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Specs Launch in L.A. with an AI Twist

During Specs official launch, the big reveal was Specs Intelligence – a layer that brings AI capabilities to Specs, enabling smart agents for face-worn ambient computing.
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Snap Announces New “anticipatory” AI Service & Apps for First Consumer ‘Specs’ AR Glasses

Snap today announced new experiences, services and partnerships for SPECS, the company’s upcoming pair of consumer AR glasses. Snap’s big Specs livestream today wasn’t technically a launch event—they’re still slated to arrive in the US, UK and France later this fall starting at $2,195—although the company did give a little more insight into what sort […]

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Steam Frame Review – Power-user’s Playground

Steam Frame is finally here. It’s Valve’s second-ever VR headset, and a radically different product than its first. Did Valve pull off the vision? And, if so, who is Steam Frame for? Read on in our full review to find out. Table of Contents Steam Frame Review Summary Steam Frame is a unique headset that […]

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Meta Reportedly Building Smart Glasses without Cameras Following Public Backlash

Meta is reportedly preparing a new slate of smart glasses that are ditching those pesky cameras. The News Zuckerberg previously teased a pair of smart glasses in May alongside the official announcement of Connect’s September dates. Now, according to a report from The Information, those may be a new class of camera-less smart glasses, slated […]

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Meta Reportedly Unveiling Next-gen MR Headset at Connect, Hologram-like Call Experience

Meta isn’t only rumored to unveil its next-gen mixed reality headset next week, but also a photorealistic “hologram-like” call function using its latest avatars. Images of Meta’s upcoming Project Phoenix headset have already leaked ahead of Meta’s Connect developer conference next week, which strongly suggests we’ll be getting an unveiling there, taking place September 23-24. […]

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EA Sports Gets in the Game with TikTok Effects

To embody its history in its promotional efforts for the U.S. Open, the USTA looked to AR. With a set of lenses across social AR platforms, it reached 8 million impressions. What are the lessons and tactical takeaways?
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Engineering the Future of Immersive Computing, Part 2

Lak Vijayaraghavan is an XR systems engineer whose career spans Magic Leap to TikTok Effect House. What are his biggest learnings and insights from that journey so far, and where does he see spatial computing moving next?
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Valve Announces Steam Frame Price, Release Date, and Accessories – Pre-orders Now Open

Valve today opened pre-orders for Steam Frame, its long-awaited standalone VR headset, which finally reveals pricing info, official accessories, and release date. Steam Frame is set launch at the following prices (inclusive of VAT where applicable): Valve says it’s following a similar approach to how it handled Steam Machine pre-orders, i.e. it’s using a randomized […]

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Valve Confirms Half-Life: Alyx is Coming to Steam Frame Standalone, But Not in Time for Launch

The rumors are true: Valve finally confirmed it’s creating a standalone port of Half-Life: Alyx (2020) for Steam Frame, although it won’t be ready at launch. Valve finally announced Steam Frame’s price and release date, starting at $1,060 with shipping beginning as early as September 18th. Amid the avalanche of news, Valve has also confirmed […]

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Everything You Should Know Before Buying Steam Frame

So you’re looking to buy Valve’s first standalone VR headset, the long-awaited Steam Frame? There are a few things you should know though before plonking down your hard-earned cash. What is Steam Frame? Let’s get this one out of the way before we get into the nitty gritty. Here’s the short of it: Steam Frame […]

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