For years, smart glasses have existed in a kind of technological purgatory — impressive in demos, awkward in practice, and perpetually one killer feature away from mainstream relevance. Alibaba may have just found that feature, or rather, a bundle of them. A major software update to Alibaba's Qianwen AI-powered glasses has quietly turned the wearable into something far more compelling than a heads-up notification display. The update integrates a suite of practical, everyday s

The smart glasses market has spent the last two years chasing one template — a camera-enabled, AI-connected wearable that blurs the line between fashion accessory and surveillance device. Solos is now pushing back on that monoculture with a two-pronged strategy: a stripped-down, camera-free model aimed at weight-conscious users, and a set of privacy tools designed to make camera models more socially acceptable. It's an unusually self-aware move from a category that has largel

Smart glasses have always been a technology in search of a purpose. Google Glass arrived too early and too awkwardly. Meta's Ray-Bans are stylish but lean heavily on social features. Now Newline is entering the arena with a different value proposition entirely — one aimed squarely at the business professional who needs more than a camera on their face, but an intelligent assistant they can wear. The company's new NewGlasses line is built around a core idea: that the most usef

Alipay has quietly made one of its most ambitious infrastructure moves yet, launching an AI Open Platform that allows merchants to transform their existing digital services into AI-powered capabilities deployable across a growing range of smart devices. The platform, currently available through invitation-based testing, signals a significant shift in how China's dominant payments super-app is positioning itself for an AI-first future. What the Platform Actually Does The core

The countdown begins as VRAR EXPO CHINA 2026 announces its second batch of confirmed speakers, setting the stage for one of the most influential gatherings in the global XR industry. Hosted at the Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center of International Sourcing, the expo promises to be a landmark event for innovators, enterprises, and enthusiasts alike. Theme: AI + XR – Integrate and Innovate This year’s theme emphasizes the transformative power of AI and XR convergence, exp

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According to recent leaks from multiple tech bloggers, Huawei is expected to hold a new product launch event on April 21st, where it will unveil several new devices, including the Pura90 series, the foldable 2nd-generation Mate X series, AI glasses, tablets, and wearable devices. Among these, the AI ​​glasses, focusing on photography capabilities, have attracted widespread attention and are expected to be one of the highlights of the event.As previously revealed by the blogge

Apple CEO Tim Cook in Dialogue with RayNeo: Jointly Envisioning a New Blueprint forSpatial Computing

VITURE Showcases XR+AI Lab Automation at NVIDIA GTC 2026

Jupiter Intelligence, a subsidiary of Tianju Dihe Technology, held an AI+AR smart glass launch event themed “See Beyond, Unite Intelligence,” officially unveiling two innovative products: the world’s most affordable full-color AI+AR smart glasses, the JOVE Glasses S1, and the world’s lightest AI glasses with display capabilities, the JOVE Glasses Air. This launch marks Tianju Dihe Technology, a leading domestic AI data technology company, making its first foray into the AI sm

VITURE Raises $100M to Power Next‑Gen XR Expansion

At AWE 2026, RayNeo and digital mapping giant Amap unveiled RayNeo Smart Living - the latest milestone in their strategic partnership since May The collaboration fuses RayNeos AR spatial computing with Amaps local lifestyle ecosystem, which serves nearly 1 billion monthly active users. The goal: transform AR glasses from niche gadgets into indispensable daily companions. By leveraging the first-person perspective and spatial awareness of AR glasses, RayNeo Smart Living redefi

RayNeo Unveiled the First Agentic AI Glasses

Skyworth Launches Multiple New XR Devices

Actions Technology Announced Its Chips Power Multiple AI Glasses, Including INMO Products

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz just concluded his first official trip to China recently. Executives from around 30 leading companies representing Germany's key industrial sectors - including automotive, chemicals, biopharmaceuticals, mechanical engineering, and the circular economy - joined the visit, underscoring Germany's strong commitment to deepening cooperation with China. Misa, CEO of Rokid, delivered a speech as a representative of Zhejiang's tech sector.

Chinas Supreme Court Issues Final Judgment in 7invensuns Eye-Tracking Patent Case Against HTC

Rokid Secures Funding & Launches AI Glasses with Alipay for Lunar New Year