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Meta unveiled three new smart‑glass offerings: the Ray‑Ban Display with a built‑in lens display and Neural Band wrist controller, the Oakley Meta Vanguard aimed at action‑sports users with a 12‑megapixel ultrawide camera and louder speakers, and the second‑generation Ray‑Ban Meta that adds a higher‑resolution camera and longer battery life. All models integrate Meta’s AI assistant and aim to bring augmented‑reality experiences to everyday wear, with pricing ranging from $379 to $799 and availability beginning in the United States. Leer más

Meta unveiled its Ray‑Ban Display smart glasses at Meta Connect 2025, positioning them as a significant step forward from earlier wearable attempts. Priced at $799, the devices combine a classic Ray‑Ban look with video, photo, call, translation, navigation and notification capabilities. Shipping begins on September 30, but purchases are limited to customers who first schedule a hands‑on demo at a Best Buy location. More than 300 U.S. stores will host demos starting October 3, with an online scheduler that matches shoppers to nearby stores. The program also offers prescription options and post‑demo follow‑up. Leer más

Meta’s new Ray‑Ban Display Glasses combine stylish frames with a hidden waveguide display, a wrist‑worn neural band for gesture control, and deep Meta AI integration. The glasses show notifications, video, photos, calls, navigation and real‑time translation directly in the wearer’s line of sight while remaining virtually invisible to onlookers. They support a limited set of hand gestures, voice commands, and a 12‑MP camera, and offer up to six hours of use with an additional 24‑hour boost from the charging case. Early impressions suggest a significant step forward for consumer‑focused augmented‑reality eyewear. Leer más

Meta and Ray‑Ban have officially launched the second‑generation Ray‑Ban Meta smart glasses, offering a suite of upgrades over the original model. The new glasses retain a wide range of frame styles and lens options while boosting battery life to eight hours, adding faster charging, and delivering 3K Ultra HD video capture. Additional software features such as new shooting modes and expanded live‑translation language support are also announced. Pricing begins at $379 for standard lenses, and the device ships with a charging case that provides extra on‑the‑go power. Leer más

Meta unveiled its second‑generation Ray‑Ban smart glasses at the Connect conference. The new “Gen 2” model, priced at $379, adds a longer battery life of up to eight hours, a charging case that provides an additional 48 hours of power, and faster charging to 50 percent in 20 minutes. It features a 12‑megapixel camera capable of 3K Ultra HD video at up to 60 fps with HDR, 32 GB of storage, and an IPX‑4 water‑resistance rating. Available in the same three frame styles—Wayfarer, Skyler and Headliner—the glasses also support polarized, transition and prescription lenses. Meta highlighted new software features such as “conversation focus,” which improves voice clarity in noisy environments. Leer más

Casio has opened pre‑orders for Moflin, an AI‑enabled robotic pet that offers a calming, cuddle‑friendly experience. The plush, hamster‑like device, which can express emotions through head movements, touch sensors, and voice recognition, will ship later this year for a price of $449. Designed for users seeking a soothing companion, Moflin learns a unique personality over time based on interaction, though it lacks a reset function. The launch follows strong sales in Japan and marks Casio’s expansion into the U.S. market. Leer más

Amazon has scheduled a press event for September 30 at 10 AM ET, featuring Panos Panay of the Devices & Services team. A composite invitation image hints at updates to the Kindle e‑reader line, Fire TV hardware, and Echo speakers. Recent product refreshes include the Kindle Scribe and Colorsoft, as well as the Echo Dot, Echo Pop, and Echo Show 8, suggesting that the upcoming announcements may focus on new or refreshed entry‑level Kindle models, a redesigned standard Echo speaker, and additional Fire TV or streaming stick options. Leer más

Apple introduced a bold new hue for its flagship iPhone 17 Pro: a deep, “cosmic orange” that wraps the aluminum body and camera bump. The shade aligns with current fashion runway trends and summer color palettes, and its timing coincides with pop‑culture moments such as Taylor Swift’s recent orange‑themed tour outfits. Reviewers praise the color’s vibrancy and its ability to stand out on a table, while the more muted silver and deep‑blue options provide alternatives. The launch marks a rare instance of Apple using a high‑impact color as its hero shade for a Pro model. Leer más

Beats has launched a new collection of cases designed for Apple’s latest iPhone 17 lineup. The highlight is a removable lanyard that doubles as a magnetic kickstand, offering hands‑free viewing and added security for mobile users on the go. The lineup also includes a slim, lightweight case with a microfiber interior and a rugged model featuring impact‑absorbing sidewalls and an enclosed bottom. Each design is offered in a range of colors and priced between $45 and $79, positioning Beats as a versatile accessory maker for iPhone 17 owners. Leer más

Apple introduced the iPhone 17 family at its fall event in Cupertino, rolling out four models—the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max—each with distinct price points and upgrades. Prices start at $799 for the standard iPhone 17 and reach $1,999 for the top‑end 2TB Pro Max. The lineup adds a new chip, brighter displays, enhanced cameras, and a super‑thin Air model that Apple touts as its most power‑efficient phone. Analysts noted the pricing aligns with recent inflation and tariff impacts, while reviewers highlighted trade‑offs in the budget‑focused iPhone 16E released earlier this year. Leer más

Apple's third‑generation AirPods Pro arrive with incremental but meaningful improvements. While the company highlighted new live‑translation and heart‑rate tracking features, reviewers note the real advances lie in a higher IP57 water‑and‑dust rating, a longer battery life of up to eight hours with active noise cancellation, and an upgraded chip that enhances location tracking. Pricing remains unchanged in the United States and slightly lower in the United Kingdom. The enhancements aim to address everyday durability and endurance concerns rather than introduce groundbreaking new functionalities. Leer más

The Baseus Inspire XC1 is a clip‑on open‑ear earbud that aims to challenge pricier rivals like Bose and Shokz. Priced at $129, it offers dual drivers per bud, high‑resolution audio support, an eight‑band EQ, and up to 40 hours of total battery life. While its lightweight design, IP66 rating, and easy‑to‑use touch controls earn praise, reviewers note a warm but muddy sound signature and occasional pinching discomfort during extended wear. Overall, the Inspire XC1 provides solid value for budget‑focused users who can tolerate its audio and comfort compromises. Leer más

Timekettle has unveiled the W4 AI Interpreter Earbuds, a new pair of real‑time translation earbuds that use bone‑enabled microphones and AI‑driven Babel OS 2.0 software. The earbuds translate speech across 42 languages and 95 accents with up to 98 percent accuracy, offering up to four hours of continuous translation and a charging case that extends use to ten hours. Priced at $349, the W4 AI provides a more casual design than the earlier W4 Pro, while still allowing custom lexicons and standard music playback for up to eight hours. Leer más

Eufy introduced the Marswalker, a tracked platform that can autonomously carry compatible robot vacuums up and down stairs without human help. The shell works with Eufy's Omni S2 vacuum, which features an aromatherapy system and advanced navigation. While the Marswalker does not clean staircases itself, it provides a solution for multilevel homes by transporting the vacuum between floors, recognizing various stair configurations and returning to its dock for charging and emptying. The innovation could reshape the robot‑vacuum market, offering a first‑of‑its‑kind stair‑climbing capability. Leer más

Eufy introduced the MarsWalker at the IFA conference in Germany, a device that lifts compatible robot vacuums and transports them up and down stairs. The system automatically identifies straight, L-shaped and U-shaped stair configurations, using the robot’s base station as a drop‑off point. Designed with four adaptive control arms and a track‑drive that grips each step, the MarsWalker aims to deliver truly hands‑free whole‑home cleaning. The company noted that pricing remains undisclosed, the accessory works only with select Eufy models, and it is slated for release in the first half of 2026. Eufy also announced the Omni S2 robot vacuum, featuring aromatherapy and adaptive wheels, priced at $1,600 and arriving in January. Leer más