News & Reviews:   glasses

According to Wired, code believed to be related to facial recognition technology has been found in the Meta AI app used with Meta smart glasses. So, what’s the big deal?

Acer recently announced their new Acer AR Vision GR0 and Acer GI0 AI smart glasses at Computex 2026. While the AR Vision GR0 is obviously for augmented reality, the GI0 offers Gemini AI hands-free capabilities. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details were available at the time of writing though.

Some of you may have noticed more news about smart/AI glasses this year. It's a solid indicator that many brands are hoping it could be their next big hit. Apple likely has the same sentiment for the Apple Glasses, which is slated to launch next year.

Google I/O saw Samsung and Google finally officially unveil new AI smart glasses developed in collaboration with popular fashion brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. The wearables run on the Android XR platform and will come in two different designs that reflect the identities of the two brands.

ASUS have officially announced the global pre-order for their XREAL R1 AR Glasses starting from 15 May 2026 at $849 (~RM3376), [Update] and will be available in Malaysia for RM4700 sometime in late July 2026. Featuring 240Hz micro-OLED, these gaming AR glasses offer up to 171” virtual displays. According to ASUS it will have seamless ROG Ally integration via an ROG control Dock. 

According to people familiar with the matter, Nothing Technology is reportedly working on its first pair of artificial intelligence‑enhanced smart glasses. The London‑based startup intends to release the AI glasses during the first half of 2027 as part of a broader strategy to expand into wearable and multi‑device products.

Recently, the United States Air Force (USAF) banned the use of smart glasses and Bluetooth devices by personnel on duty. That said, what should you know about it?

Samsung, through its latest annual financial statement announcement, confirmed that it will officially introduce its AR smart glasses this year. So, what should you know about it?

Alongside the launch of the REDMI Note 15 Series, Xiaomi has expanded its ecosystem lineup in Malaysia with the introduction of the Mijia Smart Audio Glasses. Designed to blend classic eyewear aesthetics with open ear audio technology, the new smart glasses aim to offer hands-free listening while keeping users aware of their surroundings during daily activities.

What was previously teased has become a reality. Today, ASUS Republic of Gamers officially announced the ROG XREAL R1, the world’s first gaming glasses to feature a 240Hz micro-OLED Full HD display with a 1920 x 1080 resolution. Developed in partnership with XREAL, the ROG XREAL R1 transforms ROG performance into a spatial display that can be worn anywhere.