Glasses & Headsets

Bring digital into the world around you.

Understand what each kind of wearable does, what is coming next, and which ideas are proving useful in the real world.

These devices do three very different jobs.

Start with the kind of experience you want. The shape of the device tells you a lot about what it is built to do.

Justin Ryan wearing Apple Vision Pro while holding an immersive camera

Spatial headsets

They map the room and place apps, screens, and 3D experiences in the space around you.

Best for Spatial computing, immersive media, and 3D work.

Justin Ryan testing RayNeo display glasses

Display glasses

They connect to a phone, computer, or console and put one large private screen in front of you.

Best for Travel, movies, gaming, and portable work.

Black Gentle Monster intelligent glasses developed with Google and Samsung

AI smart glasses

They use cameras, microphones, and speakers to capture moments or help throughout the day. Some add a small display; others work through audio.

Best for Hands-free capture, calls, directions, and assistants.

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Black Gentle Monster intelligent glasses developed with Google and Samsung

Smart glasses · July 22, 2026

Samsung previews two more Gemini glasses styles.

The display-free Android XR eyewear pairs a camera, Gemini, and up to nine hours of battery life with two additional designs launching this fall.

Justin testing RayNeo Air 4 Pro smart glasses

Glasses & Headsets · July 20, 2026

A big screen that fits in your pocket.

RayNeo Air 4 Pro turns a phone, computer, or game console into a private screen you can wear.

Justin Ryan wearing Apple Vision Pro

Apple Vision Pro

There’s more to discover.

Apps to try, immersive stories to watch, and the latest from visionOS.

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