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US Secretary of Transportation states the obvious: Don't use the Apple Vision Pro while driving
After one owner was spotted driving down the highway while wearing an Apple Vision Pro headset, US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg issued a warning reminding drivers to be in full control of their vehicles at all times.
The ASUS AirVision M1 glasses give you big virtual screens in a travel-friendly package
At CES 2024, ASUS showed off a new pair of glasses called the AirVision M1 that could be an even more travel-friendly alternative to a portable monitor.
The Spacetop is a laptop that really wants to swap your screen for AR glasses
With the Spacetop, Sightful has created a laptop that does away with the traditional display in exchange for AR glasses that provide a massive 100-inch virtual screen. But does the Spacetop deliver on the promise?
Xreal Air 2 Ultra is an affordable alternative to the Apple Vision Pro, apparently
The Xreal Air 2 Ultra AR glasses will debut at CES 2024 as affordable alternatives to the Apple Vision Pro.
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses hands-on: Techy sunglasses you might actually want to wear
On Wednesday at its annual Connect event, Meta announced its second-gen smart glasses which feature some major hardware upgrades and a wider range of colors and frames.
Qualcomm announces two new Snapdragon chips for next-gen headsets and smart glasses
Making their debut in the Meta Quest 3 and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, today Qualcomm announced two new Snapdragon chips designed to power next-gen AR and MR devices.
Meta Quest 3 hands-on: A proper successor to the most popular VR headset
On Wednesday at its annual Connect event, Meta announced its latest mainstream VR/AR headset in the Quest 3. It starts at $499 and features a bunch of upgrades across the board that make it a worthy successor to the best-selling headset on the market.
‘Pokémon Go’ developer Niantic is laying off 230 employees
Niantic is joining the long list of companies laying off employees. The studio published an “organizational update” (after the internal memo was leaked to Kotaku) announcing that it would let go of 230 employees. In addition, the company is shutting down its Los Angeles studio and canceling two licensed games: NBA All-World and Marvel: World of Heroes. The only good news for fans is that Pokémon Go, still its flagship product, will live to fight another day.
Apple bought the AR company behind the lenses in Nintendo’s ‘Mario Kart’ ride
Apple has reportedly bought AR startup Mira. The Los Angeles-based company made the lens tech in the AR headsets for Super Nintendo World’s Mario Kart ride and has contracts with the US Air Force and Navy. You may also remember the Mira Prism, the company’s smartphone-based AR headset that Engadget tried in 2017. Of course, Apple finally revealed its long-rumored AR headset, the Vision Pro, at its WWDC 2023 keynote on Monday.
Apple reveals its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, starting at $3,499
After years of rumors and speculation, today at its annual developer conference Apple finally announced its long-awaited AR/VR headset: the $3,499 Apple Vision Pro.
Hasbro's augmented reality 'Twister' lets you play by yourself
'Twister Air' trades the traditional floor mat for your device's screen.
Meta reportedly wants to license Magic Leap’s AR technology
Meta could turn to Magic Leap for help to stay ahead of Apple and other new entrants in the soon-to-be crowded AR space.
Artiphon’s Minibeats AR app creates music from movement and gestures
Artiphon, the company behind the Orba handheld synth and MIDI controller, launched a new AR music creation app today that you don’t need a musical background to enjoy. Minibeats for iOS uses gestures, dance moves and facial expressions to craft songs played on 12 virtual instruments with colorful visual effects.
Apple’s mixed-reality headset may come with a magnetic cable for its external power supply
Apple's forthcoming mixed-reality headset will feature an external power supply that connects to the device through a magnetic cable.
Latest Apple headset rumors say it’ll include VR workouts and sports
Apple is reportedly readying a wide array of apps and services for its upcoming mixed reality headset, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The company appears to be moving forward with plans to announce its first VR / AR headset at its Worldwide Developers’ Conference in June.
Microsoft Teams adds Snapchat AR Lenses to video chats
Starting today, Microsoft Teams has a rotating selection of Snapchat Lenses you can use to spice up your video calls.
Nreal Air AR glasses will soon support Windows
Windows support is coming to Nreal Air AR glasses. The company announced Nebula for Windows, which lets you view your PC on the virtual equivalent of an ultra-wide monitor.
Niantic’s Tamagotchi-like ‘Peridot’ arrives on May 9th
Peridot, the next game from Pokémon Go creator Niantic, will arrive on May 9th.
‘Hot Wheels: Rift Rally’ is another mixed reality racer from the makers of ‘Mario Kart Live’
The makers of “Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit” have created a game for Hot Wheels using similar controls and gameplay.
Apple will reportedly let anyone make apps for its mixed reality headset using Siri
Apple is said to be working on a tool that would let anyone make AR apps using its future mixed reality headset.