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Nanomade demos force sensors to Taiwan electronics makers
Wearables

Nanomade demos force sensors to Taiwan electronics makers

Finished-product demos in Taiwan could help device makers add pressure-sensitive controls to metal and glass without redesigning hardware.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

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Mosaic SoC raises USD $3.8m to power smart devices
Wearables

Mosaic SoC raises USD $3.8m to power smart devices

The Zurich startup will target makers of wearables and phones seeking real-time visual processing without bigger batteries or hotter chips.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Smart glasses drive 44% growth in global XR shipments
Gaming

Smart glasses drive 44% growth in global XR shipments

Smart glasses are reshaping the XR market, as headset shipments fell sharply and Meta kept its lead with 72.2% of global volume.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Sama credential leaks raise fears over Meta glasses data
Wearables

Sama credential leaks raise fears over Meta glasses data

Leaked Sama staff logins tied to stealer malware spark fresh alarm over security of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses video review pipeline.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Privacy-first AI smart glasses run models on-device
Wearables

Privacy-first AI smart glasses run models on-device

Brilliant Labs' Halo glasses will run vision and voice AI on-device via partners Neuphonic and TheStage AI, promising faster, more private wearables.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Vusion & Qualcomm unveil AI-native vision for retail
Wearables

Vusion & Qualcomm unveil AI-native vision for retail

Vusion and Qualcomm set out vision for AI-native shops using BLE, smart shelves and edge computing to tighten operations and boost margins.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Snap launches Specs unit to drive smart glasses push
Gaming

Snap launches Specs unit to drive smart glasses push

Snap forms Specs unit to spearhead next-gen smart glasses, promising AI-driven, low-friction eyewear that blends digital and real worlds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Siemens deepens Nvidia AI pact & unveils digital twin tools
Wearables

Siemens deepens Nvidia AI pact & unveils digital twin tools

Siemens deepens Nvidia AI alliance and debuts digital twin tools, targeting an industrial metaverse and copilots across factory floors.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
CIMPOR's private 5G blueprint boosts efficiency, cuts CO2
Unified Communications

CIMPOR's private 5G blueprint boosts efficiency, cuts CO2

CIMPOR's new private 5G blueprint lifts plant efficiency by 1%, saves up to USD $15 million a year and cuts CO2 emissions by 140,000 tonnes.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Dreame unveils AI whole-home ecosystem, AU launches
Robotics

Dreame unveils AI whole-home ecosystem, AU launches

Dreame unveils an AI whole-home ecosystem at CES 2026 and confirms its thinnest robot vacuum and new personal-care device for Australia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
Wearables

From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026

In 2026, agentic AI, digital twins and AR wearables shift from hype to daily tools, reshaping how security risks are detected and managed.

By Andrew Burnet • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
Meta's demo didn't crash, the Wi-Fi did
Wearables

Meta's demo didn't crash, the Wi-Fi did

Meta's smart glasses demo faltered not due to hardware but harsh Wi-Fi, exposing critical need for robust wireless at live tech events.

By RUCKUS Networks • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Alibaba unveils AI cockpit, smart glasses & city tech push
Wearables

Alibaba unveils AI cockpit, smart glasses & city tech push

Alibaba launches AI-driven automotive cockpit, smart glasses and smart city tech, enhancing user experience with its Qwen model and partnerships worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
Google brings Gemini AI to Android XR glasses & headsets
Wearables

Google brings Gemini AI to Android XR glasses & headsets

Google is integrating its Gemini AI into smart glasses and headsets via Android XR, enabling hands-free, context-aware digital assistance for users.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025

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India wearable market falls as smartwatch sales slide
Wearables

India wearable market falls as smartwatch sales slide

India's wearable market slipped for a second year as smartwatch shipments slumped, even while earwear held up and offline retail gained ground.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
LLVision unveils Leion Hey2 AR glasses for live chat
Wearables

LLVision unveils Leion Hey2 AR glasses for live chat

LLVision debuts Leion Hey2 AR glasses at CES 2026, offering sub-second live translation captions in more than 100 languages.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
IXI unveils world's lightest smart glasses with true-fit design
Wearables

IXI unveils world's lightest smart glasses with true-fit design

IXI unveils the world's lightest smart glasses at just 22 grams, featuring a true-fit design to enhance comfort and custom fitting for all face shapes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025