Snap is turning its smart glasses team into its own company
Snap is turning its smart glasses team into its own company

Snap is launching a separate business for its upcoming Specs augmented reality glasses in a bid to lure new investors to the project. The new company, aptly named “Specs,” will operate under Snap as a distinct subsidiary ahead of the long-awaited public launch of Specs glasses later this year. “Establishing Specs Inc. as a wholly-owned […]

Xreal sues Viture over AR glasses patent
Xreal sues Viture over AR glasses patent

You know a gadget category is starting to go mainstream when patent lawsuits start cropping up. Today, Xreal filed a lawsuit in the US against Viture, alleging the firm is infringing on a patent for its AR glasses technology. According to Xreal’s press release, the suit was filed in the United States District Court for […]

Xreal’s entry-level AR glasses get a spec bump and 3D conversion
Xreal’s entry-level AR glasses get a spec bump and 3D conversion

At CES 2026, Xreal announced an upgraded, slightly more affordable version of its entry-level AR glasses: the $449 Xreal 1S. And this time, you can also convert 2D videos to 3D without any extra apps, software, or proprietary players. At a glance, the Xreal 1S don’t look much different from the Xreal One or One […]