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ByteDance's Pico is developing a lightweight MR glasses, weighing only 127 grams. It uses a split design to transfer computing tasks to an external processing unit and is developing a dedicated chip to reduce latency. This move directly targets Meta's MR strategy, as the latter has paused the development of Quest 4 and shifted towards lightweight devices. Both major companies are betting on split-style MR glasses, indicating that the industry is transitioning from traditional VR headsets to more compact forms.

Xiaomi officially launched its next-generation personal smart device - Xiaomi AI Glasses, which has attracted widespread attention due to its innovative payment function. With the increasing popularity of mobile payments, Xiaomi AI Glasses are equipped with the "Alipay Look-and-Pay" feature, offering users a new payment option when their hands are busy or when using a phone is inconvenient. When users need to pay, they can complete the scanning and payment just by using the glasses, which is both secure and convenient.

After a long period of anticipation and speculation, Xiaomi has finally officially announced its first AI glasses product. This highly anticipated device will be unveiled at tomorrow night's launch event. As another key product in Xiaomi's smart wearables field, the glasses are positioned as personal smart devices for the next generation, drawing widespread attention from the industry and consumers. It is reported that the rumors about Xiaomi AI glasses had already surfaced last year, but Xiaomi has remained silent and did not reveal any specific information. Now, with the release date approaching, the mystery surrounding this product is gradually being unveiled.

Qualcomm has officially announced its all-new Snapdragon AR1+ Gen processor, designed to provide stronger support for smart glasses. Although the new processor only shows a slight performance improvement compared to the previous Snapdragon AR1 Gen1 chip, its biggest highlight is the direct support for device-side artificial intelligence. This means users can enjoy convenient AI services simply by wearing smart glasses without relying on smartphones or the cloud. The Snapdragon AR1+ Gen 1 has a smaller size, with an area reduced by 28%.

Meta recently disclosed comprehensive technical details of the hardware for its Aria Gen2 research glasses, providing the most detailed technical analysis since its release in February this year. Compared to the initial product released in 2020, Aria Gen2 has achieved a comprehensive technological leap. The hardware design has been fully upgraded, with the new glasses weighing between 74-76 grams and offering eight different frame designs to accommodate various face shapes. The foldable temples enhance portability, while the 6-8 hour battery life meets daily usage requirements.

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple's smart glasses project, codenamed N50, remains in early development and is far from ready. While Apple has a strong track record of creating small, innovative devices, its smart glasses development appears to be progressing slowly. Gurman writes that the N50 glasses aim to leverage "Apple Intelligence" capabilities, analyzing the surroundings and feeding information back to the wearer, but the glasses will not provide a full augmented reality (AR) experience.