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Google reportedly looking at smart glasses — again – Computerworld
“Adhawk is one of the few independent third-party solutions,” said Anshel Sag, principal analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy, “but it hasn’t been as prominent in the market as some of the others that have been acquired.” He added that Google is one of the few companies that doesn’t have an eye-tracking system of its own, “so it makes sense…
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Why fast-learning robots are wearing Meta glasses – Computerworld
Meta announced Project Aria in September 2020 as a research initiative to develop advanced AR glasses. The glasses have five cameras (including monochrome, RGB, and eye-tracking), Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), microphones, and environmental sensors. The project also has privacy safeguards such as anonymization algorithms, a recording indicator LED, and a physical privacy switch, according to Meta. The purpose of Aria…
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Why enterprises are choosing smart glasses that talk — not overwhelm – Computerworld
Enterprise adoption: simplicity over immersion? While Microsoft’s HoloLens and Apple’s Vision Pro pushed the boundaries of augmented and virtual reality, their enterprise adoption remained limited due to cost, complexity, and user resistance. HoloLens found some traction in industrial training and fieldwork, and Vision Pro positioned itself as the future of spatial computing, but neither saw mass adoption. “The failure of…
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7 reasons why Ray-Ban Meta glasses are my go-to wearable for long runs
Running has always been one of my favorite activities. I ran my first marathon when I was 13 years old and haven’t stopped. My nickname was “Wheels” in high school because I was always on the go— hitting the pavement, trails or track. Still, I relish the opportunity to connect with nature, challenge myself, and well, you get the idea.…
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Why I want glasses that are always listening – Computerworld
Google makes the call Google Duplex, announced in 2018 at the Google I/O developers conference, is an AI feature of Google Assistant that can make phone calls to book reservations, schedule appointments, or check business hours. Recently, Search Labs extended Duplex in a feature called “Ask for me.” It’s an experimental tool that finds out information for you by calling…
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Smart glasses’ appeal comes into focus at CES 2025 – Computerworld
Smart glasses require “purposeful compromise,” when it comes to balancing functionality with a lightweight form factor, and “different vendors are making different decisions,” to achieve this, said Greengart. Halliday’s smart glasses, for example, project text and images directly into the wearer’s field of view. This is perceived as a 3.5-in. screen that appears in the upper-right corner of the user’s view, and…
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CES 2025: Xreal Unveils One Pro AR Glasses with Enhanced Optics and Hardware
Xreal has been invested in the AR Glasses territory for over two years now. The firm unveiled the Xreal One AR glasses a month ago with its home-made X1 spatial computing chip, and the glasses sold out very soon. However, it looks like the firm isn’t done making AR glasses and has introduced the Xreal One Pro with better overall…
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Answering reader questions about AI, smart glasses, TikTok, and more
As promised, I’ve got a special mailbag issue this week. Thanks to everyone who sent in questions. Like last year, I picked a handful that hit some of the themes I plan to continue covering in 2025. I’m really concerned / worried / curious about the near-term future. Between now and 10 years from now, I think it is very…
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Xreal One vs Viture Pro: Which AR glasses should you buy?
It’s already been quite a year for AR glasses, and after a last-minute launch, we’re left with one question: should you buy the Xreal One or Viture Pro glasses? These are two of the best smart glasses you can buy right now, and the competition is tight between the pair. Whether you’re a long haul traveler looking to play your…
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Ushering in New Era of Smart Glasses
Google is taking another swing at the smart glasses market, determined to leave the missteps of Google Glass in the past. On Dec. 12, the company unveiled Android XR, a new, cutting-edge operating system for headsets and smart glasses. With the competition heating up from the Meta Quest series and Apple Vision Pro leading the market, Google is banking on…
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