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…

Tesla to redesign door handles after NHTSA probe The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into Tesla after reporting that some of the automaker's electric door handles can stop working if a vehicle's low-voltage battery fails. That failure could create a safety hazard by preventing occupants from opening doors in an emergency. Tesla design chief Franz von Holzhausen told Bloomberg's Hot Pursuit! podcast that the company is considering a redesign that merges the electronic and manual release mechanisms into a single control. "The idea of combining the electronic one and the manual one together into one button, I think, makes a lot of sense," he said. This redesign comes amid increased NHTSA scrutiny of Tesla — the agency is also investigating how Tesla reports crashes involving…

Ambrosia Sky — Sci‑Fi Death Cleaning on Saturn’s Rings Ambrosia Sky, from indie studio Soft Rains, puts you in the boots of Dalia, a Scarab and a "death cleaner" tasked with clearing alien fungal contamination on the rings of Saturn. The game mixes first-person cleaning mechanics with investigation, ritualistic Death Rites, crafting, zero-gravity traversal and atmospheric storytelling. What to expect Play as Dalia, clearing alien fungus, avoiding hazards like fires and electrical interference. Harvest strange fungal fruit to upgrade your sprayer and craft new tools. Perform Death Rites: listen to Last Wills, sample DNA and cremate bodies with specialized spores for The Ambrosia Project. First-person exploration with zero-gravity sections, equipment upgrades and FPS elements. Story-driven, meditative take on mortality from Soft Rains' Kaitlin Tremblay (A Mortician's Tale). Demo & release…

iOS 26: What’s New, Which iPhones/iPads Are Compatible, and Should You Upgrade? Apple released iOS 26 alongside iPadOS 26. The update brings a major visual refresh called Liquid Glass, new features like Live Translate, a redesigned Phone app, polls in Messages, improved lock screen customization, and more. Below is a concise guide to compatibility and whether you should upgrade now or wait. Incompatible (dropped) iPhones iPhone XR (2018) iPhone XS (2018) iPhone XS Max (2018) iPhones compatible with iOS 26 Per Apple, iPhones announced in 2019 or later are supported. Highlights include: iPhone SE (2nd generation) and later iPhone 11 series and newer (iPhone 11 → iPhone 17, iPhone Air) For the full official list, see Apple’s compatibility page: Apple — iPhone models compatible with iOS 26. iPads compatible with…

Warren, Stansbury Probe White House AI & Crypto Advisor David Sacks Over Possible SGE Violation Senator Elizabeth Warren (D‑MA) and Representative Melanie Stansbury (D‑NM) are leading a group of congressional Democrats investigating whether White House Special Advisor David Sacks exceeded the 130‑day limit for Special Government Employees (SGEs). The inquiry centers on potential conflicts of interest tied to Sacks’ role as the White House advisor on AI and cryptocurrency and his financial ties to Craft Ventures. Key points Sacks was appointed by President Trump in 2024 as White House Special Advisor on AI & Crypto. Federal rules cap SGEs at 130 days per year to limit conflicts of interest. The lawmakers’ letter notes that if Sacks worked every calendar day since inauguration, his 130th day was May 29, 2025; if…

iOS 26 — What’s New iOS 26 is officially available (Sept 15, 2025). The big headline is Apple’s new “Liquid Glass” translucent design, which touches the lock screen, home screen, apps and menus. Apple also added major features across Phone, Messages, Photos, Camera and AirPods. Highlights Liquid Glass design: Translucent look across iPhone, adapts to light/dark modes. You can reduce transparency via Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Reduce Transparency or Settings > Accessibility > Motion > Reduce Motion. Phone app redesign & Hold Assist: Scroll contacts, calls & voicemail in one view. Hold Assist notifies you when an agent picks up so you can skip the hold music. Live Translation: Real-time translation in Phone, FaceTime, Messages and supported AirPods (AirPods Pro 3, Pro 2, AirPods 4…

Yakuza Kiwami 3 reportedly leaked on Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio site ahead of TGS Shortly before the RGG Summit at Tokyo Game Show 2025, fans noticed that Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's official Japanese website briefly listed "龍が如く 極3" (Yakuza Kiwami 3) in a category list. Screencaps circulated on social media before the entry was removed, suggesting an accidental reveal. Translated note from a Japanese social post shown in screencaps: “It seems ‘Ryu ga Gotoku Kiwami 3’ was listed in the category list on the RGG official site this evening.” Why it matters: Yakuza 3 originally launched on PlayStation 3 in 2009 and later received remasters for PS4, Xbox One and PC. A full "Kiwami"-style remake would modernize the third game in the series and will likely excite longtime fans —…