2026-02-14
Internal memo: “We will launch during a dynamic political environment where many civil society groups that we would expect to attack us would have their resources focused on other concerns.” 🤡 The absolute gall of these people never ceases to amaze me https://nytimes.com/...
New York Times
Memo: Meta considered adding facial recognition to its smart glasses during a “dynamic political environment” in the US when civil society groups are distracted
In an internal memo last year, Meta said the political tumult in the United States would distract critics from the feature's release.
2026-01-31
I use speech to text on headsets more than any other device. But it's awkward to do around others. The fix: Apple acquired https://q.ai/, a startup whose technology can analyze facial micro-movements to interpret “silent speech,” in a deal valued at close to $2 billion
CTech
The Q.ai acquisition could be Apple's second-largest ever and marks founder Aviad Maizels' second exit to Apple, which bought his startup PrimeSense in 2013
Apparently this is Apple's second largest acquisition ever And it's very recent.. I can't wait to Yap Silently
CTech
The Q.ai acquisition could be Apple's second-largest ever and marks founder Aviad Maizels' second exit to Apple, which bought his startup PrimeSense in 2013
2026-01-30
I use speech to text on headsets more than any other device. But it's awkward to do around others. The fix: Apple acquired https://q.ai/, a startup whose technology can analyze facial micro-movements to interpret “silent speech,” in a deal valued at close to $2 billion
CTech
The Q.ai acquisition could be Apple's second-largest ever and marks founder Aviad Maizels' second exit to Apple, which bought his startup PrimeSense in 2013
Omer Kabir /CTech:
Apparently this is Apple's second largest acquisition ever And it's very recent.. I can't wait to Yap Silently
CTech
The Q.ai acquisition could be Apple's second-largest ever and marks founder Aviad Maizels' second exit to Apple, which bought his startup PrimeSense in 2013
Omer Kabir /CTech:
I use speech to text on headsets more than any other device. But it's awkward to do around others. The fix: Apple acquired https://q.ai/, a startup whose technology can analyze facial micro-movements to interpret “silent speech,” in a deal valued at close to $2 billion
Financial Times
Apple acquires Q.ai, whose tech can analyze facial expressions and could enable non-verbal discussions with AI assistants; sources: the deal values Q.ai at ~$2B
iPhone-maker strikes deal for secretive group that creates technology that analyses facial expressions
Apparently this is Apple's second largest acquisition ever And it's very recent.. I can't wait to Yap Silently
Financial Times
Apple acquires Q.ai, whose tech can analyze facial expressions and could enable non-verbal discussions with AI assistants; sources: the deal values Q.ai at ~$2B
iPhone-maker strikes deal for secretive group that creates technology that analyses facial expressions
2026-01-29
I use speech to text on headsets more than any other device. But it's awkward to do around others. The fix: Apple acquired https://q.ai/, a startup whose technology can analyze facial micro-movements to interpret “silent speech,” in a deal valued at close to $2 billion
Financial Times
Apple acquires Q.ai, whose tech can analyze facial expressions and could enable non-verbal discussions with AI assistants; sources: the deal values Q.ai at ~$2B
iPhone-maker strikes deal for secretive group that creates technology that analyses facial expressions
2026-01-14
So is Meta calling their MR glasses “Phoenix” because they think it will help them “rise from the ashes” Because there's quite a lot of ashes to rise from...
The Verge
As part of its Reality Labs cuts, Meta is closing three VR gaming studios and will stop developing new content and features for its VR fitness app Supernatural
Developers from Twisted Pixel Games and Sanzaru Games have posted about their studios being closed down.
So is Meta calling their MR glasses “Phoenix” because they think it will help them “rise from the ashes” Because there's quite a lot of ashes to rise from...
Bloomberg
Meta confirms it is laying off Reality Labs staff and will “reinvest the savings” in wearables; CTO Andrew Bosworth says 1,000+ staff will be notified Tuesday
Meta Platforms Inc. is beginning to cut more than 1,000 jobs from the company's Reality Labs division …
2026-01-13
So is Meta calling their MR glasses “Phoenix” because they think it will help them “rise from the ashes” Because there's quite a lot of ashes to rise from...
Bloomberg
Meta confirms it is laying off Reality Labs staff and will “reinvest the savings” in wearables; CTO Andrew Bosworth says 1,000+ staff will be notified Tuesday
Meta Platforms Inc. is beginning to cut more than 1,000 jobs from the company's Reality Labs division …
2025-12-04
“Executives have discussed potential budget cuts as high as 30% for the metaverse group next year, which includes the virtual worlds product Meta Horizon Worlds and its Quest virtual reality unit” I guess the Metaverse is turning out to be a legendary misadventure...
Bloomberg
Sources: Meta is considering deep budget cuts to its metaverse efforts in 2026, potentially as high as 30% and most likely including layoffs as early as January
Meta Platforms Inc.'s Mark Zuckerberg is expected to meaningfully cut resources for building the so-called metaverse …
2025-11-13
I want to thank the Quest Pro owners who have been using Steam Link since it launched You have been beta testing that dynamic foveated encoding tech built for the Frame 🫡
The Verge
Valve unveils the Steam Frame, a VR headset that can stream games from a PC or run Windows and Android games locally, expected to launch in 2026 for under $999
Valve is about to launch a new virtual reality headset, and with it, a comprehensive new approach to what a VR device should be.
I want to thank the Quest Pro owners who have been using Steam Link since it launched You have been beta testing that dynamic foveated encoding tech built for the Frame 🫡
The Verge
Valve says the company is “no longer manufacturing” its high-end, PC-tethered VR headset Valve Index, released in 2019 for $999, after unveiling the Steam Frame
While showing its new Frame VR headset to The Verge, Valve confirmed that it's moving on from its previous one.
2025-10-22
Apple Vision Pro weight increase is coming from the new counterweighted head strap as was predicted @testedcom weighed both HMD units without attachments to prove this [image]
Bloomberg
Apple's Vision Pro with the M5 chip is assembled in Vietnam, according to labels on its packaging; the M2-based model, launched in 2024, was built in China
Apple Inc.'s new Vision Pro headset doesn't offer much in the way of fresh features, but the company made a notable change to its production.
If you ever wanted to know why I am so strongly positive about Vision Pro, to the point that it's replaced all of my screens: Adam and Norm completely nail the exact feelings I have in their M5 AVP review video [video]
Bloomberg
Apple's Vision Pro with the M5 chip is assembled in Vietnam, according to labels on its packaging; the M2-based model, launched in 2024, was built in China
Apple Inc.'s new Vision Pro headset doesn't offer much in the way of fresh features, but the company made a notable change to its production.
If you ever wanted to know why I am so strongly positive about Vision Pro, to the point that it's replaced all of my screens: Adam and Norm completely nail the exact feelings I have in their M5 AVP review video [video]
TechRadar
Apple Vision Pro M5 review: everything looks sharper, especially virtual desktop mode, and the Dual Knit band is comfortable, but the headset still costs $3,500
Lance Ulanoff / TechRadar :
Apple Vision Pro weight increase is coming from the new counterweighted head strap as was predicted @testedcom weighed both HMD units without attachments to prove this [image]
TechRadar
Apple Vision Pro M5 review: everything looks sharper, especially virtual desktop mode, and the Dual Knit band is comfortable, but the headset still costs $3,500
Lance Ulanoff / TechRadar :
I didn't think I'd be receiving two brand new XR headsets this week... from the largest hardware manufacturers in the world I think after I get my Samsung Galaxy XR, the question I'll ask myself: Do interested enthusiasts buy this OR a used Vision Pro M2 for about the same price [image]
Bloomberg
Samsung unveils the Galaxy XR headset, with Android XR, 4K micro-OLED displays, a Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip, and an external battery pack, available for $1,800
The $1,800 headset is a precursor to smart glasses launching “pretty soon.” — A new mixed-reality headset developed …
Samsung have apparently run out of stock for their optional Galaxy XR controllers and carrying case accessories in the USA This is confirmed by customer support chat, as well (must have been a very low volume that they made of those) [image]
Bloomberg
Samsung unveils the Galaxy XR headset, with Android XR, 4K micro-OLED displays, a Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip, and an external battery pack, available for $1,800
The $1,800 headset is a precursor to smart glasses launching “pretty soon.” — A new mixed-reality headset developed …