Apple's future glasses | Best AR glasses of 2024 | AR glasses for the deaf

Welcome to today's Augmented Reality news.

Hi fellow AR fans.

Today it’s all about the glasses.

Apple’s development in AR glasses.

Which are the best glasses of 2024?

Can AR glasses actually help the deaf?

Enjoy your reading!

Today’s Topics:

• The Most Impressive AI and AR Smart Glasses of 2024

• Apple's AR Glasses: A Long Wait Ahead Despite Renewed Development

• Smart Glasses Revolutionize Communication for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

Apple's AR Glasses: A Long Wait Ahead Despite Renewed Development

Apple is reportedly working on developing its own augmented reality (AR) glasses, which could be a more lightweight and wearable version of its recently launched Vision Pro headset. However, the launch of these AR glasses is not expected anytime soon, with reports suggesting a potential release date around 2027 at the earliest.

Key points:

• Apple has "renewed" efforts to develop its own AR glasses, which are expected to be "lightweight" and designed for all-day wear.

• The technical challenges of creating slim, lightweight AR glasses are significant, and Apple may face delays in bringing the product to market.

• Other companies, such as Meta, XReal, and Rokid, have already released smart glasses with various features like built-in displays, cameras, and AI integration.

• Apple's AR glasses project has faced delays in the past, with previous launch timelines of 2023 and 2025 being pushed back.

• Experts caution that the 2027 launch timeline may also be subject to change, and consumers should not expect the AR glasses anytime soon.

The Most Impressive AI and AR Smart Glasses of 2024

Smart glasses have made a comeback in recent years, with a range of AI and AR-enabled wearables impressing users. While these smart glasses are still relatively new and may be more expensive compared to more established tech products, they offer impressive features and capabilities:

Key points:

• Smart glasses have entered a "renaissance era" with the incorporation of AI and AR technologies.

• The best smart glasses include models from Xreal, Ray-Ban, Viture, RayNeo, and Rokid, among others.

• These smart glasses offer a mix of features, such as high-quality displays, hands-free controls, AI assistants, and AR capabilities.

• However, as early-stage products, smart glasses may have slightly less impressive tech compared to more mature devices like laptops or smartwatches.

• Nonetheless, smart glasses are one of the most "wow-inducing" gadgets in recent years, even if they may not be a necessity for everyone at this stage.

Groundbreaking Smart Glasses Revolutionize Communication for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

XRAI Glass, a provider of augmented reality (AR) software solutions, has launched the 'XRAI AR One' smart glasses designed to enhance accessibility for the global deaf and hard-of-hearing community. The new glasses feature an ultra-lightweight and wireless design, enabling users to see real-time captions in over 140+ languages directly in their field of vision.

Key features:

• Integrated beamforming microphone array for noise reduction and precise sound capture

• Sleek, all-in-one wireless design with a go button to activate captions

• Dual waveguide lenses offering a virtual screen with zero light leakage

• Detachable tinted lenses for use in brighter environments

• Support for online and offline transcription

• Support for corporate clouds to ensure data security and sovereignty

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