Augmented Reality/page/3 news and trends

Can Snap Survive the Wearable Graveyard Google Built?

June 18, 2026
SPECS, Snap, augmented reality glasses
Warby Parker Offers Glimpse of Google-Powered Smart Glasses
Wearables // May 20, 2026

Warby Parker has introduced its first pair of Google-and-Samsung-powered smart glasses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

If AI Fixed Smart Glasses, Why Aren’t Consumers Wearing Them?
Wearables // April 27, 2026

Big Tech really wants augmented reality (AR) smart glasses to happen, no matter the Google Glass graveyard, Apple Vision Pro pivot or Meta’s failed metaverse roadmap. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Meta Tests 3D Instagram Photos, Virtual Desktop for AR/VR Headsets
Artificial Intelligence // June 05, 2025

Meta is stepping up its spatial computing ambitions, even as interest in Apple’s Vision Pro continues to be lackluster. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Experience Economy Meets Hollywood: Live Events Redefine Movie, Streaming Engagement
Streaming // March 29, 2025

The pandemic didn’t kill the movie theater, but it did make people fall in love with streaming services. To remain competitive, the entire movie and streaming experience is undergoing an epic, Marvel superhero-like mutation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Interviews & Exclusives
Meta’s AI Shopping Gamble Tests Virtual Retail

October 25, 2024
Shoppers may soon browse digital clothing racks and try on virtual jewelry from their living rooms with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) as Meta pushes its vision of a new augmented reality headset. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

Meta Says It’s Solving AR Experiences — Who Will Solve AR Payments?

September 30, 2024
Will consumers one day wear commerce on their faces? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Zuckerberg Tries On Meta’s Wearable Tech Plans for the Connected Economy

September 25, 2024
On Wednesday (Sept. 25), the first of Meta’s two-day Meta Connect 2024 conference, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled an ambitious vision for the future of wearable technology. Get the Full...

Meta Explains Why Smart Eyewear Will Finally Have Its Moment

September 19, 2024
The augmented reality and smart tech wearable market is heating up as Google, Snap, and Meta have recently either unveiled products or announced partnerships to develop wearables and adding artificial...

Quick Reads
Warby Parker Offers Glimpse of Google-Powered Smart Glasses

May 20, 2026
Warby Parker has introduced its first pair of Google-and-Samsung-powered smart glasses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

Meta Smart Glasses Spending Approaches ‘Eye-Watering’ $100 Billion

February 03, 2025
Meta’s investments in virtual and augmented reality projects could reportedly exceed $100 billion this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Report: Apple Shelves Mac-Connected AR Glasses Project

January 31, 2025
Apple has reportedly shut down plans to develop augmented reality glasses connected to its computers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Google Introduces Android Operating System for Extended Reality Devices

December 12, 2024
Google has introduced a new Android operating system built for extended reality (XR) devices like headsets and glasses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...