A whole wave of new designs is hitting now for the summer, and they’re lower priced while leaving off Ray-Ban and Oakley branding. We got a hands-on look in NYC to see what these new wearables bring to Meta’s growing AR and AI ecosystem. ... more - mashable
SAVE $59.80: The RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR/XR Glasses are on sale for $239.20 at Amazon, down from $299. That's a 20% discount or $59.80 in savings. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR/XR Glasses $239.20 at Amazon $299 Save $59.80 Get ... more - mashable
SAVE $53: As of June 23, the Meta Quest 3S VR headset bundle is down to $296.79 at Amazon. That’s a 15% discount on a solid VR headset. Opens in a new window Credit: Meta Meta Quest 3S $296.79 at Amazon $349.99 Save $53.20 Get Deal Prime Day has started, ... more - mashable
VidCon is back at the Anaheim Convention Center from June 25 to 27, and this year, the internet’s biggest creator convention turns 15. What started in 2010 as a YouTube-centered gathering by John and Hank Green, Vidcon has become one of the largest annual ... more - mashable
Amazon’s latest Prime Day sale is still a little way off, but the retailer’s gaming laptop deals are already dropping hard across various brands to save you more cash on top-tier models. Ahead of the main sale, we’re seeing early discounts on machines ... more - mashable
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Samsung's next batch of Galaxy phones is likely at least a few months away, but that doesn't mean we can't start talking about software updates now. A bevy of leaks and reports are already out there regarding One UI 8.5, the next big software update ... more - mashable
Samsung's next big product launch could be very soon. A new report from Korean outlet ChosunBiz (via TechAdvisor) indicates that Samsung's upcoming Project Moohan XR headset will begin pre-order registrations on Oct. 15, with its official launch occurring ... more - mashable
We all know the problem with the Apple Vision Pro: It's too expensive. Now, Apple is deprioritizing a more affordable follow-up to the futuristic VR headset to focus on Meta Ray-Ban-style smart glasses, a new report says. According to Bloomberg's Apple ... more - mashable
Remember the Apple Vision Pro? Apple's AR/VR headset launched more than a year and a half ago in early 2024 to much fanfare. Since then, however, there appears to be waning interest in the Apple Vision Pro as sales have plunged for the $3,499 device. ... more - mashable
This week marks 120 years since the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre, when white mobs laid waste to Black‑owned businesses and lives. At SXSW this spring, I experienced that history through a phone‑based augmented‑reality installation. Standing on a downtown ... more - mashable
Samsung usually launches its next wave of flagship devices over the winter. The Galaxy S25 was released in early February, and the Galaxy S24 before it came in late January. Thus, it stands to reason that the Galaxy S26 will come around the same time ... more - mashable
iPhone users are still acclimating to the new iOS 26 look, which includes a massive overhaul of the iPhone's interface and the divisive Liquid Glass design. But while many Apple heads quickly got the hang of the new icons and animations, and reveled ... more - mashable
Samsung’s long-rumored Project Moohan looks like it’s finally about to drop. The company’s answer to Apple’s Vision Pro VR headset is reportedly set for an October reveal — complete with a hefty price tag. According to Upload VR, preorders will open ... more - mashable
You may have heard that Meta announced some high-tech smart glasses this week. You also may have seen a viral demo video featuring Mark Zuckerberg where the product didn't work at all. Like, at all. The good news is that's apparently not always the case. ... more - mashable
Samsung released its best foldable yet in the Galaxy Z Fold 7 earlier this year, but it might try to outdo itself before the year is over. A couple of different reports indicate that Samsung's oft-rumored "Tri-Fold" phone (which would be an ... more - mashable
The leaves are falling, the temperature is dropping, and tech companies are making their announcements every week — Autumn is here. Mark Zuckerberg will take the stage as part of Meta Connect, Meta's annual two-day developer conference focused on virtual ... more - mashable
There's a big Meta product showcase this week, and it might include something very new from the company. Specifically, Wednesday's Meta Connect showcase is rumored to feature information on the company's Hypernova smart glasses, which have been detailed ... more - mashable
Tech showcase season rolls on, and next up is Meta — where CEO Mark Zuckerberg is doubling down on AI-powered smart glasses. With the company’s keynote approaching, expectations are high for updates on new glasses, upcoming headsets, and Meta’s broader ... more - mashable
Nintendo has a long history of redefining gaming with consoles that capture the imagination of kids and adults alike. They also made the Virtual Boy — and let’s be honest, that one was a dud. Now, nearly 30 years later, the infamous headache machine ... more - mashable
Amazon’s Echo Show smart display recently encountered a nasty bug that consumed massive amounts of bandwidth. The bug has since been patched. The issue was first flagged by former Microsoft engineer Dave W. Plummer, who noted on X that his two Echo Show ... more - mashable
Happy Friday, gamers, because Nintendo just announced a bunch of new games and showed off trailers for titles that had been previously announced. We even got a teaser for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie , the sequel to the popular animated Mario movie from ... more - mashable
Amazon is reportedly working on not just one, but two separate AR smart glasses. The two AR products have two different user bases in mind, according to a new report from The Information. Amazon's AR glasses are internally referred to as codenames Jayhawk, ... more - mashable
Conservative political leader Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at a Utah college on Sept. 9, as reported by President Donald Trump and the New York Times . UPDATE: Sep. 10, 2025, 7:20 p.m. EDT A suspect is now in custody, according to ... more - mashable
SAVE $70: As of Sept. 5, get a refurbished Meta Quest 3 for $379.99 at Woot, down from its usual price of $449.99. That's a discount of 15%. Opens in a new window Credit: Woot Meta Quest 3 (Refurbished) $379.99 at Woot $449.99 Save $70 Get Deal Virtual ... more - mashable
"Fair is foul, and foul is fair." Can a quote from Shakespeare’s Macbeth become a hacker's motto? This question haunted the Cannes Film Festival in May, and now, the Venice International Film Festival, two major launchpads for the first-ever ... more - mashable
SAVE UP TO $16: As of Aug. 26, a wide range of Xbox Wireless Controllers are on sale at Amazon. Prices now start from just $49.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Xbox Xbox Wireless Gaming Controller (2025) $49.99 at Amazon $64.99 Save $15.00 Get Deal ... more - mashable
Imagine a place where you can watch movies, buy food and drinks, and play games. It's not a movie theater, it's Netflix House. The streaming giant is kind of reinventing the movie theater, except with Netflix "experiences." Netflix announced ... more - mashable
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