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Meta smart glasses reflecting surveillance grid data leak risk

Sama credential leaks raise fears over Meta glasses data

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Leaked Sama staff logins tied to stealer malware spark fresh alarm over security of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses video review pipeline.
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Vusion & Qualcomm unveil AI-native vision for retail

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Vusion and Qualcomm set out vision for AI-native shops using BLE, smart shelves and edge computing to tighten operations and boost margins.
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Snap launches Specs unit to drive smart glasses push

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Snap forms Specs unit to spearhead next-gen smart glasses, promising AI-driven, low-friction eyewear that blends digital and real worlds.
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Siemens deepens Nvidia AI pact & unveils digital twin tools

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Siemens deepens Nvidia AI alliance and debuts digital twin tools, targeting an industrial metaverse and copilots across factory floors.
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CIMPOR's private 5G blueprint boosts efficiency, cuts CO2

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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CIMPOR's new private 5G blueprint lifts plant efficiency by 1%, saves up to USD $15 million a year and cuts CO2 emissions by 140,000 tonnes.
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From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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In 2026, agentic AI, digital twins and AR wearables shift from hype to daily tools, reshaping how security risks are detected and managed.
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IXI unveils world's lightest smart glasses with true-fit design

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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IXI unveils the world's lightest smart glasses at just 22 grams, featuring a true-fit design to enhance comfort and custom fitting for all face shapes.
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Google brings Gemini AI to Android XR glasses & headsets

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Google is integrating its Gemini AI into smart glasses and headsets via Android XR, enabling hands-free, context-aware digital assistance for users.
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Google unveils Gemini AI upgrade for universal assistant vision

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Google unveiled Gemini AI upgrade, aiming to create a universal assistant with advanced planning, simulation and task management capabilities.
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Wearable device shipments to rise by 6.1% by 2024 IDC reports

Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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Global shipments of wearable devices are set to rise by 6.1% in 2024, hitting 538 million units, although growth is expected to slow in 2025.
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Deloitte & TeamViewer collaborate to digitalise warehouse tasks

Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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Deloitte and TeamViewer plan to set a new industry standard in warehousing with their collaborative vision picking system, using AR technology to drive efficiency and precision against a backdrop of strained global supply chains.
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TeamViewer & Deloitte partner to advance vision picking in warehouses

Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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TeamViewer and Deloitte join hands to promote vision picking, a technique using AR, to optimise complex warehouse operations and mitigate global supply chain pressures.
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Essex-based Provide Community utilises RealWear smart glasses

Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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Essex-based company Provide Community successfully adopts RealWear's Navigator 500 smart glasses, enhancing service provision and learning experiences for its podiatry team.
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OMNIVISION unveils breakthrough chip for next-gen smart glasses

Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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At CES 2024, OMNIVISION announced the launch of OP03050, a single-chip LCOS panel for AR/XR/MR smart glasses, enriching video conferencing and streaming with high-resolution visuals.