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6 AR Moves In 2026 That Change Hardware, Software And Who Gets Users
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (429+ words) Snap moved its glasses team into Specs Inc. and openly invited minority investors, a bet to scale hardware faster. The move signals Snap wants to treat AR as a standalone consumer product, not just a Snapchat feature. If you've been…...
5 AR Gadgets In 2026 That Surprise CES Fans - Here’s What Changes
8+ hour, 58+ min ago (342+ words) " Xreal unveiled the 1S at CES for $449, shifting entry-level pricing. " Razer showed Project Motoko with two 4K cameras and AI, betting on headphones. " Real 3D conversion now turns ordinary 2D video into depth on portable AR glasses. Xreal's 1S upgrades resolution to 1200p, raises brightness, and…...
"We're So Close To Launch" Sparks Industry Split In 2026 - Here's What Changes
23+ hour, 59+ min ago (157+ words) " The CEO made the comment on Jan. 28, 2026; launch expectations shifted. " The company formed a Specs unit to seek outside investment and focus development. " The AR program has absorbed more than $3 billion in R&D over 11 years. Introducing Specs Inc. Today,…...
7 AR Glasses Arriving In 2026 That Could Reshape Mobile Screens
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (398+ words) Excitement and curiosity surround 7 AR glasses this year. Industry launches at CES and moves by Snap and others make 2026 feel decisive for wearable AR. One surprising entry-the compact Xreal 1S-undercuts pricier rivals while Asus and Viture chase higher-fidelity gaming and…...
7 AR Hardware And Business Bets In 2026 That Could Reshape Wearables
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (302+ words) Snap created a standalone Specs Inc. to bring outside capital and sharper operational focus ahead of a consumer launch. This move signals Snap wants Specs to compete as a distinct brand, not just a Snapchat add-on. If you follow wearables,…...
"Success Will Depend Less On Breakthrough" Sparks Doubt For AR Startups In 2026
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (301+ words) Snap created Specs Inc. on Jan 28, 2026; it will seek outside investment and independence. The company is hiring nearly 100 global positions to build the next AR glasses. IDC says Meta holds 70% unit share, underscoring a capital-heavy market and fierce competition. The…...
"Success Will Depend Less" Sparks Urgent Strategy Shifts For AR Firms In 2026 - Here’s Why
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (388+ words) "Success Will Depend Less" Sparks Urgent Strategy Shifts For AR Firms In 2026 - Here's Why'Glass Almanac "Success will depend less on breakthrough hardware innovation." The line landed this week and injected fresh urgency into AR planning for 2026 as companies scramble to…...
Vision Pro Shift Reveals New Focus On AI Glasses In 2025 - Why It Matters
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (115+ words) " Apple paused the Vision Pro overhaul on Oct 1, 2025; resources moved to AI glasses. " visionOS 26 added Apple Intelligence in April 2025; software updates increased Vision Pro capabilities. " Bloomberg and Reuters reported the pause; enterprise roadmap now prioritizes compact AR products. Apple redirected…...
7 AR Moves Shaping 2026 That Could Upend The Smart Glasses Market
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (405+ words) Google tapped Xreal to build Project Aura hardware for Android XR, aiming for compact, phone-friendly glasses in 2026. That partnership angles Google away from bulk headsets and toward everyday wearable form factors " you could see more developers optimizing for lightweight AR....
6 AR Glasses And Company Moves In 2026 That Could Upend Wearables
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (355+ words) Snap announced a new subsidiary, Specs Inc., on Jan 28, 2026, to focus solely on AR glasses and experiences. That structural move signals a product-first push, not just an experiments team " expect faster hardware cadence. If you liked earlier Spectacles ideas, this…...