Headset Hour: Steam Frame AMA

Join us for a live stream where you can ask us anything about the Steam Frame! We're on US time, so this week we are streaming at a different time. 👉 NEW: Our XR Hub, gear, packs & full studio setup → https://casandchary.com/gear ... more - casandchary@youtube

Steam Frame: What early reviewers said about the $1,000+ VR headset

Just when you thought all was quiet on the VR headset front, here comes the Steam Frame from Valve. Steam Frame was initially announced by Valve, the parent company of the popular Steam gaming platform, in Nov. 2025. This was after years of rumors about ... more - mashable

Playing Pokemon on AR Glasses

You can now play with physical Pokémon cards using the new Snap SPECS AR glasses. Is this the future of gaming? I think Nintendo's catalogue would go real well with this new technology. #augmentedreality #tech #pokemon ... more - nathie@youtube

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 ... more - roadtovr.com

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 ... more - roadtovr.com

Unseen Reality XR Glasses Secures $1.2M in Successful Kickstarter

Unseen Reality took to Kickstarter last month to fund its monitor-replacing mixed reality glasses, URXR One. Now concluded, the campaign has officially garnered over $1.2 million. URXR One aren’t birdbath-style AR glasses like you might have seen with ... more - roadtovr.com

Meta Exclusives might be FINALLY over!

You will be able to play Quest games on PC soon, yep, without a quest. Quest PCVR Emulator: https://x.com/jxstfeli?s=20 ------------------------------ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL :) ► Become a VR Techy Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/TyrielWood ► Become a Sponsor ... more - tyrielwood@youtube

People are missing the point of Snaps $2,195 Specs AR glasses

This week, Snap held a launch event for Specs, the $2,195 augmented reality glasses coming later this fall, and revealed a lot more about the glasses' features. But when Snap first announced Specs over the summer, the reaction probably didn't go as planned. ... more - mashable

I wore snap specs at last: here’s what these massive glasses can do

Snap Specs let me play virtual soccer, float movies in the air, and share 3D experiences. But how did these big glasses fit my face? Read more about smart glasses and AI wearables: Apple is secretly working on smart glasses, AI pendant, and AI AirPods, ... more - mashable

Your robotaxi might be a narc

In early September, two teenagers got into a Waymo, but then ended up in the back of a police car. The robotaxi company said it detected "a violation of our terms of service involving a firearm," pulled the car over, and alerted emergency services, ... more - theverge

Clip the coupon: RayNeos Air 3s Pro AR glasses just dropped to $249 at Amazon

SAVE $50: As of Sept. 17, the RayNeo Air 3s Pro glasses are on sale for $249 at Amazon. Claim the discount by clipping the on-page coupon. Opens in a new window Credit: RayNeo RayNeo Air 3s Pro $249 at Amazon $299 Save $50 Get Deal The RayNeo Air 3s ... more - mashable

This Is Why Apple Glasses Are Coming - SPECS AR Smart Glasses Review

Here's my hands-on review of the Snap SPECS AR Smart Glasses. These smart glasses with displays are made by the company behind Snapchat. SPECS are can be used to watch YouTube videos, for spawning a monitor work setup, navigating the streets, translating ... more - nathie@youtube

Snap is launching a new Specs AI tool, and it’s coming to iOS and Mac

Snap is introducing "Specs Intelligence," a new AI assistant that can connect other digital accounts to help you with things like work tasks and keeping track of travel information. It seems similar to AI assistants like Meta's Muse and Gemini's ... more - theverge

I wore Snap’s $2,200 smart glasses

My favorite part of wearing the Specs, Snap's new augmented reality glasses, was playing dominoes. Sitting across the table from a Snap employee wearing the same pair of chunky glasses, I could select a virtual domino with a pinch and then move my hand ... more - theverge

Snap SPECS Hands-On: The Future Is Here

Snap SPECS hands on: we wore the $2,195 consumer AR glasses at the Los Angeles launch, 51 degree field of view, 132g, see-through waveguide displays, shipping this fall. Snap opened preorders in June before anyone outside the company had worn a pair. ... more - casandchary@youtube

I TRIED Snap SPECS: AR Glasses Are Finally Real

Snap just let us wear SPECS for the first time, and I walked in expecting to be disappointed. I wasn't. 👉 Our XR gear recommendations are here → https://casandchary.com/gear We got to try Snap SPECS, the $2,195 consumer AR glasses with see-through waveguide ... more - casandchary@youtube

Get your game on with $80 off the Viture Pro 2 XR/AR glasses

SAVE $80 WITH ON-PAGE COUPON: As of Sep. 16, get the Viture Pro 2 XR/AR glasses for $299 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $379 with the on-page coupon. That's a discount of 21%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Viture Pro 2 XR/AR glasses ... more - mashable

Home Depot just slashed up to 57% off DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Ryobi power tools

The best cordless power tool deals at a glance: Best DeWalt deal DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit $99 (save $120) Get Deal Best Ryobi deal Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 4-Tool Combo Kit with Compact Battery $199 (save $50) Get Deal Best ... more - mashable

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 ... more - roadtovr.com

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 ... more - roadtovr.com

RayNeo iO: The $479 Smart Glasses With No Camera

Smart glasses with a crown you spin, no camera, and no speakers. RayNeo's new pair is a strange one, and I think that's their point. 👉 Get the RayNeo iO AI Glasses here → https://dada.link/BJ73Qx We go hands on with the RayNeo iO AI Glasses, a pair of ... more - casandchary@youtube

Valve Steam Frame Has Arrived: It’s Trying to Be Everything on My Face

Part Steam Deck, part VR headset and, yes, it plays Half-Life Alyx. Here’s everything I’ve discovered so far. Read more about the Valve Steam and the latest gaming news: Xbox Game Pass imposes strict monthly hour limits on cloud gaming Valve suffers ... more - mashable

DeWalt power tools and battery packs are on sale ahead of Prime Day: Shop top picks from $79

Best DeWalt deals on Amazon right now: DeWalt Portable Tire Inflator $89.99 (save $10) Get Deal DeWalt 20V MAX XR 3-Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit $99 (save $32.51) Get Deal DeWalt 20V MAX 6.0Ah Premium Lithium-Ion Battery 2-Pack $179 (Save $100) Get ... more - mashable

Valve's Steam Frame is excellent - but at over £1,000 is VR still too expensive?

The BBC's Tom Gerken is hands-on with the latest virtual reality headset. ... more - bbc.co.uk

Half-Life Alyx Standalone vs Streamed PC VR on Steam Frame (Side By Side)

Half-Life Alyx standalone vs the PC VR version, side by side on Steam Frame. I still can't quite believe this is running on the headset with no PC. Valve made a native ARM port with foveated rendering and depth reprojection, and your saves sync between ... more - casandchary@youtube

What's in the $1,059 Steam Frame box

Steam Frame unboxing: Valve's $1,059 VR headset ships with the headset, two controllers, the 6 GHz wireless streaming adapter, a glasses spacer, a USB-C cable and a cleaning cloth, but no charger. The power supply is $29 (45W, any 27W USB-C charger works), ... more - casandchary@youtube

Steam Frame Price Revealed & Reviews Are In! Is It Worth It?

The Steam Frame price is finally out, and the first reviews are already in. In this video, I take a closer look at Valve’s pricing and put it into context compared to other VR headsets on the market. I also summarize what reviewers have found so far, ... more - mrtv@youtube

Valve’s virtual reality plans hit actual reality

The Steam Frame headset is here, and it may not surprise you: it was supposed to cost less than $1,059. "We set out to come out with a device that would have been far more affordable, but the global RAM market, the global storage market have impacted ... more - theverge

I Wore Valve's Steam Frame for a Week. More Than I Expected

Valve's Steam Frame is here, and I've had one for a week. Standalone Half-Life: Alyx, a dedicated PC VR streaming dongle, a Linux desktop, and a $1,059 price tag. Here's everything I could test before launch. 👉 Check out our XR Hub with gear favorites ... more - casandchary@youtube

Tested: Valve Steam Frame VR Headset Review!

Today's the day! Valve's long-awaited Steam Frame virtual reality headset launches, and we dive deep into how it performs after testing it for over two weeks. From stand-alone games to those streamed from a PC, here's how the Steam Frame compares to both ... more - tested@youtube