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XREAL says the a01 delivers a “pocket cinema” experience with ultra-bright displays and a lightweight frame. (Image: XREAL)

XREAL launches affordable AR glasses brand ‘xbx’ with lightweight a01 smart glasses

May 28, 2026 9:17 am

The new X by XREAL brand aims to make immersive AR entertainment simpler, lighter, and more affordable.

Instead of operating independently, the glasses remain connected to a small external computing puck that powers the experience. Users are expected to carry the phone-sized accessory in their pocket while using the glasses. (Image: Xreal)

Xreal says smart glasses may finally be ready for the mainstream

May 27, 2026 9:20 am

After years of bulky headsets and failed hype cycles, Xreal believes the XR industry is nearing a breakthrough moment.

The move is part of de Meo's broader strategy to scale up Kering's eyewear and jewellery divisions. (Image: Reuters)

Gucci-owner Kering aims to launch luxury Google glasses next year, CEO says

April 17, 2026 12:06 pm

Gucci owner Kering partners with Google to launch smart glasses, expanding into the fast-growing AI eyewear market.

A concept visual of Nothing’s rumoured smartglasses hints at a transparent design and AI-driven features.

Nothing eyes smartglasses: Carl Pei may be planning AI-powered wearable for 2027

April 02, 2026 3:02 pm

Nothing's smartglasses may rely on smartphones and the cloud to process information.

'How do I improve my eyesight naturally?'

March 08, 2026 5:55 pm

A long screen exposure strains the eye muscles and dries the eyes.

The reason restaurant glasses sometimes smell like eggs

March 03, 2026 6:02 pm

Have you ever experienced a pungent, rotten egg-like smell coming from your restaurant glass?

Instead of storing data as flat bits, the laser creates tiny 3D structures known as voxels inside the glass. Think of them as three-dimensional pixels. (Image: Microsoft Research Blog)

The 10,000-year hard drive: Microsoft’s new breakthrough uses glass to store data forever

February 25, 2026 8:47 am

Researchers say the new method, using ultra-fast lasers, could end data rot and the need for constant storage upgrades.

The lawsuit marks a major escalation in tensions between the two companies as competition in AI hardware intensifies. (Express Image/Agencies)

Apple may be making wearables with ‘eyes and ears’ for iPhone

February 20, 2026 8:56 am

Apple is reportedly developing AI-powered smart glasses, AirPods and a wearable pendant linked to the iPhone.

Oakley Meta Vanguard White with PRIZMTM Sapphire.

Meta debuts athletic Oakley Vanguard AI glasses in India: Check price, availability, fitness features

February 04, 2026 9:16 am

The AI-powered Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses will be available in four frame and lens colour combinations, with planned Garmin and Strava integrations.

And being an AI companion connected to the Internet via the smartphone, it has answers for anything that could be bugging you, from what the plant you just saw in the park to a more academic need to understand the marginal propensity to consume. (Image: The Indian Express/ Nandagopal Rajan)

I wore the New Ray-Ban Meta Glasses 2 for two weeks: Here is why they might finally replace your smartphone

January 16, 2026 10:18 am

With features like these coming to your glasses, there will soon be very little need to peer into a smartphone, other than to consume content like video and play games.