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TCL RayNeo X2 review: A first step towards true AR glasses, but still work to do
The RayNeo X2 are truly wireless glasses that can project visual overlay onto the real world and give you surprisingly smart AI help
TCL's subsidiary brand RayNeo has released several capable smartglasses in the past couple of years, including the excellent Air 2. But the company's latest X2, which was teased over a year ago at 2023's CES, is finally ready for mass release. Well, almost ready, because RayNeo is launching it via the Indiegogo crowdfunding platform first, though company reps say it will be sold in stores later.
Ray-Ban Meta review: Actually useful smart glasses that look good too
The Ray-Ban Meta are smart glasses with a camera and some AI voice assistant capabilities. It's not as ambitious as others but is more practical
If there's one consistent rule in consumer tech, it's that the second generation of a new product category is always much better than the first, with some improvements so obvious that they make you wonder how you put up with the gen-one version in the first place. The second iPhone offered much faster network connectivity and GPS when the first one had neither; and the second Galaxy Fold made the original look like a fragile toy upon release.
Our favorite smart glasses for gaming just got their first price drop just in time for last-minute shoppers
Take your content consumption to another level, with these smart glasses that are now down to their lowest price yet for Prime members.
If you've ever thought about taking the way you consume content to another level, then smart glasses are going to be right up your alley. While they have been around for quite some time, we've seen vast improvements in tech over the past few years, taking something that was once novel and making them a must-have tool for those that want vastly more screen real estate.
I replaced my monitors with smart glasses for a full week. Here's how it went.
I wasn't expecting smart glasses to make a comeback in 2023, yet here we are
Replacing the monitors in my setup with a pair of smart glasses was not on my bingo card for 2023, but here I am sitting on a couch as I type this on a MacBook Air, wearing a pair of glasses. What began as an experiment to improve my handheld gaming experience has now become an obsession, and now I can't put these AR glasses down. Using some smart glasses for gaming with Steam Deck was so fun that I wanted to attempt to use them as a replacement for my monitors. I gave it a shot, and it was surprisingly excellent.
Lenovo Legion Glasses vs Glasses T1: Which is the best virtual screen for you?
Lenovo’s Glasses T1 are going against the Legion Glasses to see which is the best wearable display for your needs
Lenovo has delivered tons of excellent products over the last couple of years, as the company offers a vast selection of PCs, tablets, smartphones, smart devices, monitors, and more. You might not know this, but it's also gotten into smart glasses, which are wearable private displays that can be used for content consumption, productivity, gaming, and more. It started with the Lenovo Glasses T1 and recently announced a new version, the Legion Glasses, which are intended to be the next step in the company's evolution in the smart glasses segment, and perfect accessory for your Lenovo Legion computer. But which smart glasses are for you?
RayNeo Air 2 XR glasses review: Not true AR but entertaining nonetheless
More focused on being a portable wearable screen instead of using true AR
Augmented reality (AR) glasses have been around for years now, but they're experiencing a renaissance driven by the hype around Apple's Vision Pro headset. Some use what I'd call true AR in that they're aware of the surroundings to show spatial hints and overlays, like the HUD in a video game. Some are more suited to entertainment, and that's the kind we're looking at here. The RayNeo Air 2 aren't much bigger than a pair of normal sunglasses, but they can display what is essentially a 201-inch screen.
Experience smart glasses with this amazing Razer Anzu deal, $158 off for Black Friday
If you've never tried smart glasses before, grab the Razer Anzu while they're at $45 for a limited time
During Black Friday, most of you are likely hunting for phones, laptops, smartwatches, earbuds, or other everyday tech gadgets. However, this seasonal sale is also a great time to try out stuff that you never would have thought of buying before. Smart glasses certainly fall under this category for a lot of people, and it's a great time to see what they're all about with the Razer Anzu — now $155 with this Amazon Black Friday deal.
Best smart glasses in 2024
Looking to jump on the smart glasses train? The market is still nascent, but growing fast, with some strong contenders. Here's our guide.
Now that Apple has unveiled its take on spatial computing with Vision Pro, there's a lot more attention on augmented and virtual reality headsets and glasses. Although it's uncertain whether Vision Pro will be the game-changing device it's billed to be when it releases, there are a lot of great augmented and virtual reality products that you can actually buy today. This sector of the technology industry hasn't advanced as quickly as others in the past, there are still quality options available that might be worth taking a look at.
Rokid Station review: The first Android TV box for AR glasses is a no-frills affair
For when you want to watch YouTube without your phone
Even before Apple pulled the curtains back on its Vision Pro headset, there's been a surge in consumer-grade AR (augmented reality) glasses over the past couple of years, with brands like XReal (formerly nReal), TCL, Lenovo, and Rokid leading the charge. Rokid's Max eyewear is my favorite of the bunch simply because it projects the largest screen.
Rokid Max review: Not quite AR, but a wearable 215-inch screen is still awesome
The Rokid Max are AR glasses with undercooked AR capabilities, but as a portable wearable screen, they're the best in their class.
Tech brands have been throwing around the idea of augmented reality (AR) headsets and eyewear for nearly a decade. There are even substantial rumors that say Apple has a mixed-reality headset coming sometime this year. Unfortunately, up until this point, the products have been either exorbitantly priced to the point of being beyond niche or they're affordable and practical to use but don't actually augment any reality.
Rokid's Max AR glasses deliver big visuals in a sleek and lightweight design
Rokid Max is exceptionally lightweight, coming in at 75 grams, and offers plenty of visual spectacle.
Over the past few months, we've seen a surge in AR glasses or similar products, with more and more companies introducing its latest offering, giving customers plenty of great options to choose from. When you hear the name Rokid, chances are, you've probably never heard of the company. But you'll be surprised to know that it has been in business for quite some time, delivering products to businesses and consumers. The firm is now introducing Rokid Max, its latest AR glasses, which offer an immersive visual experience while also keeping things light and sleek.
Qualcomm debuts the Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 for thin, high-performance AR glasses
The chipset will make an appearance on upcoming AR glasses from Lenovo, Nreal, LG, Oppo, TCL, Xiaomi, and more!
Alongside its latest flagship SoC for smartphones, Qualcomm debuted a new augmented reality platform for next-gen AR smart glasses during its ongoing Snapdragon Summit today. The new Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 is part of Qualcomm's extended reality (XR) portfolio and brings several improvements over the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 from 2019. However, unlike the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 and the recently released XR2 Plus Gen 1, the new platform is only designed to power AR experiences.
Nreal Air Review: Virtual Mac desktop is enticing, but it's best used as a wearable large screen
The nReal Air are AR glasses that work with Android, Nintendo Switch, and in recent addition -- even iPhones and Macs. Read our review!
I still remember meeting Xu Chi, the founder of augmented reality glasses maker Nreal, three years ago. We were meeting at a Hong Kong co-working space, just a few hours before he was set to fly to Las Vegas, where was going to introduce his company's first augmented reality (AR) glasses at CES 2019.
Almost a year after its international debut, Nreal has finally brought the Nreal Air augmented reality smart glasses to the U.S. The glasses are up for sale on Amazon for a price of $379, and Nreal is also offering an iPhone adapter for interested buyers.
TCL's new wearable display glasses are 30% lighter than the previous model
At the ongoing CES 2022 trade show, TCL has unveiled its next-gen wearable display glasses -- the TCL NXTWEAR AIR.
At CES 2021, TCL first showcased a prototype unit of its wearable display glasses. The company brought these glasses to the market as the TCL NXTWEAR G in June last year. The glasses featured two 1080p Sony Micro OLED panels that emulated a massive 140-inch display, giving users a truly immersive visual experience on the go. However, they were a bit bulky for everyday use. TCL has now showcased an upgraded model, called the TCL NXTWEAR AIR, at the ongoing CES 2022 trade show, and it aims to address some of the issues with the previous model.
The Nreal Air are a pair of lightweight AR smart glasses that expand your phone's viewing area
Chinese AR startup Nreal today unveiled the Nreal Air -- a lightwait pair of AR smart glasses that greatly expand your phone's viewing area.
While consumer-oriented smart glasses haven't seen much success in the past, companies are still betting big on the technology. Several OEMs have already showcased their unique implementations this year, including Xiaomi, Snapchat, Razer, and Facebook. Now, Nreal is joining the fray with its latest product -- the Nreal Air.
Facebook thinks you'll buy its smart glasses if it has Ray-Ban branding
Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg has revealed that the company's upcoming smart glasses will be launched in partnership with Ray-Ban.
In March this year, Facebook showcased new wristband controllers for future AR systems. The wristband controllers aimed to provide a more natural and intuitive method to control the company's upcoming AR glasses. While Facebook didn't share any details about the AR glasses at the time, Mark Zuckerberg has now confirmed some details.
Razer Anzu smart glasses feature truly wireless audio, voice assistant support and more
Razer is brining its own pair of glasses that feature built-in truly wireless earphones along with a variety of lens options.
Razer is known for making top-notch gaming peripherals and laptops. At the same time, it doesn’t shy away from experimenting with other products. In January, the company had launched Project Hazel, which was a face mask with RGB lighting, detachable and rechargeable active ventilators, and high bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE) Smart Pods. The company has now launched the new Anzu smart glasses which seem to follow the same concept introduced by Bose and Amazon in the past. The glasses come with inbuilt speakers on the right and left temple allowing you to listen to music or even take phone calls.
Samsung's smart AR glasses concept will let you have your own Iron Man moment
Leaked Samsung AR glasses concept videos showcase all the surprises that Samsung may have in store for us.
Although AR glasses aren't as big today as Google may have hoped back in 2013, a few companies are still working on bringing their own Google Glass-alternatives to the market. For instance, OPPO showcased its AR smart glasses at its Inno Day event late last year, and Lenovo launched the ThinkReality A3 AR glasses for enterprise customers earlier this year. Similarly, rumors suggest that Samsung and Apple are also working on bringing AR smart glasses to the market, but we've not learned much about these products so far. However, leaked concept videos about Samsung's AR glasses have now surfaced online, giving us a brief glimpse of what Samsung plans to achieve with the product.
Lenovo ThinkReality A3 are the company’s latest AR glasses for enterprises
Lenovo has announced the ThinkReality A3 smart glasses built for helping enterprises deliver smart solutions in various sectors.
If you thought smart glasses were no longer relevant, think again. Lenovo has introduced the ThinkReality A3 smart glasses at CES 2021. Similar to the ThinkReality A6 that Lenovo showcased in 2019, these new augmented reality glasses are going to focus on delivering 'new-age digital solutions for enterprises'. Compared to the previous version, the new ThinkReality A3 definitely looks more compact and lightweight.