Eyewear news:
- Samsung’s AR Smart Glasses – Samsung is set to launch its AR smart glasses in 2025, featuring Qualcomm’s AR1 chipset, a 12MP Sony IMX681 camera, and Google’s Gemini AI. The glasses are expected to support gesture recognition, mobile payments via QR codes, and other AI-powered features. A formal announcement could come during Samsung’s second Unpacked event in 2025.
- Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses – Meta and Ray-Ban’s AI-powered smart glasses continue to lead in AI integration. They feature voice-assisted AI and an image recognition feature called “Look and Ask,” which allows the glasses to capture an image and analyze it for contextual responses.
- Xreal Air Glasses – These budget-friendly AR glasses offer a 1920×1080 resolution per eye, a 120Hz refresh rate, and are positioned as an affordable entry into AR eyewear. However, they have some limitations, such as edge blurring and limited compatibility without the Xreal Beam.
- Industry Trends – Despite technological advancements, the AR eyewear industry has seen some setbacks, with companies like Microsoft discontinuing HoloLens and Magic Leap scaling back. The focus now appears to be on niche applications rather than all-encompassing AR experiences.
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