Schlagwort: Specs

  • E139 – Smart Glasses Momentum vs. VR Plateau: Samsung Leaks, Alibaba Eye-Tracking, OpenXR Containers and Ironman with Specs

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    Thomas Riedel

    Like in the old days: This is an atmospheric solo episode with Thomas Riedel.

    THE NEWS

    • Samsung Smart Glasses Design Leak
    • Google adds Android XR glasses connections to phones through Play services
    • Smart Glasses with Eyetracking?
    • Third-quarter revenue numbers from EssilorLuxottica and Meta: Quest down, Smart Glasses up
    • Korea cross-ministry conter measurements against illegal recording with Smart Glases
    • Meta Smart Glasses recorded unknowingly
    • AltspaceVR is back!
    • Native Facetracking support in VRChat
    • OpenXR offers Apple-Like cross-plattform spatial multitasking API
    • Robert Downy Junior as Ambassador for Specs

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  • Special – The New Snap Specs: Premium consumer design AR in 132 Grams of Plastic Titanium

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    Thomas Riedel
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    Thomas Bedenk

    And here they are! In this special episode of Spatial Realities we dive into the highly anticipated reveal of the new Snap Specs at the AWE 2026 conference. We take a close look at the hardware of this new AR device, exploring how its weight, display technology, and pricing compare to previous generations and competitors on the market. We also discuss the newly introduced AI-driven Lens Studio tools and what they mean for the developer ecosystem. Join us as we evaluate the real-world implications of its battery life, discuss the availability of compelling consumer use cases, and analyze Snap’s privacy concepts. Tune in to hear our views on whether these glasses are poised to become finally a mainstream success we all have been waiting for.

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  • Spezial – Snap OS 2.0 – Die Specs kündigen sich an!

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    Thomas Riedel

    Snap OS 2.0 ist da! Mit vielen neuen Features, die schon Gutes für die kommende AR-Brille Snap Specs erwarten lässt! Ein weiterentwickelter Browser, eine Galerie, Spotlight als Lense und Travel Mode!

    Ich war vergangenen Donnerstag in Wien bei Snap zu Gast und konnte einen exklusiven Einblick ergattern. In dieser Episode erfährst du von meinen ersten Eindrücken, sowie viel Hintergrundwissen zur Snaps AR-Plattform.

    Für Entwickler:innen jetzt gut zu wissen:

    • WebXR-Support ist ab sofort verfügbar, ebenso wie WebApps
    • Alle Lenses, die für Snap OS 2.0 entwickelt werden, sind auch mit der Snap Specs kompatibel

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