google Google Unveils 14 AI-Powered Features Across New Pixel 9 Lineup Google introduces the Pixel 9 series, Watch 3, and Buds Pro 2 with a host of new AI-driven features. The devices leverage Gemini AI and advanced processing to enhance photography, wearables, and audio.
apple Apple Vision Pro Faces Notably High Return Rates Among Early Adopters Early data indicates that Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro headset experiences a relatively high rate of returns, with customers citing physical discomfort, software limitations, and an isolating user experience as primary reasons.
apple Early Apple Vision Pro Owners Report Widespread Buyer's Remorse A year after its debut, many early adopters of Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro headset report leaving the device to gather dust. Users cite physical discomfort, a lack of practical apps, and fading novelty as primary reasons for their dissatisfaction.
google Google Unveils Pixel 8 Series, Watch 2, and AI Photo Tools Google reveals the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2 at its October hardware event. The standout announcement is Best Take, an AI tool that seamlessly combines faces from multiple group photos into one perfect image.
apple Apple Unveils Vision Pro Headset to Pioneer Spatial Computing Era Apple introduces the Vision Pro, a $3,499 mixed-reality headset that relies on eye and hand tracking instead of traditional controllers. The device features dual 4K displays and runs on a new operating system called visionOS.
meta Meta Updates Smart Glasses with Live Conversation Boost and Visual Spotify Playback Meta rolls out a practical conversation-boosting feature for its Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses alongside a new tool that plays Spotify music based on what the user sees.
meta Meta Highlights 2025: Llama 4, Nuclear Data Centers, and AI Glasses Meta reflects on a transformative 2025, marked by the launch of the Meta AI app powered by Llama 4, massive nuclear-powered data centers, and next-generation AI wearables. The tech giant also celebrates reaching one billion downloads for its open-source Llama models.
meta Meta Smart Glasses Outsell Traditional Ray-Bans in European Stores Without AI Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses become the top-selling product in 60% of Ray-Ban stores across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, despite lacking AI features in the EU. The strong sales prompt Meta and EssilorLuxottica to extend their partnership into the next decade.
ray-ban meta Students Demonstrate Ray-Ban Meta Facial Recognition for Instant Doxxing A new student project called I-XRAY connects Ray-Ban Meta glasses to facial recognition software to instantly reveal personal details about strangers. The creators emphasize this is a demonstration to raise awareness about current consumer tech privacy risks rather than a released product.
meta Meta Unveils Orion AR Glasses Prototype as Potential iPhone Replacement Meta reveals Orion, an advanced augmented reality glasses prototype featuring holographic displays and hand-tracking technology that aims to eventually replace the smartphone.
meta Meta Unveils Orion, a True AR Glasses Prototype With Neural Control Meta reveals Orion, a compact true augmented reality glasses prototype featuring a neural wristband interface and a wide field of view. The device remains in the fine-tuning phase and launches exclusively for developers.
meta Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Add Real-Time Translation Feature Meta announces a new real-time translation feature for its Ray-Ban smart glasses that translates Spanish, French, and Italian into English through open-ear speakers.
apple WWDC 2024 Expected to Ignite AI Fitness War Against Samsung Apple is poised to unveil major AI-driven upgrades to its Fitness app at WWDC 2024, sparking a new competitive battle with Samsung and Google. These updates likely include personalized daily readiness scores and smart coaching features.
apple Apple Launches Vision Pro Headset in US Stores Amid High Demand Apple officially releases its first new product in seven years, the $3,499 Vision Pro mixed reality headset, at retail locations across the US. CEO Tim Cook greets eager customers while the company offers in-store demos to showcase the device.
google Google Overhauls Hardware Division in Major Functional Reorganization Google is consolidating its Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit teams into a centralized functional model, resulting in the departure of Fitbit co-founders and hundreds of layoffs.