Apple VR headset for $1,000 arrives in 2022, a year ahead of 'Apple Glass'

Reportedly facing design and development issues, "Apple Glass" may now be preceded by a separate Apple VR headset that will be an expensive rival to Oculus.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 38

'Apple Glass' may unlock your iPhone automatically

Apple's forthcoming "Apple Glass" headset may allow users to skip unlocking their iPhones, because they will already have been authenticated.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 5

'Apple Glass' prototype reportedly enters second stage of production

New supply chain reports claim a prototype "Apple Glass" is in phase two of production, following recent rumors of a 2021 release for the AR device.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 9

Apple continuing research on how an iPhone could slot into an 'Apple Glass' headset

Apple is continuing to refine the concept of how an augmented reality wearable device like "Apple Glass" could be made to use an iPhone as its head-mounted display.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 5

Apple Glass may speed up AR by rendering only what's in the user's gaze

Analyzing what a user is looking at may help Apple Glass or an AR headset improve its performance in processing video, by using the gaze to prioritize elements of a camera feed for analysis.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 5

Apple VR headset may use fluid-filled lenses to counter a user's bad eyesight.

An Apple VR or AR headset may be able to automatically adjust the lenses placed in front of the user's eyes by using fluids to deform the shape of the lens to improve the user's eyesight.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 9

Amazon Echo Frames smart glasses now available, Echo Loop smart ring dead

After a year of trials and limited availability, Amazon is launching an updated version of its Echo Frames smart glasses to the general public, at the same time that it discontinues the Echo Loop smart ring.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 8

Apple aims to improve display efficiency with 'light recycling'

Future Apple displays, including technology in the "Apple Glass," could take currently wasted light energy and produce crisper screens, while also saving power and battery life.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 2

Apple researching precision sensors for 'Apple Glass' to enhance immersion, control HomeKit

A future Apple mixed-reality headset, like the rumored "Apple Glass," could leverage precision sensors to provide a highly immersive experience and allow users to control nearby electronic devices.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

An Apple smart ring may be an accessory to Apple Glass, Apple VR headset

Apple is continuing to research a smart ring device that could be an accessory to or work in conjunction with a head-mounted display such as Apple Glass or a VR headset.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

Apple, Google hiring special effects masters away from Hollywood to work on AR & VR

Projects such as Apple AR are offering more challenges, better working conditions, and greater salaries, for special effects artists than Hollywood studios.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 2

'Apple Glass' may help users see better in low light using radar and LiDAR

With a combination of radar, and the LiDAR now present in the iPad Pro and iPhone 12 Pro, "Apple Glass" could sense the environment around the wearer when the light is too low for them to see clearly.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 1

Apple working on software for dynamic 'Apple Glass' audio and AR image blending

Apple AR glasses or VR headsets may include a switchable audio system that can provide a range of different listening modes, while also incorporating a system that could smoothly blend a real-world view with virtual imagery at speed.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 1

'Apple Glass' could display comparison information for shoppers

If you can't decide between two items in a store, you may be able to hold them side by side and have "Apple Glass" display a rundown of the benefits of each.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 11

Apple reportedly pursuing Sony displays for 'Apple Glass' headset in 2022

Apple has reportedly asked Sony to supply half-inch microOLED displays for "Apple Glass," which could be launched in the first-half of 2022.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 2

Load More