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Today, the Android team shared new updates on its XR roadmap, including fresh details on its smartglasses and upcoming features for the Galaxy XR headset.
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Meta has opened the developer preview of its Wearables Device Access Toolkit, following its initial announcement at Connect 2025. The toolkit gives developers early access to the sensors on Meta’s portfolio of AI glasses.
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Even Realities has launched the G2 smart glasses and R1 smart ring, a new pair of wearables designed to work together. The G2 is a binocular heads-up display that shows information in your field of view, while the R1 is a smart ring that lets you control it with simple touch gestures.
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Meta is now accepting applications for Aria Gen 2, with distribution to selected researchers set for Q2 2026. First announced in February 2025, the new device includes major upgrades in sensing capability, wearability, interactivity, and on-device computing.
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Magic Leap announced a renewed partnership with Google at the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh. The companies signed a new three-year agreement to work together on AR display systems for Android XR glasses with the goal of "making all-day, wearable AR more achievable."
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Amazon is developing smart delivery glasses for its Delivery Associates. The wearable enables hands-free scanning, walking navigation, and proof of delivery without the use of a phone. The company says the glasses are one step in its ongoing work to improve the last-mile delivery experience.
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Meta announced its first pair of AI glasses with a display recently at Connect 2025. I just left my LensCrafters appointment, where the Meta Ray-Ban display is open for anyone to try, and wanted to share my first impressions.
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Smartglasses are expected to eventually replace our smartphones to offer us a heads-up and hands-free way to engage with digital information. Ironically, these digitally-native devices require something surprisingly old-fashioned to succeed: physical retail.
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Meta has announced the Meta Wearables Device Access Toolkit, which lets developers extend mobile applications using on-device sensors in its AI glasses. The toolkit will enter a developer preview later this year and includes access to the camera, open-ear audio, and microphone.
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Meta launched its second-generation Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses at its Connect 2025 event. The updated pair of smartglasses boasts better battery life, improved video quality, and a new feature to help you hear in noisy environments.
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Meta and Oakley have unveiled Oakley Meta Vanguard, a new line of AI glasses engineered for athletes. Announced at Meta’s Connect event, the $499 device launches October 21.
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Mojo Vision has raised $75 million in Series B Prime funding to support the commercialization of its micro-LED platform. The round was led by Vanedge Capital, with participation from both returning and new investors, including NEA, Khosla Ventures, Dolby Family Ventures, and others.