NLB turns the page on reading with AR-powered specs

Bookworms in Singapore may soon find their favourite stories leaping off the page literally as the National Library Board (NLB) teams up with Snap and agency LePub Singapore to pilot a new immersive storytelling experience using augmented reality (AR). The initiative will make use of Snap Spectacles powered by Snap OS to bring books to … Read more

Huawei unveils upgraded AI-powered smart eyewear to compete in crowded market

Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies on Wednesday unveiled an upgraded version of its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered eyeglasses, ratcheting up competition in the already crowded market for wearable hardware. Priced at 2,299 yuan (US$315), the new eyewear came with a sleek titanium frame and enhanced AI-powered capabilities to handle a range of tasks from gesture control … Read more

Tim Cook’s Obsession with AR Glasses Shapes Apple’s Vision Pro Roadmap

Using Vision Pro as a computer, as covered during WWDC 2023. Image: Apple Apple isn’t giving up on its mixed reality dreams just yet. Despite the lukewarm commercial response to the $3,500 Vision Pro headset, the company is doubling down on the technology, with two new headsets in the pipeline and a long-term focus on … Read more

Automotive Display Units Market Poised for Growth USD 74.78 billion by 2035, Amidst Rising Demand for Advanced In-Vehicle Displays

Future Market Insights Global and Consulting Pvt. Ltd. The Automotive Display Units Market is set to experience strong growth, driven by advancements in vehicle infotainment systems, increasing demand for smart and connected vehicles, and the rising adoption of electric and autonomous cars. Modern display technologies, including digital instrument clusters, head-up displays (HUDs), and touchscreen panels, … Read more

Smart glasses will be future of computing, Meta executives say

The future of computing will revolve around smart glasses and headsets powered by AI and able to help users with everything they do throughout the day, Meta executives have suggested. Last year, Meta teased a new pair of augmented reality smart glasses named Orion, which it said it had been working on for around 10 … Read more

Pokémon Go Maker Niantic in Talks to Sell Games Unit to Scopely

Niantic Inc.the company behind the 2016 hit Pokémon Gois in talks to sell its video-game business to Saudi Arabia-owned Scopely Inc.according to several people familiar with the discussions. A deal could be announced in coming weeks. The price being discussed is about $3.5 billion, according to one of the people. Any agreement would involve the … Read more

Pokémon Go Maker Niantic in Talks to Sell Games Unit to Scopely

Niantic, Creator of Pokémon Go, Poised for Major Shift with Potential Sale to Scopely Gaming giant Niantic, best known for the global phenomenon Pokémon Go, is reportedly in advanced talks to sell its entire video game business to US-based mobile gaming giant Scopely. Sources familiar with the negotiations reveal that the deal, which could be … Read more

Apple Shelves Mac-Connected AR Glasses Project

Apple has reportedly shut down plans to develop augmented reality glasses connected to its computers. The project, cancelled this week, would have created a product that resembled normal glasses but which included built-in displays and required a connection to a Mac, Bloomberg reported Friday (Jan. 31), citing sources familiar with the matter. The report noted … Read more