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Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Exclusive: Viture is teasing next-gen XR glasses — here's what we know about them
Viture already knocked it out of the park with its Pro XR glasses, and now it's teasing a new set of XR glasses — and they aim to deliver big upgrades to shake up the smart specs space. The next-gen XR glasses from Viture will be the first to use Sony's latest Micro-OLED panels, offering a sharper, brighter and wider field of view than we've seen in AR glasses to date. What's more, the specs will arrive with 6DoF (six degrees of freedom) for expanded, more realistic movement in a 3D space. It isn't just one pair of XR glasses either; Viture looks to launch multiple specs that will be "perfect" for everyone, meaning we may see different styles as with the selection of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. We've seen how the Viture Pro XR glasses propelled AR to new heights with its impressive display tech, making it one of the best smart glasses you can get. But it's next pair are already looking to bring more to the table, bringing spatial computing into focus. Let's dive into what we know. Just from the teaser images, we know the next-gen Viture XR glasses will sport a similar lightweight and premium design as with its previous specs, but this time with multiple stylings. It will also feature a camera on its frame not unlike the Ray-Ban Meta glasses or Snap Spectacles. This should bring spatial computing more into the fray. With 6DoF, you're getting full rotational movement of your body in a virtual environment, so the glasses are able to track your location and full motion. We've seen this in the Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest 3 and even other smart glasses like the Xreal Air 2 Ultra. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. However, Viture is bringing this support to more compact, everyday eyewear, and combining this with Sony's latest Micro-OLED panels means these specs may deliver a fully immersive mixed reality environment with sharper visuals and a much wider field of view (potentially even a bigger 135-inch virtual screen than its Pro XR glasses). There's still a lot to learn about Viture's upcoming specs, including its official release date and price, but there are a few predictions we can make that may come to light. For one, the XR glasses will "offer everything similar products do, but with many unique features and refinements others can't match." Thanks to Viture's SpaceWalker allowing for a multi-display setup right in the lenses, it already touches on how it can handle spatial computing. That said, if the specs are set to bring "unique features and refinements," we could see support for Android XR but with unique apps from Viture itself. Or, Viture may be cooking up some of its own tech to compete with Google's XR OS. Of course, this is still up in the air, but judging by how well the company has successfully combined its own software with its hardware, it's not out of the realm of belief. We're sure to learn more about Viture's next-gen XR glasses soon, and we hope to see stronger audio and a better viewing angle, too. With smart glasses edging closer to its next generational leap, especially in a mixed reality space, we'll be keeping a close eye on these upcoming specs.
Emirates Woman
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Emirates Woman
3 beach club takeovers and luxe pop ups in UAE and Saudi Arabia
For the sun-soaked days ahead, Emirates Man rounds up the summer activations, including pop-ups and branded takeovers to check out right now–from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, to Jeddah. Ray-Ban Along with the recent launch of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses comes a cool collaboration with Gitano, a modern bohemian Mexican restaurant. Throughout the month of May until June 5, 2025, the J1 Beach hotspot has been transformed and designed to embody Ray-Ban's free-spirited summer style. Open from 11 am to 1 am on weekdays and 2 am on weekends, the takeover features signature pops of Ray-Ban red that lend a bold accent to the sun beds, pillows, floaties, and towels, plus a cool photo-op mirror experience at one of Dubai's most vibrant beachfronts. For reservations, visit Amiri In Jeddah, luxury streetwear brand Amiri brings its West Coast sensibilities to The Jeddah EDITION. With views overlooking the Jeddah Yacht Club and the Formula 1 circuit, the rooftop experience sits at the intersection of fashion, culture, and modern hospitality. This regional takeover debut captures the Californian laidback perspective of Amiri and The Jeddah EDITION's modern design perspective as seen through the branded touches across the space. Frescobol Carioca Located in one of the region's most loved beach clubs, Twiggy, the club is now home to Frescobol Carioca's first outpost. With a design concept inspired by Brazilian modernist design principles, the exterior space showcases an organic architecture with geometric wave silhouettes, making for a unique shopping experience while you enjoy the culinary savoir-faire and the acclaimed hospitality experience by Rikas Hospitality Group. Now that you've booked your agenda, scroll through the gallery below for 10 effortless essentials to wear on repeat for summer: – For more on how to look smart and live smarter, follow Emirates Man on Facebook and Instagram Images: Supplied
TechCrunch
23-05-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
Apple could launch AI-powered smart glasses in 2026
In Brief Apple is reportedly looking to release a pair of smart glasses by the end of next year in a bid to compete with Meta's AI-powered glasses, the Ray-Ban Meta. Apple's wearable will have all the components one would expect in smart glasses, including a camera and microphone, and will have the ability to analyze what's going on around it, Bloomberg reported. It will also have Siri, and it will be able to respond to commands like answering phone calls and giving directions. Bloomberg previously reported Apple's plans to create new chips to develop smart glasses and other hardware, including new Macs and AI servers. Apple CEO Tim Cook is apparently dead set on trying to beat Meta in the smart glasses market as the AI race heats up. The Ray-Ban Meta has proven to be a big success for Meta; the company and its manufacturing partner, Ray-Ban, have sold millions of units to date.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
OpenAI buys former Apple design chief Jony Ive's startup for $6.5 billion in AI product push
OpenAI ( is purchasing legendary Apple (AAPL) designer Jony Ive's startup, io, for $6.5 billion in an effort to develop a new family of products that take advantage of generative AI technologies. 'The products that we're using to deliver and connect us to unimaginable technology, they're decades old,' Ive said in a pre-recorded video released by OpenAI. 'And so it's just common sense to at least think, surely there's something beyond these legacy products. Ive famously oversaw the design of Apple's original colorful iMac, as well as products ranging from the iPad, Apple Watch and, most importantly, the iPhone. He left Apple in 2019 as its chief design officer to start his own design company called LoveFrom. Ive later founded io with his Apple successor Evans Hanky, as well as Tang Tan and Scott Cannon, who also worked at Apple. 'AI is an incredible technology, but great tools require work at the intersection of technology, design, and understanding people and the world,' Altman said in a statement. 'No one can do this like Jony and his team; the amount of care they put into every aspect of the process is extraordinary.' According to OpenAI, Ive and LoveFrom will assume design and creative responsibilities across OpenAI and io, and plan to share their work next year. Rumors have swirled for sometime that OpenAI was working on a new kind of AI-powered device that will replace the smartphones we use everyday, but doing so will take an enormous effort. Smartphone makers sell hundreds of millions of devices each year. And while sales are no longer growing as they once did, it's still an incredibly lucrative business for companies live Apple and Samsung, which dominate the space. Tech companies are torn on what the next major step in consumer technology will be. Meta and Google are leaning into augmented reality and AI-powered smart glasses, with Google announcing new partnerships for its own eyewear during its I/O conference on Tuesday. Meta already sells its Ray-Ban Meta glasses. Apple is also reportedly working on its own smart glasses. We've also seen early attempts at AI-focused gadgets including the Rabbit R1 and Humane pin, but neither caught on with consumers. Humane sold its technology to HP in February. Email Daniel Howley at dhowley@ Follow him on X/Twitter at @DanielHowley. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
OpenAI buys former Apple design chief Jony Ive's startup for $6.5 billion in AI product push
OpenAI ( is purchasing legendary Apple (AAPL) designer Jony Ive's startup, io, for $6.5 billion in an effort to develop a new family of products that take advantage of generative AI technologies. 'The products that we're using to deliver and connect us to unimaginable technology, they're decades old,' Ive said in a pre-recorded video released by OpenAI. 'And so it's just common sense to at least think, surely there's something beyond these legacy products. Ive famously oversaw the design of Apple's original colorful iMac, as well as products ranging from the iPad, Apple Watch and, most importantly, the iPhone. He left Apple in 2019 as its chief design officer to start his own design company called LoveFrom. Ive later founded io with his Apple successor Evans Hanky, as well as Tang Tan and Scott Cannon, who also worked at Apple. 'AI is an incredible technology, but great tools require work at the intersection of technology, design, and understanding people and the world,' Altman said in a statement. 'No one can do this like Jony and his team; the amount of care they put into every aspect of the process is extraordinary.' According to OpenAI, Ive and LoveFrom will assume design and creative responsibilities across OpenAI and io, and plan to share their work next year. Rumors have swirled for sometime that OpenAI was working on a new kind of AI-powered device that will replace the smartphones we use everyday, but doing so will take an enormous effort. Smartphone makers sell hundreds of millions of devices each year. And while sales are no longer growing as they once did, it's still an incredibly lucrative business for companies live Apple and Samsung, which dominate the space. Tech companies are torn on what the next major step in consumer technology will be. Meta and Google are leaning into augmented reality and AI-powered smart glasses, with Google announcing new partnerships for its own eyewear during its I/O conference on Tuesday. Meta already sells its Ray-Ban Meta glasses. Apple is also reportedly working on its own smart glasses. We've also seen early attempts at AI-focused gadgets including the Rabbit R1 and Humane pin, but neither caught on with consumers. Humane sold its technology to HP in February. Email Daniel Howley at dhowley@ Follow him on X/Twitter at @DanielHowley. Sign in to access your portfolio
