<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide in Augmented-reality ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/augmented-reality Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ An ‘iPhone moment’ for your eyes — why Xpanceo is betting big on smart contact lenses as the future of AR ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/an-iphone-moment-for-your-eyes-why-xpanceo-is-betting-big-on-smart-contact-lenses-as-the-future-of-ar CGEcGyfmpGFFptG9ebdD4A Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:49:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ What’s next for XR — 5 technologies that are changing the game ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/augmented-reality/whats-next-for-xr-5-technologies-that-are-changing-the-game uQSVN7Skf6rCLFqnHnSrpi Fri, 07 Nov 2025 03:19:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung Galaxy XR review: This Apple Vision Pro challenger is cheaper, lighter and buggier ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/augmented-reality/galaxy-xr-review o7pTF5Vgk29gnV9hk8zoKT Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:06:36 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked Samsung and Google about how the Galaxy XR can beat Vision Pro — and what's next for smart glasses ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/augmented-reality/galaxy-xr-may-look-like-a-vision-pro-clone-but-samsung-and-google-say-its-a-new-category GxqzDEnZDQsT6VxAbcJ4Ua Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:15:15 +0000 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:58:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the Galaxy XR — and it's the cheaper (and lighter) Vision Pro I've been waiting for ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/augmented-reality/samsung-galaxy-xr-review Bhuw4BBsjKmRED69q6pbNe Wed, 22 Oct 2025 02:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple Vision Pro M5 review: The revolution has stalled ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/augmented-reality/apple-vision-pro-m5-2025-review zyEzVUcpo4DYPZGVBvDr4R Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:29:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ The iPhone Air already has one major flaw — and AR glasses users won't be happy ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/augmented-reality/the-iphone-air-already-has-one-major-flaw-and-ar-glasses-users-wont-be-happy YfKMCvvaQZgYZ5TZtmmvda Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ditch the 'tech neck' —I review laptops for a living and these AR glasses are now my go-to accessory ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/augmented-reality/i-review-laptops-for-a-living-and-ar-glasses-are-now-my-1-accessory-heres-why V5P7uTCfmMf9onxVDJdPF4 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:15:00 +0000 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:04:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ I stepped 10 years into the future of smart glasses — here's why they are about to change everything ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/smart-glasses-revolution-inside-the-biggest-tech-trend-of-the-next-10-years bDmU7Q2UjZDe9UQBkwGZkX Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:34:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ TikTok owner reportedly building its own XR glasses — rivaling Meta ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/tiktok-owner-reportedly-building-its-own-xr-glasses-rivaling-meta T4JWiKiJbGY9DHLP2tkA2P Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:59:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ I replaced all my monitors with the Viture Luma Pro — here’s why they take the fight to Xreal for the best AR glasses crown ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/viture-luma-pro-review zFLqyYrwpu35SVqpgmk9dV Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Viture Beast glasses — should you wait for these AR glasses launching in October? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/i-tested-the-viture-beast-glasses-should-you-wait-for-these-ar-glasses-launching-in-october tkHHct8jtCmXSM6uKmPtiW Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ I saw the future of AR glasses with a 70-degree field of view — but it’s going to take time to get there ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/i-saw-the-future-of-ar-glasses-with-a-70-degree-field-of-view-but-its-going-to-take-time-to-get-there zmsFSiZPNUBdx5SizZ6dUf Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ I played the Switch 2 with AR glasses — here's what it's like to race Mario Kart World on a 135-inch screen in front of your face ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/i-played-the-switch-2-with-ar-glasses-heres-what-its-like-to-race-mario-kart-world-on-a-135-inch-screen-in-front-of-your-face XcK2nvLiMxzWt6iQZZQyDc Sat, 05 Jul 2025 04:15:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meta smart glasses with display revealed in mega leak — here's everything they can do ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/meta-celeste-smart-glasses-with-display-revealed-in-massive-leak-and-it-appears-to-be-launching-soon NVCBvkcU9MEjhGc8AMdseg Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:11:49 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Exclusive: I tested Viture’s next-gen AR glasses, and my eyes couldn’t believe what they saw ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/exclusive-i-tested-vitures-next-gen-ar-glasses-and-my-eyes-couldnt-believe-what-they-saw GdPgoSmDadKva6hQSxme8C Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:30:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best budget smart glasses just got cheaper — RayNeo Air 3s are now $50 off ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/the-best-budget-smart-glasses-just-got-cheaper-rayneo-air-3s-are-now-usd50-off RPJSucLqPopr5FBN32PsnW Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:41:53 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ I got the inside scoop on Snap Specs from the hardware VP — here's what you need to know about the new smart glasses ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/exclusive-i-asked-snaps-hardware-chief-about-the-companys-next-gen-specs-heres-what-i-found-out iXuENhESxHMVCneCyMZ4TV Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:29:19 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best of AWE 2025: The top 7 XR gadgets that caught our eye ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/best-of-awe-2025-the-top-7-xr-gadgets-that-caught-our-eye mZXswmq2QE5Rdr3bBZVybD Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:21:45 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ visionOS 26 hands-on — Apple is showing us why the wait for Apple Glasses will be totally worth it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/i-just-tried-visionos-26-and-the-most-exciting-thing-is-actually-not-the-vision-pro 4Tqn3oF4yzHYzDGncWv5Xj Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:33:38 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested a smart ring that can control your AR glasses — and this is what wearables have been missing ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/i-just-tested-a-smart-ring-that-can-control-your-ar-glasses-and-this-is-what-wearables-have-been-missing 4Lr44xe2hjyFEExsy9jv7G Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:01:50 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ visionOS 26: Everything we know about Apple Vision Pro's next major update ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/visionos-26 HxBPmJ6Wnk2ZcToDrrKv9R Sat, 07 Jun 2025 10:31:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the world's first mobile game controller with AR glasses support — and it completely transformed my 16-hour flight ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/i-tested-the-worlds-first-mobile-game-controller-with-ar-glasses-support-and-it-completely-transformed-my-16-hour-flight Mk53Di3c8FF97AmDF95Cd6 Sat, 07 Jun 2025 06:45:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Confirmed: Nintendo Switch 2 USB-C port does NOT support AR glasses ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/confirmed-nintendo-switch-2-usb-c-port-does-not-support-ar-glasses cPbR8KPLFbVBBbcczKLssc Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:04:07 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android XR: Everything you need to know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/android-xr-everything-you-need-to-know Q3sjsb5jNnAs5qz4qzHH7S Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:15:00 +0000 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:05:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Exclusive: Viture is teasing next-gen XR glasses — here's what we know about them ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/exclusive-viture-is-teasing-next-gen-xr-glasses-heres-what-we-know-about-them NtsXtwMYrSBnyBTMHSA7JZ Fri, 30 May 2025 10:41:21 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ This AR software has been a game-changer for my productivity — here's why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/this-ar-software-has-been-a-game-changer-for-my-productivity-heres-why CtUbGkQ4wv3dPzAeopj96f Thu, 29 May 2025 07:15:20 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just saw the future of computing — and it makes me a believer in AR smart glasses ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/spacetop-is-the-ar-productivity-software-ive-always-wanted-heres-why kB93JPk7U2ZgUyPtTG3KUF Mon, 05 May 2025 14:02:20 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Epic Xreal smart glasses sale is here with $150 off AR glasses — I'd grab these before they're gone ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/epic-xreal-smart-glasses-sale-is-here-with-usd150-off-ar-glasses-id-grab-these-before-theyre-gone fscdwi8odm653P2FTLDiHH Thu, 01 May 2025 10:25:17 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tim Cook reportedly obsessed with Apple Glasses — he 'cares about nothing else' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/lighter-and-cheaper-apple-vision-pro-2-sounds-like-a-headset-youll-actually-buy-but-heres-why-you-shouldnt q2856VxedYXSPVKgxL9eLP Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:05:55 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ I flew 5,000 miles with RayNeo Air 3s XR Glasses — here's why they're my new favorite budget smart glasses ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/rayneo-air-3s-xr-glasses-review 8R2BbtMYS344jsJAGP76h Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:00:10 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried Snapchat's Spectacles AR Glasses and it changed the way I look at smart glasses — here's why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/i-tried-snapchats-spectacles-ar-glasses-and-it-changed-the-way-i-look-at-smart-glasses-heres-why kbHyugCXxaXzek8SfoUvvL Sun, 13 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ If Nintendo Switch 2 blocks AR glasses again, I might actually lose it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/if-nintendo-switch-2-blocks-ar-glasses-again-i-might-actually-lose-it RXqTvBUB763aqGgPVAcFQ3 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:39:24 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best Amazon Spring Sale smart glasses deals — my favorite AR glasses are cheaper than ever ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/best-amazon-spring-sale-smart-glasses-deals-my-favorite-ar-glasses-are-cheaper-than-ever 6ALgGtgzv7DPxsqtvNF5dP Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:02:04 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meta reveals new AR glasses that can measure your heart rate and help the blind navigate with sound ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/meta-reveals-new-ar-glasses-that-can-measure-your-heart-rate-and-help-the-blind-navigate-with-sound EbEVuLn4kQybyS7iprFUxj Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:58:46 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple Vision Pro is getting a big Apple Intelligence upgrade with visionOS 2.4 — here's all the new features ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/apple-vision-pro-is-getting-a-big-apple-intelligence-upgrade-with-visionos-2-4-heres-all-the-new-features 66C2SWshjruSza6CCKUuB8 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:14 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Vision Pro could soon get an Apple Intelligence upgrade, but can it boost sales? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/vision-pro-could-soon-get-an-apple-intelligence-upgrade-but-can-it-boost-sales o7HTZF54rdZ688dJZcuueJ Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:22:52 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meta says it's now or never for mixed reality as Android XR threat looms ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/meta-cto-says-company-could-see-a-legendary-misadventure-in-2025-heres-why-im-not-worried y97FyqPpfzs3UKLswvorgD Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:02:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple AR glasses for Mac reportedly cancelled — here’s why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/apple-ar-glasses-for-mac-reportedly-cancelled-heres-why 477YwwjhD2hNQBBmgBMj34 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 13:38:59 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple AR glasses tipped to use custom visionOS — here’s when it could launch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/apple-ar-glasses-tipped-to-use-custom-visionos-but-youll-be-waiting-a-few-years g3bV9Wygu7Cz5JzmquosgW Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:36:05 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ No, not Orion — Meta's first 'real' AR glasses tipped to debut in 2027 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/no-not-orion-metas-first-real-ar-glasses-tipped-to-debut-in-2027 PfYFnxdirbpThVktENiRMo Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:27:06 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ I wore CaddieVision’s golf AR glasses and the course will never look the same ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/i-wore-caddievisions-golf-ar-glasses-and-the-course-will-never-look-the-same UNiQ89AbjZ8BYYDyx8nQWL Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 9 new gadgets that have me seriously excited for 2025 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tech/the-9-new-gadgets-that-have-me-seriously-excited-for-2025 yrJkYti4b4b6MLxKwLxW4L Fri, 17 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple reportedly working on two different Vision Pro headsets — Vision Pro 2 and a cheaper model ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/apple-reportedly-working-on-two-different-vision-pro-headsets-vision-pro-2-and-a-cheaper-model w8XAoemGsEQ6n9r4UhDVRC Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:24:59 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ CES Day 4 — 9 new gadgets you need to see ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tech-events/ces-2025-day-4-7-incredible-new-gadgets-you-cant-miss EPcRFXYzGUodLYNQFH25fk Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:26:44 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ I flew 10,912 miles with Xreal One Pro AR Glasses — here’s why they are the best (but at a steep price) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/smart-glasses/xreal-one-pro-ar-glasses-review cDFizRp94diGEyMvRmxfAk Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:05:47 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:28:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Spatial Computing is coming — it just needs a lot more time in the oven ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/spatial-computing-is-coming-it-just-needs-a-lot-more-time-in-the-oven GRUjnB2r3Uwzo7gaFrWAcA Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:30:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xreal One vs Viture Pro: Which AR glasses should you buy? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/xreal-one-vs-viture-pro-ar-glasses qTJZZeKM3bfDjzbMGpP24a Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:45:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget Samsung’s XR headset — I’m way more excited about Android XR in smart glasses ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/forget-samsungs-xr-headset-im-way-more-excited-about-android-xr-in-smart-glasses ytCzP8fjYZ3EwkA2UvgpKH Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:13:24 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Xreal One AR Glasses — here’s why they’re a spatial computing game changer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/xreal-one-ar-glasses-review zxAxwxUgcctVUMAjvTqvYa Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:01:10 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:33 +0000