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Valve's Steam Frame launches early 2026 as the first major Index successor in seven years. The wireless, streaming-first headset promises full Steam library access without cables, but LCD panels and monochrome passthrough reveal some notable compromises. Here's what the specs actually mean and who should care.

Meta just dropped four different smart glasses models at wildly different price points. Ray-Ban Gen 2, Oakley Vanguard, Oakley HSTN, and Ray-Ban Display all look similar but are built for completely different people. Here's the breakdown that actually matters: which features you'll use, what prescription lens options exist (including affordable third-party solutions), and how to avoid spending $500 on the wrong pair.

Samsung just dropped the Galaxy XR headset at $1,799—half the price of Apple's Vision Pro with comparable specs. With stunning micro-OLED displays, Gemini AI integration, and a surprisingly solid gaming library at launch, it's the most compelling premium mixed reality headset you can buy right now. But hand tracking issues and a growing app ecosystem mean you're betting on potential as much as performance.

The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses ($799) combine a high-resolution heads-up display with revolutionary neural wristband control. These smart glasses feature Meta AI with visual feedback, real-time translation, pedestrian navigation, and hands-free messaging—all in iconic Ray-Ban styling. Available now through in-person demos at select retailers, they represent Meta's first consumer augmented reality eyewear with true display capabilities.

Meta's Hyperscapes technology turns real rooms into photorealistic VR spaces you can explore. I tested it with my own studio—and learned why the app warns you not to scan people. Here's my hands-on experience with this genuinely impressive tech.

Meta Connect 2025 introduced Ray-Ban Display glasses with neural wristband control ($799), Oakley Meta Vanguard performance glasses ($499), and Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 ($379). New AI-powered VR tools, Hyperscape technology, and entertainment partnerships showcase Meta's vision for wearable computing and mixed reality.

HTC enters the smart glasses market with the VIVE Eagle, offering a privacy-first alternative to Meta's Ray-Ban and Oakley models. With multi-AI platform support, local data storage, and comprehensive translation features, the $520 glasses target users who want smart functionality without compromising data security or being locked into a single ecosystem.