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Meta Ray‑Ban Display: Glasses with Color HUD and Neural Band — Full Overview Meta and Ray‑Ban announced the Ray‑Ban Display at Meta Connect 2025: a pair of sunglasses that embeds a small full‑color heads‑up display directly into the right lens and ships with the Meta Neural Band, an EMG wristband controller. What it does Monocular color HUD (right eye only) for concise overlays: messages, photos, navigation, live captions, AI answers, and basic apps. Meta Neural Band: an EMG wristband that senses finger/thumb muscle activity to control the HUD with subtle gestures (swipes, taps). Hands‑free interactions aimed at quick tasks without taking out your phone. Key specs & details Display: ~20° field of view, 600×600 resolution (≈42 PPD), up to 5,000 nits brightness; low light leakage for privacy. Controls: Neural Band…

Pwn My Ride: AirPlay flaw in Apple CarPlay affects millions of vehicles At DEF CON, researchers from Israeli firm Oligo Security presented "Pwn My Ride," a detailed analysis showing how vulnerabilities in the AirPlay protocol can be abused to compromise Apple CarPlay-enabled infotainment systems. The team demonstrated attack chains that enable remote code execution and full control of vehicle infotainment, potentially affecting millions of cars that support wireless CarPlay. Key details Vulnerability: A critical AirPlay buffer overflow allowing remote code execution (reported as CVE-2025-24132 in related coverage). Scope: Oligo and reporting indicate the issue may impact hundreds of vehicle models—coverage cited ~800 CarPlay-capable models—and potentially millions of vehicles due to CarPlay's wide adoption. Attack vector: Exploits AirPlay used by wireless CarPlay (over Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth). Attackers can target weak/default vehicle hotspot credentials…

Apple plans first touchscreen MacBooks in late 2026 — what to expect Several reports now suggest Apple will introduce its first Mac with a touch display in late 2026 — likely an OLED MacBook Pro using on-cell touch technology. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and multiple outlets (MacRumors, AppleInsider, CNET) point to mass production and supply-chain moves targeting a late‑2026 launch. Key points Timing: Late 2026 for the OLED MacBook Pro (mass production earlier in 2026). Model: High-end OLED MacBook Pro first; lower-cost models may follow in 2027. Technology: On-cell touch sensors integrated into the display rather than adding a separate touch layer. Rationale: Apple has observed iPad usage and sees touch as useful in specific productivity scenarios — not necessarily to replace keyboard/trackpad interaction. Supply chain: Samsung is reported to be…

iPhone 17: “Display Pulse Smoothing” lets you disable PWM dimming Apple’s iPhone 17 series adds a new accessibility option called Display Pulse Smoothing that lets users toggle pulse-width modulation (PWM) dimming on or off. It’s found in Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size. What this does Disable PWM: Turns off PWM-based dimming so the OLED display dims without the rapid on/off pulses that can cause flicker. Who benefits: People sensitive to screen flicker — who experience eye strain, headaches, or discomfort with PWM — may see a smoother image at low brightness. Trade-offs: Apple notes disabling PWM may affect low-brightness display performance under certain conditions. Where to find it Open Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size and enable or disable Display Pulse Smoothing. Official note “Disables…

Looks Like Rain — Rain-focused 10-day Forecast App Updated Looks Like Rain is an app for macOS, iPadOS and iOS that puts a clear, color-coded hourly timeline at the center of the forecast. The app shows up to 10 days of forecasts and makes it easy to follow hourly precipitation and weather trends at a glance. Key features Color-coded hourly timeline for the next 10 days Hour-by-hour precipitation, temperature trends, sunrise/sunset markers Detailed day charts for precipitation and wind iCloud syncing of favorite locations Optional subscription for widgets, multiple favorites and a macOS menu-bar popup Download / More info: lookslikerain.app • App Store: Looks Like Rain on the App Store Independent reviews and impressions are available, e.g. on MacStories. What would you like to see improved in a weather app…

Meta launches Horizon TV — a new entertainment hub for Quest headsets At Meta Connect 2025, Meta revealed Horizon TV, a new entertainment hub for its Quest VR headsets. The hub aggregates major streaming services and delivers enhanced immersive experiences with Dolby Atmos now and Dolby Vision coming later this year. Key features Partners: Disney+ (including Marvel Cinematic Universe content), Prime Video, Hulu, ESPN, Spotify, Peacock, Twitch, Universal Pictures and Blumhouse. Exclusive content: A limited-time 3D clip of Avatar ("Fire and Ash") via Meta’s partnership with James Cameron’s Lightstorm Vision. Immersive tech: Dolby Atmos support for spatial audio; Dolby Vision arriving later for richer colors and sharper detail. Special effects: Meta says some horror titles (e.g., M3GAN, The Black Phone) will include immersive effects unique to Quest. What this means…

Meta Ray‑Ban Display: AR glasses with HUD & Neural Band — $799 Meta unveiled the Meta Ray‑Ban Display at Connect 2025: a pair of smart glasses with a small, translucent heads‑up display built into the lens. Priced at $799, the glasses combine basic AR overlays with camera, audio and new gesture input via a dedicated EMG wristband called the Meta Neural Band. Key features Heads‑up display (HUD): Shows text chats, reminders, incoming images, calendar items, and app info like Spotify. Meta Neural Band: A surface EMG wristband included with the glasses that detects muscle signals for gesture controls — e.g., swiping fingers to type a reply. Camera & audio: Built into the frame for photos, video and calls. Water resistance: Meta says the glasses are water‑resistant. Price & availability: Priced…

Meta & Ray‑Ban Gen‑2 Smart Glasses — Full Details Meta announced the second‑generation Ray‑Ban Meta smart glasses at Connect. Priced from $379, the Gen‑2 model adds several notable upgrades over the original Gen‑1 $299 model. Key specs 12 MP camera 3K Ultra HD video capture, up to 60 fps, HDR support Battery: up to 8 hours typical use; charging case adds 48 hours Fast charge: 50% in ~20 minutes 32 GB on‑device storage IPX4 splash resistance Features & launch notes “Conversation Focus” audio feature to better hear voices in noisy environments (coming to Gen‑1 too) Meta plans software updates (hyperlapse, slow‑motion) for its AI glasses later in the fall Live AI demo at Connect had issues during the reveal Style, lenses & pricing Available in Wayfarer, Skyler and Headliner frames.…

Oakley Meta Vanguard: Smart Sunglasses Built for Athletes Meta and Oakley’s new Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses are clearly aimed at athletes. Retailing at $499 and available for pre-order now (on sale Oct 21), they bring several upgrades over the earlier HSTN model to improve first-person action capture and outdoor use. Key features Camera: 12MP sensor with a 122° wide-angle lens, adjustable video stabilization, slow-motion and hyperlapse modes optimized for action footage. Design: Wraparound Oakley-style frames with centralized camera placement above the nose to reduce obstruction from helmets and hats. Battery: ~6 hours continuous music playback, ~9 hours mixed use; charging case adds ~36 hours. Durability: IP67 water and dust resistance; wider temperature optimization for better battery performance in hot/cold conditions. Audio: More powerful onboard speakers for clearer sound during…

Meta & Ray‑Ban: Ray‑Ban Meta Gen 2 Smart Glasses — $379 Meta and Ray‑Ban have launched the second‑generation Ray‑Ban Meta smart glasses. Below is a concise rundown of the features, pricing, availability and buying links. Key specs Price: $379 (US) Camera: 12 MP ultra‑wide Video: up to 3K Ultra HD (up to 60 fps) with HDR; hyperlapse & slow‑motion coming via updates Battery: up to ~8 hours on a single charge (typical use); charging case adds up to 48 hours; 50% charge in ~20 minutes Storage: 32 GB onboard Water resistance: IPX4 Frames: Wayfarer, Skyler, Headliner Lens options: regular, polarized (+$30), transitions (+$80), prescription (pricing varies) Availability Available now in: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Australia, UAE, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Switzerland and…