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More than a decade after Google Glass flopped, the tech giant is returning to smart eyewear with AI-powered glasses launching this fall. The new glasses feature Gemini AI, cameras, and speakers in partnerships with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.
More than a decade after Google Glass flopped, Google is trying again with AI-powered smart glasses launching this autumn. The new glasses will feature a camera, built-in speakers, and hands-free Gemini AI assistance.
New smart glasses display live captions of conversations right on the lenses, helping people hear better in noisy places without recording anyone. Unlike controversial camera-equipped glasses, these caption-only devices skip the creepy surveillance features entirely.
Scientists created the world's smallest OLED pixel, small enough to fit an entire HD display on a grain of sand. The breakthrough could finally make truly wearable smart glasses a reality.
New York just became the first state to ban smart glasses in every courthouse, protecting privacy while courts adapt to new technology. Starting July 20, visitors must check their devices before entering any of the state's 1,240 courts.
A new AI-powered smart glasses system just won £1 million for helping people with dementia remember daily tasks and stay independent longer. Early tests show users could name 82% of household items with the glasses, and the benefit lasted even after taking them off.
A blind artist just ran 26.2 miles guided by volunteers from around the world through his smart glasses. Clarke Reynolds became the first person to complete a full marathon using Ray-Ban Meta glasses connected to the Be My Eyes app.
A firefighter in France's Gironde region captured dramatic frontline footage of wildfire response using smart glasses technology. The innovation offers a glimpse into how new tools are helping emergency crews tackle increasingly challenging blazes.
At China's first women-focused hackathon series, female coders are creating products that solve problems often overlooked by male-dominated tech. One team built smart glasses that detect sexist comments and suggest responses in real time.
EssilorLuxottica just opened a massive 5,000-square-meter research center in Thailand to develop the next generation of smart glasses and medical lenses. The move transforms the Southeast Asian nation into a powerhouse for eyewear innovation, from lab discovery to factory floor.
A new factory in northern India just started producing the special glass that covers solar panels, cutting wait times and costs for the country's booming clean energy industry. The plant can make enough solar glass each year to power 2.5 gigawatts worth of panels.
A London team just won £1 million for creating smart glasses with an AI companion that helps people with dementia stay independent at home. The technology recognizes objects in real time and gently guides users through everyday tasks like making tea.
Elizabeth Smart, kidnapped at 14 in 2002, now competes in bodybuilding to celebrate her body after years of trauma. Four competitions in, she's found unexpected confidence and self-acceptance.
Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart is creating space for others to share their healing journeys. Her new podcast debuts next week, featuring survivors of abductions, assaults, and other traumatic events.
Child safety advocate Elizabeth Smart revealed she's been competing in bodybuilding competitions, overcoming deep fears about judgment to share her empowering new journey. The survivor of a traumatic kidnapping says the experience helped her recognize feelings familiar to too many survivors.
Elizabeth Smart, kidnapped at 14 and held captive for nine months, now uses her story to help other survivors feel less alone. Her new Netflix documentary reveals how she transformed shame into advocacy and why sharing survivor stories matters more than ever.
Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart debuts a new podcast that flips the true crime script, focusing not on tragedy but on the incredible resilience of survivors rebuilding their lives. The 48-episode series gives survivors a platform to share their own stories of healing and hope.
Survivor advocate Elizabeth Smart just competed in her first bodybuilding competition at 38, sharing a powerful message about reclaiming strength and refusing shame. Her journey from trauma survivor to advocate to bodybuilder shows the many forms healing can take.
Kazakhstan and Japan are joining forces to transform urban living through cutting-edge Smart City technology. The partnership could reshape how millions experience city life across Central Asia.
Katharine Burr Blodgett created nonreflecting glass through meticulous experiments with thin film coatings, breaking barriers as a woman scientist. Her revolutionary discovery transformed optics and made her an overnight sensation.
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