a screenless laptop designed for the spatial computing era, which pairs with custom AR glasses by Xreal to offer a 100-inch virtual display. The device, running on SpaceOS, aims to provide a more comfortable and portable alternative to traditional headsets like Apple's Vision Pro. Priced at $1,900, the Spacetop G1 features an 8-hour battery life and a 70% faster processing chip, with the first units shipping in October 2024.

via HYPEBEAST|
#ar-glasses#screenless-laptop#sightful
"Microsoft Launches Native OneNote App for Apple Vision Pro"
technology2 years ago

"Microsoft Launches Native OneNote App for Apple Vision Pro"

Microsoft has released a native OneNote app for Apple Vision Pro, utilizing the infinite canvas of spatial computing and offering features similar to the iPad version. The app is optimized for Vision Pro hardware, supporting hands-free use and Bluetooth pairing with a keyboard and trackpad. Microsoft has been actively providing visionOS apps, and the OneNote app is now available on the visionOS App Store.

via 9to5Mac|
#apple-vision-pro#microsoft#onenote